Countdown Central: San Antonio tops Texas NYE celebration rankings
| December 12, 2025
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WalletHub recently dubbed San Antonio the best city in Texas for NYE celebrations. Here’s why.
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.
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.
Hey Texans: Here’s how to avoid getting scammed this holiday season
| December 2, 2025
While the holidays may be a great time for giving back and spending time with family, the risk of falling for an online scam starts to increase during the end of the year.