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.

Covenant House helping homeless teens, expectant mothers
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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.

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.

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.

'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."

Managing stress, feeling overwhelmed during the holidays
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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
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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.

Famous Puerto Rican rum distillery shares Coquito recipe

For your holiday gathering, check out this recipe for Coquito, a rum and coconut-based drink from Puerto Rico.

2022 New Years Eve numbers arrive in Times Square; NYE cancelled decision pending

New Year's Eve is less than two weeks away and while the fate of the big celebration and the crowds in Times Square are still up in the air due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the preparations continue.

Christmas light displays from around the world

While it seems to be an age-old tradition, electric Christmas lights didn’t really catch on until the early twentieth century. Here’s a look at displays nowadays from around the world.

Comparing prices at grocery stores when holiday shopping
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As you probably have noticed, some items including the cost of groceries, are at the highest they've been in decades. So we want to help you before you hit the stores when you go shopping for holiday meals. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.

Which grocery store has the lowest prices?
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows some price comparisons that reveal which grocery stores have the lowest prices.

WHAT A GRINCH: Half of toy drive collection in EaDo stolen before giveaway

A toy drive hosted by FOX 26 host Isiah Carey was targeted by thieves, who made off with half of the donations! Now friends and the community are stepping in to replace what was lost so Houston-area families in need can still bring joy to their children on Christmas.

Viral gift wrapping hacks for this holiday season

Social media users are sharing their various gift wrapping hacks online. Whether they involve secret techniques for oddly shaped gifts or showing off unique gadgets that help make the process easier, these tips will help make the holidays a lot less stressful.

McDonald's, Mariah Carey team for '12 days of deals' holiday menu

McDonald’s announced that the deals will start on Dec. 13. Customers will have the opportunity to get a different item from the menu each day for free when they make a purchase of at least $1.