Seguin, Texas, announces its festive Holiday Stroll Parade on December 5th, featuring over 100 entries, followed by various community events including a Toy & Food Drive and the Holiday Stroll Jingle Bell Run.

Mexia, Texas, has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by Governor Greg Abbott, signifying the city's dedication to supporting music-led economic growth.

The San Antonio Zoo celebrates the arrival of Waffles, a female giraffe from the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, underscoring their commitment to conservation.

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $541 million, with no winner since September. Tickets are available for purchase in various places, including online.

A report from the Texas Holocaust, Genocide and Antisemitism Advisory Commission shows antisemitic incidents in Texas nearly doubled from 2022 to 2023.

Austin celebrates the 58th Zilker Park holiday tree lighting with music and festivities, encouraging attendees to consider transportation options due to expected crowds.

Sea Turtle Inc. is releasing four rehabilitated Atlantic Green Sea Turtles back into the ocean at Cameron County Beach on December 3, after their recovery from injuries.

San Antonio Zoo offers a discounted 'Locals Day' admission for Bexar County residents to enjoy 'Zoo Lights' on December 1, with tickets priced at $8. Proof of local residence is required.

A Krampus parade in San Antonio's King William neighborhood has ignited a debate about cultural values, with some locals opposing it and others embracing the event celebrating German tradition. The parade is set for December 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has unveiled its renovated interior five years after a fire, with President Macron praising the restoration as a symbol of national unity.

San Antonio Animal Care Services warns of a scam where fraudsters, impersonating the agency, demand money for the urgent care of owners' pets via cash apps.

The City announced the Thanksgiving holiday schedule for city services, including closures and service adjustments for City Hall, parking, and waste management.

Das Rec Instructors in New Braunfels host a "Jingle Bell Ride," a festive 90-minute cycling fundraiser on December 14th, benefiting the Das Rec Scholarship Fund.