Celebrate the holidays Houston-style with Eat Like a Local’s ultimate guide to cocktails, charcuterie boards, wine selections, and hosting advice.

Sugar Land Holiday Lights is celebrating its twelfth year, and they're going bigger than ever. We're talking skating, s'mores, and millions of sparkling displays that light up every corner of the stadium. Houston life co-host Tessa Barrera visited constellation field for a sneak peek.

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Joy the Baker is serving up a warm, citrusy hug with her Christmas Morning Orange Rolls — perfect for starting your holiday morning.

Nativity scenes at some churches are sparking fierce debates.

Just in time for the Christmas holiday, a Houston mother received what she calls a life-changing gift: the keys to her first home. The opportunity came through the City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department, which hopes more families will take advantage of the same program.

A woman posing as a potential patient allegedly stole thousands of dollars in Christmas bonuses and personal items from a Houston eye care office.

There are hundreds of red lipsticks out there, so, o how do you choose the shade that truly works for you. Makeup artist Darcie Teasley helps us decode the formulas and the tones so you can stop guessing at the store and know exactly which finish to pick for every holiday moment.

After months of heavy trash piling up along curbs in southwest Houston, relief finally arrived on High Star Drive and for neighbors, it felt like Christmas came early.

We're In the Kitchen with Kroger! Mel Camp set off to Kroger on Buffalo Speedway for a visit with Hollywood favorite Patrick Duffy, but, he's not talking tv - he's talking sourdough. He and actress Linda Purl are rolling out Duffy's Dough. Plus, every purchase helps fight hunger right here in Houston.

Melania Trump and Usha Vance, who is married to the vice president, helped military spouses assemble care packages and write holiday cards for deployed service members during an American Red Cross event at a U.

On one of the year’s most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again take to the road for holiday gatherings before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

The crash happened the day after Christmas in 2021.

Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany, drawing revelers to enjoy mulled wine, grilled sausages, and festive attractions.

Christmas went on the auction block this week in Pennsylvania farm country in the form of a giant Christmas tree sale.

If you’re ready to step straight into a Hallmark movie (with a Houston twist), Château Nouvelle is serving major holiday magic this season with its annual Festival of Trees - a sparkling celebration that blends dazzling décor with a mission to support local families.

Rising tariffs on imported goods are driving up prices for Christmas trees, lights, and décor this season, leaving shoppers looking for ways to save and consider locally grown alternatives.

Step inside Moody Gardens’ ICE LAND: Christmas Around the World, where it’s 9 degrees and pure holiday magic.

Make sure you have your golden tickets!

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.

AI Montessori Academy in Cypress is spreading holiday cheer by collecting Thanksgiving food and Toys for Tots donations for local families in need.

👻➡️🎄 Spirit Halloween is taking over another holiday — “Spirit Christmas” stores are coming soon!

This year's official White House Christmas ornament honors more than 150 years of culinary diplomacy practiced at state dinners.

Authorities are pulling submerged vehicles from the Columbia River, including a car thought to have belonged to a Portland couple who vanished in 1958 while out for a drive with their three daughters.

For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents.

Christmas decorations are still wrapped around the porch, but the rest of Sherry Newman’s home is left charred. The family of five′s Willis home was destroyed in a fire days before Christmas Day.

This year's Christmas Day halftime show was a spectacular celebration of culture and music, led by Houston's own Beyoncé Carter-Knowles!

Is it just me, or has setting off fireworks on Christmas Day become the new norm?

Americans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday’s Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion.

During the holiday season, criminals often target homes by identifying high-value purchases through discarded packaging left curbside.

Waking up on Christmas brought a somber and empty feeling for Raphael Rogers Davis’ parents.

A car wrecked while transporting a girl to the hospital after she was struck by gunfire from a bullet that police believe was fired as part of a Christmas celebration.

Victor Wembanyama had 42 points and 18 rebounds in a memorable Christmas Day debut.

Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the New York Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama in a monster Christmas debut to edge the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.

Families at the Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women welcomed children into the world.

Severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings are affecting the Houston area, prompting a call for residents to share photos of the weather conditions with the community via Click2Pins.

The holiday season is upon us, and the joy of cozying up with a feel-good movie comes with it. On Hallmark, a new film titled “Happy Howlidays” promises to deliver those warm, fuzzy feelings we all crave this time of year. According to film psychology expert Justin Spray, watching Christmas movies can benefit your mood; this latest release is no exception. Houston Life's Melanie Camp chatted with the stars to learn more about the movie.

Are you ready for an unforgettable Christmas Day? The Houston Texans are set to face off against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium, and it's going to be an epic game you won't want to miss! 🏈

Winds could gust up to 30-45 mph as the strong cold front passes through overnight into early Christmas morning.

It’s the season of giving, so why not shine a light on the local nonprofits who work so hard to give back to the community?

Local authorities say a Russian ballistic missile struck a residential building Tuesday in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih and at least one person was killed.

“We’re continuing to monitor the line of storms and threat of severe weather expected in the Greater Houston area overnight on Christmas Eve," CenterPoint Energy Meteorology Manager Matt Lanza said in a statement.

"We're currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights," the airline said in a post on X.

Make sure you’ve got what you need this Christmas! If you need to make a quick stop at a grocery store or do some last-minute shopping, you might have trouble waiting until the big day.

Doors open for guests at 10 a.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks.

Elliot Perry, a 13-year-old from The Woodlands, is spreading holiday cheer by donating 125 Christmas stockings to veterans. He shared that the stockings are filled with thoughtful items such as snacks, combs, razors, toiletries, playing cards, and more, all carefully chosen to bring comfort and joy to those who have served.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command is again tracking Santa's movement on Christmas Eve this year and you can follow along on the NORAD Santa Tracker app and website.

The very talented and popular band is bringing their spectacular holiday show to Houston this Thursday!

If wrapping presents isn’t your forte or you’re simply short on time this holiday season, Houston has plenty of places where professionals can handle it for you.

Houston, it's time to flaunt your festive flair!

The talk this holiday week has been what’s the timing of the cold front on Christmas Eve and whether it will ruin plans for Christmas Day. We've got the answer!

The city of Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, will not have the usual trappings of the city's favorite holiday: no public Christmas tree, no raucous scouts march, no decorations and no twinkling lights, in deference to the ongoing war in Gaza.

Santa Claus has braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to the children of a small village near the Brazilian city of Manaus.

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.

A suspect known as the "Grinch" was arrested at an HEB store in Cypress for causing a disturbance.

Santa Claus has arrived in Rio de Janeiro — under water.

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.

For Christians around the world, Christmas is the joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus.

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.

Just days before Christmas, a family in Houston faced their worst nightmare.

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.

When it comes to Christmas, there’s no getting away from Santa Claus.

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.

A holiday front? Here’s what it could mean for next week

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.

Multiple injuries have been reported Monday in a shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin, police said.

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 Alley Theatre’s - A Christmas Carol

A Christmas miracle indeed!

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.

If you missed Black Friday you're in luck! The JBL Flip 6 speaker is just $74.99. Get your favorite color while supplies last.

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.

We want to see your most creative Elf on the Shelf placement.

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.