Kids in Sunnyside treated to holiday magic
Santa and his elves, along with the Daisie Foundation and the Greater Houston Police Activities League, hosted a Christmas party at Young Elementary for approximately 500 underserved students.
Santa and his elves, along with the Daisie Foundation and the Greater Houston Police Activities League, hosted a Christmas party at Young Elementary for approximately 500 underserved students.
Best Christmas movies: Favorite holiday films for each state, according to HubScore
The holiday season is here, which means many people are ready to cozy up and watch their favorite Christmas movies! But which one will each state be most likely to watch?
The holiday season is here, which means many people are ready to cozy up and watch their favorite Christmas movies! But which one will each state be most likely to watch?
FOX 26 '12 Days of Christmas' to soon begin
It's a holiday tradition here on FOX 26, our 12 Days of Christmas community campaign is back for its 8th year! Starting Thursday, we'll be helping deserving families make their holidays a whole lot brighter and we couldn't do it without our partners. Sam Zavary, owner of Exclusive Furniture, Maurice Robinson with Walmart, Brett Fatis, an owner-operator with Chick-fil-A, and Claudia Aguirre, President and CEO of Baker Ripley, joins FOX 26 to share more on the campaign partnership.
It's a holiday tradition here on FOX 26, our 12 Days of Christmas community campaign is back for its 8th year! Starting Thursday, we'll be helping deserving families make their holidays a whole lot brighter and we couldn't do it without our partners. Sam Zavary, owner of Exclusive Furniture, Maurice Robinson with Walmart, Brett Fatis, an owner-operator with Chick-fil-A, and Claudia Aguirre, President and CEO of Baker Ripley, joins FOX 26 to share more on the campaign partnership.
How much should you tip this holiday season?
'Tis the season for tipping to thank service providers in your life, but have you reached your "tipping point" with higher suggested tips all year? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more Smart Sense from an etiquette expert on how much to tip this season.
'Tis the season for tipping to thank service providers in your life, but have you reached your "tipping point" with higher suggested tips all year? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more Smart Sense from an etiquette expert on how much to tip this season.
Detours at Bush Airport
Travelers heading to Bush Airport in the evening this week should plan to arrive earlier than usual due to nightly detours. Be prepared for potential delays.
Travelers heading to Bush Airport in the evening this week should plan to arrive earlier than usual due to nightly detours. Be prepared for potential delays.
Navigating Holiday stress:
The holiday season isn't always joyful for everyone. The pressure to travel, buy gifts, and cope with reduced sunlight hours can contribute to anxiety and other mental health issues.
The holiday season isn't always joyful for everyone. The pressure to travel, buy gifts, and cope with reduced sunlight hours can contribute to anxiety and other mental health issues.
PNC Christmas price index reaches record high
PNC Bank's annual "Christmas Price Index" reveals that the cost of purchasing all the items from the classic song "The 12 Days of Christmas" has reached a record high.
PNC Bank's annual "Christmas Price Index" reveals that the cost of purchasing all the items from the classic song "The 12 Days of Christmas" has reached a record high.
Houston software company host Annual Bike Giveaway
In a heartwarming tradition, employees and their families at Houston's 'Reynolds and Reynolds' software company came together for the 13th Annual 'Bike-Build Saturday.' This festive event involved assembling a hundred brand-new bicycles destined for the children of military service members in the Houston area who are facing deployment or financial hardship during the holiday season.
In a heartwarming tradition, employees and their families at Houston's 'Reynolds and Reynolds' software company came together for the 13th Annual 'Bike-Build Saturday.' This festive event involved assembling a hundred brand-new bicycles destined for the children of military service members in the Houston area who are facing deployment or financial hardship during the holiday season.
Navigating office Holiday parties
According to experts, these events are opportunities for bonding and camaraderie, not for venting or rehashing workplace drama. Discussing work-related topics not only adds stress to the celebration but also hinders the chance to forge meaningful connections with colleagues.
According to experts, these events are opportunities for bonding and camaraderie, not for venting or rehashing workplace drama. Discussing work-related topics not only adds stress to the celebration but also hinders the chance to forge meaningful connections with colleagues.
Houston Humane Society's unique adoption event
The Houston Humane Society hosted a one-of-a-kind adoption event on Saturday, just in time for the most wonderful time of the year.
The Houston Humane Society hosted a one-of-a-kind adoption event on Saturday, just in time for the most wonderful time of the year.
Houston's official Christmas kickoff at City Hall
The Mayor's Office hosted the annual Holiday Spectacular at City Hall. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle was there and shows us how it went.
The Mayor's Office hosted the annual Holiday Spectacular at City Hall. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle was there and shows us how it went.
Houston mayor's Holiday Spectacular event
Houston's official kickoff to Christmas happened in Downtown Houston as the mayor's office hosted the annual Holiday Spectacular at City Hall. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle was there to show us how it went.
Houston's official kickoff to Christmas happened in Downtown Houston as the mayor's office hosted the annual Holiday Spectacular at City Hall. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle was there to show us how it went.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Firefighters warn about Lithium-ion battery during holidays
Firefighters and safety experts are sounding the alarm this holiday season. They're warning about the risk of deadly fires from lithium-ion batteries used in many popular holiday gifts. We're talking about electronics like e-bikes, toys, cell phones, laptops, and more.
Firefighters and safety experts are sounding the alarm this holiday season. They're warning about the risk of deadly fires from lithium-ion batteries used in many popular holiday gifts. We're talking about electronics like e-bikes, toys, cell phones, laptops, and more.
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.
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.