Free Houston Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular & tree lighting today; Jordin Sparks headlines
The free event in front of Houston City Hall will feature the lighting of the tree, live musical performances and entertainment, and fun activities for the entire family.
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.
Sponsor a child in foster care with Depelchin Children’s Center Holiday Project
It is Depelchin Children’s Center's mission to fulfill the holiday wish lists of 1,400 kids in their care, but they still have about 130 kids who do not have a sponsor.
How to avoid porch pirates, shop safely online, with tips from Houston police
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it’s also the season of thieves looking to take advantage. The Houston Police Department is encouraging everyone to stay safe with some tips of their own.
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.
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.
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.
Most popular Christmas tradition in Texas, according to new study
With the holidays just around the corner, we're getting ready for Hallmark movies, eggnog, and holiday lights. However, a new study has found Texans have a special holiday tradition.