Cedar Park, Leander dads hold basketball tournament to benefit Toys for Tots
Members of the Leander/Cedar Park Dads Facebook group played a three-on-three basketball tournament Sunday with proceeds going to the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.
Zilker Holiday Tree draws generations of attendees
For 56 years, the Zilker Holiday Tree has been delighting generations of Austinites, including one family that has been enjoying the tradition for about half a century.
How weather impacts Christmas light displays
Colder temperatures are better for viewing, and rainy weather can lead to problems for lights and other decorations that require electricity.
Austinites support local small businesses at Renegade Craft Fair
For almost 20 years, the Renegade Craft Fair has offered Austin-area small businesses, creators and residents a venue to support each other.
Leander, Cedar Park dads team up to shoot hoops for charity
Dads in Leander and Cedar Park are coming together to shoot some hoops and support Toys for Tots of Austin Sunday at The PAC.
Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday
Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
'Elf on the Shelf': How the brand evolved over 17 years
Elf on the Shelf started as a children’s picture book, now it’s a toy-based Christmas tradition
Video: NYC subway riders enjoy Thanksgiving feast on L train
Passengers riding an L train were treated to a full Thanksgiving spread during their evening commute, thanks to a Brooklyn catering service.
Friends Bar stays open on Thanksgiving, provides food and clothes to homeless
Friends Bar on Sixth Street hosted its second annual ‘Friendsgiving’ on Thursday.
Black Friday shopping safety tips
Austin police gave some tips on how to be safe during Black Friday shopping.
Does turkey really make you sleepy?
It turns out you can’t blame Thanksgiving turkey for your midday nap.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Black Friday: Lure of bargains will draw millions of shoppers to stores this holiday weekend
A new survey from the National Retail Federation reveals that, despite inflation, 8 million more people than last year plan to go searching for the best deals on items between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.
Photos: See this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons
Bluey made her parade debut, with a balloon in her likeness towering as tall as a four-story building and stretching as wide as seven taxi cabs.
Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.
From Wordle to sweets, holiday gift ideas for the grown-ups
Adults. They, too, need fun stuff for the holidays. From sweet treats to things with wheels, some ideas for pleasing a child at heart this holiday season.
Happy birthday, Mr. Grinch: Dr. Seuss's book about the 'mean one' turns 65
Thursday marks the 65th anniversary of when "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was published. But who was the inspiration for the title character with the heart two sizes too small?
Lessons learned after 20 years answering the Butterball Turkey 'Talk-Line'
The Butterball Turkey "Talk-Line" allows holiday cooks to call and receive advice from experts. Since 1981, the service has expanded to include text, online chat, social media, and even Alexa devices.
The only time the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was canceled
Balloons became a hallmark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade -- but the materials they were made of became scarce and much-needed for military efforts during a time of war.
Despite tensions, U.S. troops in Korea get creative to celebrate Thanksgiving
Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.