Houstonians helping others during the holidays
Toys, meals and gifts being given away by cheerful Houston volunteers and thanks to amazing donations.
Toys, meals and gifts being given away by cheerful Houston volunteers and thanks to amazing donations.
'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open
While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.
While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.
On the Sith Day of Christmas: 'Star Wars' holiday display lights up California home
Residents of a San Diego suburb were treated to a “Star Wars”-themed holiday light display, complete with the villain Darth Maul and a Jedi.
Residents of a San Diego suburb were treated to a “Star Wars”-themed holiday light display, complete with the villain Darth Maul and a Jedi.
Oregon homeowner's quick thinking leads police to suspected porch pirate
Police say Wayne Leach, 36, grabbed the package from the front of a Beaverton residence then sped away with it.
Police say Wayne Leach, 36, grabbed the package from the front of a Beaverton residence then sped away with it.
Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
New Jersey teens save children who fell into frozen pond while sledding
A group of teens in New Jersey jumped into action to rescue two children who fell into an icy pond while sledding on Thursday.
A group of teens in New Jersey jumped into action to rescue two children who fell into an icy pond while sledding on Thursday.
Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, lights and tears
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
Preventing Christmas tree fires can stop millions in property damage every year
Christmas trees are a must for many. But while the sight of a fully decorated tree may inspire joy, these trees can pose a significant fire threat if they’re not properly maintained.
Christmas trees are a must for many. But while the sight of a fully decorated tree may inspire joy, these trees can pose a significant fire threat if they’re not properly maintained.
Zoom allowing unlimited video calls for Christmas, New Year’s holidays
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
Ways you can enjoy a guiltless holiday season
From the pandemic to the economic crisis, many factors are putting a damper on the Christmas holiday. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares ways to take care of your mental health while you protect your family this Christmas.
From the pandemic to the economic crisis, many factors are putting a damper on the Christmas holiday. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares ways to take care of your mental health while you protect your family this Christmas.
Shippers and retailers that promise to deliver gifts by Christmas
Several delivery options can still get holiday gifts there on time.
Several delivery options can still get holiday gifts there on time.
2 Houston families receive special deliveries in time for Christmas
The holidays just got a lot merrier for two Houston families, who are receiving very special deliveries.
The holidays just got a lot merrier for two Houston families, who are receiving very special deliveries.
Houston-area firefighters save Christmas after family's house caught fire
You know about the Grinch who stole Christmas, but have you heard about the Houston area firefighters who saved Christmas?
You know about the Grinch who stole Christmas, but have you heard about the Houston area firefighters who saved Christmas?
Babies in Texas Children's Hospital NICU get festive in holiday photos
Texas Children’s Hospital is helping to make the holiday season festive for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Texas Children’s Hospital is helping to make the holiday season festive for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Girl tells Santa she was naughty this year, still wants lavish gifts
“Dear beloved Father Christmas, I hope you’ve had a wonderful year and you’ve been well,” the girl wrote. “My year has been quite the opposite. I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed.”
“Dear beloved Father Christmas, I hope you’ve had a wonderful year and you’ve been well,” the girl wrote. “My year has been quite the opposite. I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed.”
Bundles of joy: Nurse crochets Christmas gift swaddles for newborns at hospital
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
2020 Vatican nativity display draws comparisons to ‘Star Wars’ scene
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
Santa promises to visit, asks children to wear face masks
Santa Claus spoke from his workshop in the North Pole, promising children he plans to visit this year.
Santa Claus spoke from his workshop in the North Pole, promising children he plans to visit this year.