Time to spruce things up: Where to choose your own Christmas tree in Texas
| December 9, 2025
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Nothing quite compares to the smell of a fresh Christmas tree during the holidays. That cozy pine scent more than makes up for the inevitable floor full of needles—or the annoying task of keeping your pet out of the tree’s water.
7 dazzling San Antonio holiday light displays
| December 6, 2025
The holiday lights are up and buzzing in San Antonio. Here are the seven most dazzling displays.
New Year’s Eve in Houston: Best parties, events, & celebrations
| December 4, 2025
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From fancy galas to family fun, there’s plenty to do this New Year’s Eve in Houston. Here are the best parties and celebrations to ring in 2026.
I visited Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas experience in Houston—here are the best parts
| December 4, 2025
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Katy Mills is hosting the Houston edition of Classic Christmas, complete with ice skating, slides, ornament-making, Santa visits, and more.
The 10 most dazzling Dallas-Fort Worth holiday lights displays
| November 26, 2025
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Bring the kids to see these 10 dazzling light displays around DFW this holiday season.
Here are the best costumes from the 2025 Texas Renaissance Festival
| November 21, 2025
Pirates, dragons, and plague rats, oh my! The costumes did not disappoint during the Pirate Adventure weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival. The festival is running until Nov. 30 in Todd Mission, TX!