Most popular festive drinks in the US for the 2025 holiday season- See the top choice in your  state

The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season.  There are lots of choices when it comes to festive drinks and an analysis by Coffeeness found the most popular holiday drink in each state.

Grinch bots threaten holiday shopping
video

If you're having trouble finding a trending toy or gift on your shopping list, it might be due to grinch bots. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on what they are and what they do.

Best cities for celebrating Christmas without breaking the bank

A new WalletHub analysis identifies the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S., evaluating the 100 largest cities on 28 factors.

Hanukkah 2025: When is it and how is it celebrated?

Many people in the states celebrate Hanukkah with lighting a menorah and eating oily foods like doughnuts and potato latkes.

Unique gifts for the holiday season!
video

If you're scrambling to find a Christmas gift, consider buying local! Gracie Cavnar with South Houston's Hope Farms joined FOX 26 Weekend News with gift ideas.

New Years Eve in Texas: Best cities to party, according to national study

Consumers looking to avoid the sky-high costs of New Year’s Eve hotspots still have plenty of affordable alternatives, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.

Meet Galveston PD's Blue Santa | Houston Live & Local
video

Galveston Police say the only thing you have to do to join their Christmas Parade on Saturday is an unwrapped toy. FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires spoke to the crew behind the Blue Santa program

Building gingerbread houses like a pro!
video

The owner of Atascocita's Bird & Twine Bakery, Gabriella Braileano, joined Houston's Morning Show to share her tips for building the best gingerbread houses.

Trimming the FOX 26 Christmas tree!
video

Tynesha Beaver with Styled Holiday Decor was back in the FOX 26 studio for her third year. She designed the station's annual Christmas tree beside the morning crew while giving tips for people to decorate their own tree.

Celebrating Hannukah 2025
video

Rabbi Chaim Lazaroof with Chabad of Houston joined Houston's Morning Show to explain dreidel and other parts of the Hannukah celebration.

The best New Year’s Eve city might surprise you—it's not New York or Las Vegas

A new WalletHub analysis finds that travelers seeking a festive but affordable New Year’s Eve celebration have strong alternatives to pricey hotspots like Times Square.

NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped

NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.

Santa returning to Lone Star Flight Museum | Texas Live & Local
video

Santa Claus is making two trips to Houston's Lone Star Flight Museum this month. FOX 26's Tom Zizka gathered the details on "Texas Live & Local."

President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree

The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.