South Austin Christmas tree farmer sells thousands of trees for the holidays
During the holiday season, millions of real Christmas trees are sold nationally, and thousands locally. One south Austin Christmas tree farmer says he has sold between 11,000 and 12,000 trees in the last three years.
Search for 'pink Christmas trees' spikes as 'Barbiecore' trend hits holiday season
'Pink Christmas tree' searches on Pinterest reportedly rose 286% in six months.
Old Taylor High School turned into small business shopping center
It's been 100 years since Old Taylor High School opened its doors to teach young minds, but now it serves a different purpose: home to 27 small businesses, eateries, and specialty shops.
Downtown Holiday Sing Along & Stroll rings in holiday season in Austin
The free-family friendly event featured holiday shopping, food, live music, and photos with Santa, as well as the Capitol Tree Lighting.
United Airlines Fantasy Flight takes children on special holiday trip to the North Pole
This year’s "Fantasy Flight" is an annual special holiday trip that United Airlines and Children’s Hospice International organized for kids being treated in the Washington D.C. area.
Round Rock, Georgetown to host its biggest Christmas events Dec. 1-2
Round Rock and Georgetown are hosting two of its biggest Christmas events this week. You can shop til’ you drop or hit the trails at Old Settler Park.
Christmas tree syndrome could trigger your allergies or asthma
Christmas tree syndrome can be caused by real or fake trees.
Bar's Christmas ad highlighting 'painfully hard’ time for some goes viral: ‘We are truly overwhelmed’
“Christmas can be such a joyful time for some and painfully hard for others,” the Ireland bar wrote in the post.
Here's the age when Christmas becomes more about giving than receiving, according to survey
What’s the "peak age" for receiving Christmas gifts? While the holidays aren’t all about presents, a recent survey assessed how much we give and receive throughout our lives.
Buying gifts online? BBB warns of new 'discreet shipping' fees scam
The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.
Grinch watch: Kyle PD brings back creative holiday PSA campaign
The “Grinch Watch" began last year as a way to warn residents about porch pirates and holiday thieves, with the Grinch ultimately being “arrested" by Kyle police.
UT campus lights up for the holidays with Longhorn Lights
UT Austin campus is celebrating a new holiday tradition: Longhorn Lights, a light show featuring over 400,000 lights running along the Drag and on campus.
Prevent Christmas tree fires with these tips and tricks
Electrical malfunctions are often the cause of fires during the holidays, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
Amazon reveals 5 of the hottest gifts so far from Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Shoppers making their Christmas lists early can find some of the best-selling products online now.
Tips that help delivery drivers this season: ‘You can definitely help us out’
Whether you’re expecting packages from your post-Thanksgiving shopping blitz or holiday gifts from your loved ones, keeping these tips in mind will help make your delivery driver’s job easier.
Student loan payments render the holidays unaffordable for many: survey
Student loan repayments will make the season unaffordable for many Gen Z and millennials this year, according to a recent Credit Karma survey.
What you should know when shopping online this holiday season
According to the BBB, online purchase scams have been the costliest. Already this year, $1.2 million has been reported lost from 1,400 reports of online purchase scams in Texas.
Want to donate to charity this holiday season? Try one of these vending machines
“Giving Machines" have opened up in 41 U.S. cities for the holiday season, as well as in 14 different international cities. Here’s how they work and where to find them.
Giving Tuesday: Donors speak about what moves them, how they plan end-of-year donations
Why do they give? Americans with a variety of life experiences shared about why they give, which organizations they choose to support, and how they plan their giving throughout the year.
White House 2023 Christmas decor unveiled
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the official 2023 White House holiday decor Monday in hopes of inspiring visitors to embrace their inner child and keep their hearts open to the "magic, wonder, and joy" of the season.