Christmas competition is creating a special season for seniors, giving back to charities

You're invited to attend and cast your vote on the best decorated Christmas tree at the Festival of Trees for seniors, which is also benefiting Houston area charities.

Where to see Christmas lights in Houston?
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The holiday season is here, and the Christmas lights are already shining bright.

Where to see Christmas lights in Houston?

Where to see Christmas lights in Houston including neighborhoods that are free to drive through like River Oaks, and paid displays like Houston Zoo Lights, Space Lights and more.

2022 Holiday Season: Houston-area charities you can donate to

It's that time of year again and what better way to give than to local organizations that spend every day giving back to those in need? We've got a list of just some of the many you can donate to this holiday season.

VIDEO: Fort Worth Amazon worker fixes Christmas display during delivery

The holiday season is a busy one for delivery drivers, but that didn't stop one Amazon employee from going out of his way to fix a Christmas display outside a Fort Worth home.

First Asian Santa to greet children at Mall of America

For the first time in three years, children are back sitting on Santa's lap at the Mall Of America (MOA), but that's not the only change you may notice at The Santa Experience this year.

Santa's back in town with inflation, inclusion on his mind

Don’t look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year. The jolly old elf is back, pre-pandemic style.

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ won't air on TV this year

Apple TV+ has the rights to the “Peanuts” holiday specials but don’t fret, even if you don’t have an Apple TV+ subscription, you’ll still be able to enjoy the classics for a limited time.

Where and when to watch classic holiday TV specials for free

Once again, enjoy the holiday classics and antics of some of your favorite Christmas characters for free online or on air.

When should you hang Christmas lights? Survey reveals where Americans stand

Most Americans prefer to hang up their Christmas lights in this specific timeframe, according to the survey. A minority said they display their yuletide cheer even before Halloween.

Cyber Monday purchases impacted by inflation, delaying shipments

Many, if not all of us, have been conditioned to expect free and fast shipping but stubborn inflation has made so many things more expensive and is also hitting retailers who are trying to balance keeping customers happy with what they can reasonably accomplish.

Houston nonprofits to support during GivingTuesday 2022

GivingTuesday started in 2012 and falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States as a global generosity movement to transform communities and the world.

Giving Tuesday: How you can help donate to recent weather disasters

An estimated 35 million participated in Giving Tuesday last year, with more than $2 billion going to different causes during the holiday season.

FBI investigating after Southwest flight from Houston had to emergency land in Arkansas

A Southwest flight from Houston to Ohio had to make an emergency landing in Arkansas after the airline says the diversion happened because of an unruly passenger involved in an alleged assault onboard.

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.

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.