Holiday shipping deadlines are approaching, with FedEx's last dates ranging from Dec 19-22, USPS by Dec 18-20, and UPS by Dec 15-22, with services to assist in packing and guarantees offered.

Bexar County hosted a festive pet adoption event to find homes for animals, offering microchipping and vendors selling pet products, with ongoing adoption opportunities online.

Texas Hill Country towns Marble Falls and Fredericksburg are highlighted as cozy U.S. winter destinations, featuring festive activities like Walkway of Lights and Christmas market ceremonies.

Texas universities are highlighted for their Christmas festivities, with St. Mary's University, Baylor University, and Texas Tech University standing out for their seasonal events and traditions that foster community and charity.

Texas A&M University Central Texas celebrated its graduation, with Cruz Gonzalez highlighting student perseverance. The university has awarded over 10,000 degrees since 2009.

A disabled veteran, Margaret Sanders, faced a towing fee for not updating her license plate information, highlighting challenges faced by veterans dealing with strict parking policies.

ERCOT CEO warns of potential blackouts in Texas due to an ill-prepared power grid for extreme weather, emphasizing the need for investment in critical infrastructure to mitigate risks and improve reliability.

The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program has begun in San Antonio, helping thousands of children with gifts from volunteers and donors, maintaining a tradition of charitable giving since 1979.

A preacher dressed as the Grinch stirred controversy at an Albuquerque school by challenging the existence of Santa Claus, which parents found upsetting.

Powerball fever results in million-dollar wins for ticket holders in Texas and Arkansas, each securing $2 million with the Power Play option. The jackpot rises to $535 million for the next draw.

Jason Straughan resigns as CEO of Codeup, the company he co-founded, to allow new leadership to take over. His departure follows a consolidation of operations and layoffs earlier in the year. No successor has been named yet.

Families and gingerbread enthusiasts celebrate National Gingerbread House Day by building and showcasing their confectionary houses, a tradition rooted in 17th-century Germany and popularized by "Hansel and Gretel."

San Antonio is set to celebrate New Year's Eve with various events, including the free Celebrate SA party with fireworks, luxurious dinners, and rooftop parties at venues like the Hyatt Regency and Moon's Daughters.