New Year's celebrations shelved across the globe as COVID-19 surges, here's who canceled and who hasn't
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
Bidens’ new puppy joins Christmas Day calls to the troops
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.
Pope Francis prays for pandemic's end in Christmas Day address
Pope Francis' Christmas Day speech gives him an opportunity to draw a global audience's attention to conflicts big and small. This year was no different.
Pope Francis' Christmas Day speech gives him an opportunity to draw a global audience's attention to conflicts big and small. This year was no different.
How to help caregivers facing more stress during holidays amid pandemic
Caregiver support specialists offer advice to help caregivers during stressful holidays and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Caregiver support specialists offer advice to help caregivers during stressful holidays and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Catching up with last minute Christmas shoppers in Houston
It's Christmas Eve but malls and shopping centers in Houston are packed with people rushing to buy those last-minute gifts. FOX 26?s Gabby Hart speaks with some of those shoppers at Memorial City Mall.
It's Christmas Eve but malls and shopping centers in Houston are packed with people rushing to buy those last-minute gifts. FOX 26?s Gabby Hart speaks with some of those shoppers at Memorial City Mall.
The history of Santa Claus, his red suit and stand-out pop culture moments
From Coca Cola to 'Miracle on 34th Street' and that iconic M&M's commercial, it's safe to say Santa has made his mark.
From Coca Cola to 'Miracle on 34th Street' and that iconic M&M's commercial, it's safe to say Santa has made his mark.
Santa tracker: NORAD shows when he's coming to town
For the 66th year, NORAD is tracking Santa Claus this Christmas, showing families around the globe exactly when he’ll be coming to town.
For the 66th year, NORAD is tracking Santa Claus this Christmas, showing families around the globe exactly when he’ll be coming to town.
Christmas Eve shopping: Store hours for Walmart, Target, Costco, and others for last-minute holiday needs
Retailers across the country are open on Christmas Eve to give shoppers a chance to get their last-minute gifts.
Retailers across the country are open on Christmas Eve to give shoppers a chance to get their last-minute gifts.
Santa Claus’ house: Take a tour of his North Pole estate valued at $1M
Santa Claus’ house on Zillow is estimated at more than $1 million, and the online real estate marketplace is offering a tour of the North Pole property.
Santa Claus’ house on Zillow is estimated at more than $1 million, and the online real estate marketplace is offering a tour of the North Pole property.
Delta, United cancel dozens of Christmas Eve flights amid omicron surge
Delta, United and Lufthansa have reported canceling dozens of flights over Christmas amid staff shortages tied to omicron.
Delta, United and Lufthansa have reported canceling dozens of flights over Christmas amid staff shortages tied to omicron.
Top Christmas movies in every state in America
Which Christmas movie is most popular in your state? Find out here.
Which Christmas movie is most popular in your state? Find out here.
Times Square New Years Eve ball drop being scaled back
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
Covenant House helping homeless teens, expectant mothers
Covenant House has not stopped its mission during the pandemic and there is still time to help them out during the holidays.
Covenant House has not stopped its mission during the pandemic and there is still time to help them out during the holidays.
Hundreds line up at SW Houston church for drive up COVID-19 testing site
Houstonians flocked to COVID-19 testing sites before gathering with loved ones for the holidays. And while some are noticeably hard to come by right now, we caught up with some lucky residents.
Houstonians flocked to COVID-19 testing sites before gathering with loved ones for the holidays. And while some are noticeably hard to come by right now, we caught up with some lucky residents.
Nonprofit works to bring Christmas gifts to children of the incarcerated
The Angel Tree program of Prison Fellowship partners with churches and volunteers to deliver Christmas gifts to children on behalf of their incarcerated parents.
The Angel Tree program of Prison Fellowship partners with churches and volunteers to deliver Christmas gifts to children on behalf of their incarcerated parents.
Questions better left unasked during holiday dinner
You want your loved ones to leave the holiday dinner with memories they can cherish until they see you next year so avoiding these questions will help.
You want your loved ones to leave the holiday dinner with memories they can cherish until they see you next year so avoiding these questions will help.
'I was so happy': Arizona teens fix family's fallen Christmas decorations
A group of teens in Phoenix saw Christmas decorations that had fallen, and to the surprise of the family, they were caught on video fixing the decorations. "I'm glad during Christmas we were able to do something that uplifted him so much."
A group of teens in Phoenix saw Christmas decorations that had fallen, and to the surprise of the family, they were caught on video fixing the decorations. "I'm glad during Christmas we were able to do something that uplifted him so much."
Managing stress, feeling overwhelmed during the holidays
Many people can experience heightened levels of stress over the holidays and it can get in the way of enjoying time with family and friends. FOX 26 speaks with Dr. Kerry Horrell, a staff psychologist at the Menniger Clinic on how we can overcome that.
Many people can experience heightened levels of stress over the holidays and it can get in the way of enjoying time with family and friends. FOX 26 speaks with Dr. Kerry Horrell, a staff psychologist at the Menniger Clinic on how we can overcome that.
City of Houston?s Chief Medical Officer breaks down Omicron surge
FOX 26 morning team catches up with Dr. David Persse, who answers questions and addresses concerns of the COVID-19 omicron variant, which has already made its presence known in the Houston area.
FOX 26 morning team catches up with Dr. David Persse, who answers questions and addresses concerns of the COVID-19 omicron variant, which has already made its presence known in the Houston area.
7-Eleven worker receives home-cooked meal from woman in TikTok video
"Went to the gas station for lighter fluid. I told the clerk I would bring him a plate before he got off work. He thought I was lying. This was his reaction…," the woman wrote on TikTok.
"Went to the gas station for lighter fluid. I told the clerk I would bring him a plate before he got off work. He thought I was lying. This was his reaction…," the woman wrote on TikTok.