‘It got ugly’: How Cabbage Patch Kids brought out the nastiness in holiday shoppers
The pudgy baby dolls had humble beginnings but caused a frenzied shopping season so memorable, we’re still talking about it 40 years later.
Oklahoma man puts up Christmas lights for his entire neighborhood
When Stephen Dunkelberg put up his Christmas lights this year, he noticed his was the only house lit up in his dark neighborhood. That's when he decided to spread his own form of holiday cheer.
White Christmas chances dwindling as only 18% of US is snow-covered with no cold air in sight
There are no signs of any arctic air masses invading the country until at least January, resulting in a considerable shortage of snow in many major cities across the nation.
Boston mayor sends holiday party invite meant only for 'electeds of color,' dividing city councilors
The revelation about the holiday party quickly received responses from Boston's city council. A mayor's office spokesperson stressed the event was just one of several happening throughout the season.
Salvation Army distributes thousands of gifts to Central Texas children
The Salvation Army is distributing gifts to thousands of children who are in need this Christmas. FOX 7's Rebecca Thomas spoke to Major Lewis Reckline to learn more about their Angel Tree program.
AFD hosts 19th annual Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon
The Austin Fire Department hosted its 19th annual Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon in east Austin.
Watch: Abandoned puppies get holiday-themed names
The puppies were diagnosed with parvovirus but have since undergone treatment and are recovering nicely.
Boss surprises team with lottery tickets as Christmas gifts, leading to $50K jackpot win
Sheila Colter, an employee at Med Center Health Environmental Services in Kentucky, gifted her team scratch-off tickets for Christmas, leading to an unexpected $50,000 jackpot win.
Quirky green bean casserole flavored drink re-released by sparkling water brand
The holiday-inspired drink is available through the New Year.
Austin's 37th Street Lights tradition back for holiday season
The holiday ritual has been drawing people to Central Austin for decades. About two dozen houses along West 37th Street east of Guadalupe Street, and the road itself, are now decked out in lights and decorations.
Feeling generous this holiday season? Investigate before you donate
With the season of giving come fraudsters and charity scams. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl looks at ways to avoid falling victim while donating this holiday season.
WilCo employee creates gingerbread Buc-ee's for National Gingerbread House Day
You can see her creation for yourself at the county tax office in Georgetown.
More people die from heart attacks over Christmas than any other time of year: report
According to the American Heart Association, more people die from heart attacks over Christmas than any other time of the year. FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas spoke with an Austin cardiologist to discuss.
Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
2023’s most popular Christmas cookie by state
Google trends data collected by Menu Price found the most searched Christmas cookie recipes according to state.
Holiday crowds at airports and on the roads expected to be even bigger than last year
Airports and highways are expected to be busier this Christmas season than they were a year ago.
Celebrating Hanukkah and showing support for Jewish community
Governor Greg Abbott joined a large crowd to sing songs and show support for Israel and the Jewish community.
Santa Rides set for Dec. 12-14 in Kyle
The city of Kyle is helping kids all over the city get to see and wave at Santa during the annual Santa Rides Dec. 12-14.
Hutto residents enjoy downtown Christmas Fair
Christmas is a few weeks away and the City of Hutto held its annual Christmas fair in the streets of downtown, bringing out dozens of vendors, and hundreds of residents.
Mariah Carey reacts to being dethroned from the top Hot 100 spot
Brenda Lee scored the No. 1 spot this week after peaking at No. 2 the last four holiday seasons behind Mariah Carey’s iconic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”