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The December days are flying by, and it’s hard to believe that we’re now less than a week away from Christmas!
Will Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Year’s Day rematch with No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl.
Officials say four women and a 9-year-old boy were killed when a man drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in the German city of Magdeburg.
Police are treating a car-ramming at a Christmas market in Germany that killed at least five people as an attack.
Church bells rang out in the German city of Magdeburg exactly 24 hours after authorities say a man drove into a busy Christmas market, killing five people and injuring 200 others.
This weekend in Houston, the roads are expected to be packed with activity as residents and visitors travel in and out of town, while others engage in last-minute Christmas and holiday shopping.
Whether you're hosting a feast or gifting a slice of happiness, let Dish Society and Proud Pie help make your holidays delicious!
Authorities in the German city of Magdeburg say at least two people were killed and dozens were injured after a car plowed into a busy Christmas market what officials called a deliberate attack.
This past May, a powerful storm known as a derecho swept through Houston, bringing tornado-force winds, rain, and thunder. It was during this storm that Isaac’s wife, Christin, tragically lost her life. As the storm raged on, Christin ran to move her car to safer ground. In a cruel twist of fate, a massive tree fell on the car, taking her life instantly.
In honor of Christmas and Hanukkah only a few days away, we’re getting into the holiday spirit with some friendly competition!
Check out the forecast details to help you plan your Christmas and Hanukkah plans with another cold front coming through next week.
This holiday season, the spirit of giving has touched the heart of a small town in Texas. Meet Jesse Martinez, a devoted single father of four, who faced the heartbreaking loss of his wife.
This holiday season, the Spencer Solves It team, led by Bill Spencer, delivered a Christmas miracle to Kaitlin Sherrod and her seven children in Highlands, Texas.
Houston Airports is preparing for a record-breaking holiday travel season, expecting 3.4 million passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport from Dec. 19 to Jan. 6 — a 7% increase from last year.
From their popular pork, chicken, and jalapeno and cheese options, there's nothing like freshly made tamales to make your season merry and bright.
Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streaming services that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”.
The griping Vatican-based movie thriller “Conclave” about picking a new pope and Stephanie Hsu starring in the dark comedy series “Laid” as a woman whose former lovers keep unexpectedly dying are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Guests can step into a winter horror-land as Krampus and his twisted helpers turn holiday cheer into holiday fear.
The holiday season is here! With the countdown to Christmas ticking Houston Life's Melanie Camp roped in Cory Stinson - store manager at the new Boot Barn in Webster, Texas- for some gift giving inspo. Boot Barn is brimming with fantastic gift ideas and exclusive deals for holiday shoppers.
It's a drink you'll typically find on the table during the holiday season - eggnog! Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV is back with some holiday recipes featuring eggnog as the star.
Every year, thousands of Texans experience their Christmas packages going missing or becoming damaged. To help prevent these issues, Harris County Precinct Four has provided five essential safety tips:
The holiday shopping season is underway, and this year small businesses have less time to capitalize on the busy shopping period.
Harrison’s Heroes partnered with MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center Hospital and Sunshine Kids to create an indoor tree farm experience, where young patients browse around to choose their own Christmas tree for their room.
Santa's elves and Mrs. Claus are in town from the North Pole. With three days left until Christmas, Santa's workshop is buzzing with activity as they race to complete the big day's final preparation and need your help.
Our Anthony Yanez will be in a different spotlight, taking the stage at Alley Theatre to make his debut performance in the beloved holiday classic: A Christmas Carol!
Nothing tops watching a movie on the big screen and AMC is ringing in the holiday season with classic fan-favorites like Elf, Polar Express, and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation throughout December.
It’s Christmas time and many of us are the NEW adults, with families of our own, it seems like many of us aren’t picking up the baton to keep our nostalgic Christmas traditions going.
Would you consider giving your children the ultimate gift of all? The gift of teaching them how to serve and help people in need. Studies show volunteering builds character and builds a sense of pride and confidence with children.
It’s that time of year again for you to hide your stuff (or gifts) from porch pirates. But there are preventative measures you can take to ensure thieves don't cancel your Christmas.
With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, many families are spending the rest of the holiday weekend putting up the Christmas decorations. At the center of the decor, is the Christmas tree.
The Freeport Police Department Charitable Organization is urgently calling on the community for help after a rat infestation, exacerbated by Hurricane Beryl, destroyed the inventory for its Blue Santa Toy Store.
Discover the best holiday events in Houston, from dazzling light displays and festive markets to magical ballets and family-friendly activities.
For 43 years, Pancho Claus has been helping kids who are less fortunate have a Merry Christmas. He leads a toy drive that gives gifts to thousands of children in Texas.
Holiday cheer without the fear. Crime Stoppers of Houston CEO Rania Mankarious gave us tools and tips to keep you and your family safe this season.
From the runway to River Oaks, Fashion Santa is coming to town and he's giving back while bringing some glam to Houston. We're getting to know world-renowned model Paul Mason who took on the role of Fashion Santa nearly 10 years ago. Find out what he has planned for his debut visit to H-Town above!
Magical Winter Lights Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New Location and Exciting Attractions. The highly anticipated holiday event, Magical Winter Lights, celebrates its 10th Anniversary at an exciting new venue — the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. This enchanting experience, takes place from November 15, 2024, to January 5, 2025.
Classic Christmas is a dazzling holiday attraction in Houston, running from November 16 to December 29.
This year’s theme is ‘The Night Before Christmas’ and we’re going inside the hotel for an up-close look at this sweet masterpiece.
For the first time ever, Classic Christmas comes to Houston, bringing the magic of the holidays to Memorial City Mall.From November 16th, guests can step into a magical holiday wonderland designed for visitors of all ages with exciting attractions that capture the season's essence.
It seems like everyone is in the Christmas Spirit as soon as Halloween is over. On social media, as people took their costumes off, they seemingly replaced their Halloween decorations with Christmas decorations.
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and the Spencer Solves It Team is back with their heartwarming Christmas Miracles Project! For the ninth year, Bill Spencer and his team are ready to rescue Christmas for five families who have faced unimaginable hardships. Could it be you?
The world’s attention on Venezuela has focused lately on the fallout from a highly contested presidential election that both the ruling party and its opponents claim to have won, the persecution of critics and the arrest warrant issued this week against the former opposition presidential candidate.
If you feel like Christmas was just yesterday, you may be surprised that Mother’s Day is quite literally around the corner.
For Christmas shoppers that signed up for those buy now, pay later plans, the holidays are over and it’s time to pay up—maybe more than you expected. So, Consumer Reports is here to make sense of these short-term loans with important advice on how to dodge costly fees and what to do next time.
A father and son in Texas have been charged in the killings of an 18-year-old pregnant woman who disappeared before Christmas and her boyfriend.
Eurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people.
Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in southwest Houston where they said a man killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself on Christmas Day.
Christmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year: for the first time, the country is observing it as a public holiday on Dec. 25, rather than the later date followed in Russia.
Santa Claus will be dropping gifts down chimney’s in Houston within the next few hours, but some of our neighbor’s still need to put theirs under the tree.
Erik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.
If you don’t have a Christmas concert to attend this year, good news -- we are bringing one to you through these talented Houstonians.
Wrapping gifts... you either absolutely love it or you absolutely hate it. Some people go all out, buying a plethora of ribbons and bows personalized to the one receiving the gift. Others prefer to just put the gift underneath the tree in its original box.
From Jesus' biblical birthplace of Bethlehem to New York City, many Palestinian Christians this Christmas season are gripped with helplessness, pain and worry amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Inside a cramped, little apartment in Houston, Rozznanah Bob sings Christmas carols, trying to get her four young children into the festive Christmas spirit.
A daily summary of the changing conditions for the holiday weekend from the Storm Tracker 2 weather team.
While traveling may be blissful for some this holiday season, many travelers will experience issues and delays as they try to get to their destinations this year.
KPRC 2 viewers are capturing some interesting photos of the Houston area sky ahead of expecting thunderstorms that are headed our way before Christmas Day.
The holidays are here, and according to a new study by the car insurance savings app Jerry, there has been an increase in traffic fatalities in Texas -- especially in Houston.
They say that music can touch your soul and heal your wounds. If that’s true, then the Hill family of Houston, with eight children, has needed music in the worst way just to heal.
A daily summary of the changing conditions for the holiday weekend from the Storm Tracker 2 weather team.
Monday is the 12th day of “Trillmas,” and rapper Bun B is giving back to the community as a way to celebrate the holiday season.
Just want a snuggle? Here's how to borrow a furry friend for the holidays that you can return afterward
As Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries.
Bethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square.
