CHRISTMAS

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is probably not as sick as many would wish him to be, and it would be dangerous to overestimate the extent of the Kremlin leader’s health problems, Israeli military doctor Boris Bril has said.

Households cut back on streaming services in their droves as the cost of living rose sharply.

Southwest tried to send them on "flights to nowhere," the coach said, before a local businessman finally chartered a bus for $15,000 to get them home.

The owner of the mail delivery service reveals the cost of the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.

The remains of José Melesio Gutiérrez, his fiancée, her sister and a cousin were found in the state of Zacatecas, which has one of the highest per-capita homicide rates in Mexico.

Authorities in north-central Mexico have confirmed that a U.S. resident was among four people who were killed in the state of Zacatecas around Christmas

Whether it's Valentine's Day or not, you and your love can enjoy a New England getaway. From romantic restaurants to hiking trails, these are the best spots.

Small businesses are still unable to send new parcels overseas two weeks after the Royal Mail cyber-attack.

A new study says drenchings like those California has been getting since Christmas will only get wetter and nastier with climate change.

Harry received a police bike for Christmas and was surprised when local police came by and let him lead a patrol down the street.

An Edinburg man held on $800,000 in bonds is asking for a bond reduction after being accused of killing a woman in a wrong-way crash on Christmas in 2021.

An Edinburg man held on $800,000 in bonds is asking for a bond reduction after being accused of killing a woman in a wrong-way crash on Christmas in 2021. Edinburg police charged Otis Charles Barron, 30, with intoxicated manslaughter, accident involving death, two counts of intoxicated assault with vehicle and two counts of accident involving serious bodily injury. The probable cause affidavit states that Barron left his vehicle at the scene and proceeded to travel on foot to a hospital to get medical attention. In addition, Barron allegedly confessed to police to being the driver and leaving the scene of the crash. Barron is set to appear before state District Judge Keno Vasquez Tuesday morning for the hearing.

Arfon Jones says he fells like he gave someone "a nice Christmas present".

The hand-sized tooth is believed to have belonged to an ancient "transoceanic superpredator" shark that was three times the size of a great white.

The duke says he is a Friends fanatic and the Queen quizzed Meghan about Donald Trump when they met.

Total retail sales jumped by almost 7% but price rises meant shoppers bought less but spent more.

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Moscow has said it killed more than 600 Ukrainian forces in a "mass missile strike" in Kramatorsk.

Bells tolled, people sang Christmas carols and Beefeaters marched at First Christian Church's 4th Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival on Saturday.

A refund from the airline won't cover the true cost of not being home for the holidays.

A Chicago man allegedly shot the pregnant mother who they share an 8-year-old daughter with, which resulted in a miscarriage, prosecutors say.

A total of 24 sites across the region, including 12 operated by Living Earth, will collect Christmas trees through Jan. 31.

United States Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Fox News' 'Special Report' to react to criticism and the Southwest Airlines debacle.

Decades of neglect, underfunding, incompetence and indifference have contributed to the issue.

Officials say the annual tradition is good for aquatic ecosystems

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church is calling for a 36-hour Christmas cease-fire in Ukraine at the end of this week

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced scrutiny after President Biden called for an end to "poison" politics despite smearing Republicans as racists in 2022.

Two men were charged by the DOJ in connection to four substation attacks in Washington state on Christmas that left thousands without power and caused more than $3 million in damages.

Two men were charged by the DOJ in connection to four substation attacks in Washington state on Christmas that left thousands without power and caused more than $3 million in damages.

Massive flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines during the Christmas holiday week are prompting the federal government to look into why thousands of travelers were left stranded across the country,[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Donations poured in within hours after Damar Hamlin suddenly suffered cardiac arrest after a tackle, with some donating thousands.

Grandma thinks the constant gifts of photos she’s already of her grandkids are “a gift of no consideration at all.”

A junior business major who plays basketball for Indiana University gave his sister the ultimate Christmas present.

Over 4,500 houses were damaged by the floods, along with roads and bridges, and some areas still struggle with disrupted power and water supply.

Over 4,500 houses were damaged by the floods, along with roads and bridges, and some areas still struggle with disrupted power and water supply.

Elle Edwards, 26, was shot on Christmas Eve outside The Lighthouse pub in Wallasey.

Thousands of people in the Philippines remain in emergency shelters in the wake of devastating Christmas flooding as the death toll climbed to 51 with 19 missing.

The death toll in the massive floods that devastated parts of the Philippines over the Christmas weekend has climbed to 51, with 19 others missing, the national disaster response agency said Monday, as affected residents struggle to get back on their feet. Photos on social media showed residents in Misamis Occidental province in Northern Mindanao sweeping away thick mud from the floors of their homes. The Northern Mindanao region in the south bore the brunt of the disaster, reporting 25 deaths, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

Rio Grande Valley citrus growers, already dealing with lingering drought and still recovering from the devastating February 2021 freeze, dreaded what forecasters said was headed this way in the days leading up to Christmas. So says Dale Murden, a citrus grower and president of Texas Citrus Mutual, a trade association representing the industry. “Citrus growers pretty much plan ahead,” Murden said. Murden predicted the Valley’s citrus growers will get through the next year fairly well for the most part. A tree can last a long, long time.

The City of San Marcos invites San Marcans to go green for the New Year by recycling their Christmas trees this holiday season.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Andrew Holmes Foundation party served holiday cheer to families who faced tragedy, gun violence

Two Texas men have been arrested for an alleged baby Jesus theft from a nativity scene at church in Fort Worth, police said.

Hidalgo County authorities said a Palmview killed his brother with a PVC pipe. The two had been arguing on Christmas Day.

For many Mexican families, a rosca de reyes, or king cake, brings a slice of Christmas magic into the new year.

A waitress in Wisconsin received some extra Christmas cheer when she received a $1,000 tip from a customer on Christmas morning. The customer thought she was "everything."

Chicago police are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars in donations that a church had collected for its community outreach efforts at their Christmas services.

Authorities in western New York announced Wednesday that 10 arrests were made by a newly created anti-looting task force.

Ahead of the New Year's weekend, the airline said that Friday will see minimal disruptions after its slashed schedule stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers during a wintery holiday stretch.

Singer Harry Styles joined his mother and sister in England to celebrate Christmas a month after ending his two-year relationship with Olivia Wilde.

Southwest canceled thousands of flights over the past week while other airlines stabilized after brutal winter storms.

The Metro Richmond Zoo announced the birth of a 16-pound baby pygmy hippo, a rare endangered species. The yet-to-be-named calf is nursing and growing quickly.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' team is investigating a holiday drag show allegedly marketed toward children held at the Broward Center of the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale.

A manager who worked at a Houston area Smoothie King says one of her former employees who she had recently fired ended up kidnapping and beating her earlier this year.

A Wisconsin waitress got a $1,000 tip from Christmas morning customer.

Philippine officials say the death toll from heavy rains and floods over the Christmas weekend has risen to 25, with 26 others still missing.

A cold snap blanketing the Deep South has upended water systems as local officials struggle to repair widespread leaks and broken pipes.

Houston area residents on Monday were finally able to enjoy a break from the cold that dominated the Christmas weekend.

Residents at Lakecrest Village Apartments in northeast Houston are frustrated after they say they spent the holiday weekend without running water.

Every week, our viewers and readers deliver great pictures to Click2Pins and December was no different. From dressed up dogs and cats to kids and Christmas decor, this month’s Pins have been festive and fun.

Highway 290 eastbound was temporarily closed Christmas afternoon due to a fiery car accident involving two vehicles.

Hours after Santa delivered a shiny new remote-control car to a Houston-area family, the miniature motorized vehicle was nearly lost on its maiden voyage. The Willowfork Fire Department in Katy, Fort Bend County posted photos from the rescue Sunday afternoon on Facebook. The pictures show firefighters lowering a ladder into a drain and then a first responder crawling down to save the newly treasured toy.

President Joe Biden is celebrating a quiet Christmas with his family at the White House and has spoken with American service members stationed around the world.

Another surge of cold air moves in this weekend

Pope Francis has used his Christmas message Sunday to lament the “icy winds of war” buffeting humanity.

Davis Mills threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks with 2:52 left, and the Houston Texans snapped a nine-game skid by beating the sliding Tennessee Titans 19-14.

If you didn’t get a chance to participate this holiday season - no worries - you can always help next year because the “gift of giving” has no expiration date.

Luckily some Houston-area stores will be open on Christmas Eve for that final rush, whether you need that final ingredient, or need to pick up a whole meal, or even a Christmas gift

Tens of thousands of migrants who fled violence and poverty are spending Christmas in crowded shelters or on the dangerous streets of Mexican border towns.

The biblical town of Bethlehem is marking what is shaping up to be a merry Christmas.

AAA Texas says more than 8 million Texans are driving to their holiday destinations starting Friday through New Year’s Day.

KPRC 2′s Spencer Solves It Team brings Christmas joy to Houston area families in need during Christmas Miracles Week

Today on Houston Life, Derrick Shore caught up with his better half, Brandon Bourque! It’s been over a year since he’s been on the show, and it was a great time having him back for the holidays!

An epic line wound around Dallas-Fort Worth Airport as travelers faced an uncertain plans ahead of the Christmas holiday on Friday.

Whether it was a trendy gift or something particularly sentimental, we wanted to hear about it.

Watch the Christmas Day worship service offered by Houston's First Baptist Church

Enjoy the roar of a crackling fire this Christmas morning from our family at KPRC 2+ to yours!

Air travelers are facing possible delays at U.K. airports as government employees who check passports go on strike.

Just days before Christmas, Abiella Fuentes is trying desperately to bring some Christmas joy to her two beautiful children, three-year-old Sophia and five-year-old Ayvin.

In need of last-minute holiday plans this weekend? There’s a Christmas cabaret show happening now through Saturday at ‘Stages,’ which is the PERFECT ENTERTAINMENT for you and your family before Christmas Day.

Patients at the Texas Children’s Hospital were surprised after receiving gifts from wish lists to Santa’s “elves” ahead of Christmas Day.

Houston is getting its pipes wrapped ahead of the winter freeze that's slated to coincide with Christmas.

Spain has kicked off the winter holidays with its huge Christmas lottery known as “El Gordo.”.

Every year, KPRC 2′s Spencer Solves It Team brings a boatload of Christmas cheer to families in need in the Houston area with Christmas Miracles Week. After a detailed search, we’ve identified five deserving families who really need help this year.

Every year, KPRC 2′s Spencer Solves It Team brings a boatload of Christmas cheer to families in need in the Houston area with Christmas Miracles Week. Meet a family from Aldine who is struggling to make ends meet.

As Christmas quickly approaches, the gifts will be flowing and so will the food.

Houston rapper and humanitarian Trae Tha Truth is at it again, distributing essential items to those in need this holiday season.

Every year, KPRC 2′s Spencer Solves It Team brings a boatload of Christmas cheer to families in need in the Houston area with Christmas Miracles Week. Meet a family from Houston who is having a hard time making ends as their family unexpectedly grows.

Whether you are 5, 25, 50, 75 or 100, everybody can play and all you need are some Oreos!

If caroling is on your mind, here are five tips to know before warming up those vocal cords.

Christmas is one week away, and law enforcement agencies want to make sure you get all your shopping done safely this year.

The British government says it will dispatch 1,200 troops to fill in for striking ambulance drivers and border staff as multiple public sector unions walk off the job in the week before Christmas.

Kelly McArdle puts a lot of inflatables into his Clark Griswold-esque Christmas display in Spring.

Different Christmas mornings are remembered for many reasons and, hopefully, not for the weather! With any luck, you recall that first toy train, or doll, or bike....family reunions...engagements and celebrations! Saying that, I like to check out the data for the extremes of weather and decided to look not only at Houston’s full historical record, but also to this century (as in the last 21 years).

In many ways, the service at the Catholic Church of Our lady of the Rosary feels like a standard Sunday Mass.

Hundreds of Houston families lined up to take part in a Christmas tree giveaway on Wednesday night.

A lot of talk the past couple of days has been about a Christmas Cold Arctic Blast...which seems to be warming up with each new model run. I’ve had a number of emails concerning single digit or teens Christmas Eve and Day. Well, we know that can happen...my first Christmas working in Houston I was on duty for these miserable temperatures:

Today on Houston Life, actors Jeff McMorrough and Olivia Swasey stopped by to chat about A TEXAS CAROL, a festive Texan Christmas production running through December 23rd.

The Round Top Collection Has a New Store in Rice Village