‘Home for the holidays’ takes on new meaning during pandemic

With Thanksgiving approaching, the CDC and mental health experts have some advice no coping with feelings of isolation.

Michigan couple with 14 sons finally welcome their first daughter

A Michigan couple with 14 sons has welcomed their first daughter nearly three decades after the birth of their first child.

Santa to visit in-person at Austin-area Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's

The free event will prioritize everyone’s safety while allowing kids and families to share their Christmas wishes directly with Santa Claus.

San Marcos PD Blue Santa applications to be accepted through Nov. 20

Applications are available in English and Spanish and may be found online or picked up at the Health & Human Services Department or at the San Marcos Police Department in San Marcos.

7-year-old celebrates Halloween with ‘Lion King’ VHS costume

Max, 7, used hot glue, foam board, duct tape, posters and a Styrofoam cooler to dress up as a VHS copy of the Disney classic “The Lion King.”

San Marcos calling for entries for inaugural holiday shoebox parade

The city says the parade is dedicated to promoting community engagement, holiday spirit, and shopping local in San Marcos.

Mother hopes book club will create ripples of social justice

Kelli Mason is using Ripple Reads, her new book club subscription, to fulfill her mission and her quest for social justice.

Parents of 545 children separated at border can’t be found

The children were separated between July 1, 2017, and June 26, 2018, when a federal judge in San Diego ordered that children in government custody be reunited with their parents.

Mama Mary's Pumpkin Patch makes adjustments this year for COVID-19

Just like with many other things, COVID-19 has changed the way businesses have to operate. This time, it’s for Mama Mary’s.

Round Rock Operation Blue Santa to host Trunk or Treat on Oct. 24

If you're looking for a kid-safe, socially-distant event for Halloween this year, Round Rock Operation Blue Santa's got you covered.

People in Austin getting creative to celebrate Halloween

With so much to worry about on a day-to-day basis, people in South Austin are doing their best to get in the Halloween spirit and carve out a little time to just have fun. 

Married for 60 years, couple's seven-month COVID separation ends with tearful reunion

For one elderly couple, COVID-19 restrictions meant spending the last seven months apart. But now they're together again, and their emotional reunion will bring you to tears.

Five generations help celebrate Texas woman's 100th birthday

Lucinda Mills celebrated her 100th birthday in Angleton, Texas on September 19 with multiple generations in attendance.

New Jersey governor to introduce bill codifying Roe v. Wade

The bill would protect a woman’s right to “reproductive freedom and remove barriers” that prevent women from being able to get abortions.