Things to do in Houston this weekend, December 23 to 25: Holiday, Christmas weekend events

A list of Christmas and holiday events in Houston and things to do this weekend, December 23 to 25, including the Houston Ballet Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, where to see lights in Houston and more.

Christmas cookie map: The most popular searches by state

Gingerbread? Polish Christmas? Find out which type of Christmas cookie is being mostly searched in your state.

Traveling with dog during holiday? Make sure to plan, experts say

Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year and double that stress for humans and animals alike.

Turbulence on two flights injures passengers, one of which was forced to land in Houston
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Dozens of people were injured in two separate flights that experienced severe turbulence. One of those flights landed at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston early Monday morning.

Lotus Seafood $5 popcorn shrimp deal set for Wednesday

Lotus seafood is offering a $5 shrimp special on Wednesday and it will be available at all five Houston Area Lotus Seafood locations.

Rising car repossessions trend warning sign for economy, report says

The number of car repossessions across the United States is on the rise and expected to continue into the new year. Some industry experts say it is a sign of the economy.

113 million Americans expected to travel this holiday season as major winter storm looms

The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on the likelihood of a significant Christmas week winter storm that could impact millions of travelers because of snow, strong winds, rain and dangerously low temperatures.

Color Factory Houston brings visually stunning experience with Winter Colorland exhibit

Through sights, smells, and tastes, attendees of Color Factory Houston's Winter Colorland exhibit are taken through an uplifting and immersive journey of colors that you have to experience to appreciate.

Christmas meals will cost 16.4% more this year

The average grocery basket for Christmas dinner will cost an average of $60, Datasembly reported.

Dangerous heavy metals found in popular dark chocolate bars: Study

The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.

TSA reports record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints, agency says

The Transportation Security Administration has recorded a record number of firearms found at airport security checkpoints throughout the country in 2022.

Amtrak unveils new trains that will replace aging fleet

Amtrak on Thursday released details of its new Airo trains, which will operate on routes across the country beginning in 2026. 

Kentucky woman wins $175K jackpot during white elephant gift exchange at company holiday party

“Everyone was going insane,” Lori Janes shared. “People were getting their calculators out and double-checking. A couple of people even scanned the ticket on the lottery’s app, just to make sure.”

Holiday travel in full swing at local airports
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Houston airports expect more than 3 million people will be flying for the holiday season. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards reports from Bush Intercontinental Airport to explain how travelers can use TSA Pre-Check to be screened faster with less time.

11-year-old Houston girl with big personality looking for forever home

FOX 26's Sally MacDonald got to meet Farrah, the sweetest 11-year-old at Depelchin Children's Center who is looking for her forever home.

Here’s where Americans are hiding Christmas presents, poll shows

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Holiday gift shopping season! And with gift shopping comes another often overlooked, part of the season: gift hiding.