Holiday Recycling Dos & Don'ts
Many of us will use this week between Christmas and New Year's to take down decorations and throw away gift wrap and boxes. The holiday season results in an extra 25 million tons of trash annually. But some of that trash should go to your local recycling facility. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello says it's best to know what to recycle and what to throw away.
Many of us will use this week between Christmas and New Year's to take down decorations and throw away gift wrap and boxes. The holiday season results in an extra 25 million tons of trash annually. But some of that trash should go to your local recycling facility. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello says it's best to know what to recycle and what to throw away.
Gift returns and exchanges: How have stores changed their policies for the holiday season?
If you received gifts for the holidays that were not a personal favorite, here is what you need to know before returning them to the store.
If you received gifts for the holidays that were not a personal favorite, here is what you need to know before returning them to the store.
Crews preparing for Reunion Tower New Year’s Eve fireworks and drone show
The Texas-sized show will include nearly 15,000 pounds of fireworks and more than 200 drone lights.
The Texas-sized show will include nearly 15,000 pounds of fireworks and more than 200 drone lights.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Group brings meals to hundreds of North Texas first responders working on Christmas
A group is on a mission to bring some holiday spirit to those who sacrificed being with their family on Christmas, bringing food to police departments, fire stations and other first responders.
A group is on a mission to bring some holiday spirit to those who sacrificed being with their family on Christmas, bringing food to police departments, fire stations and other first responders.
King Charles' first Christmas address pays tribute to first responders, late queen
"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."
"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."
Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.
On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.
Marines use snowmobiles, aircraft to deliver toys to remote Alaskan villages
Children living in the Arctic Circle love extra-special delivery.
Children living in the Arctic Circle love extra-special delivery.
NBA Christmas tradition continues with 5 matchups: What to know
This is the 15th consecutive year of five games being played on Christmas. Here are some things to know about the matchups.
This is the 15th consecutive year of five games being played on Christmas. Here are some things to know about the matchups.
How ‘White Christmas’ became an iconic holiday song
"White Christmas" became an instant hit when it premiered in the movie "Holiday Inn" in 1942.
"White Christmas" became an instant hit when it premiered in the movie "Holiday Inn" in 1942.
Bubbles & Berries Family-Friendly Drink
Tommy the Bartender from Small Time Spirit shares family-friendly drink that will have everyone saying cheers while ringing in the new year.
Tommy the Bartender from Small Time Spirit shares family-friendly drink that will have everyone saying cheers while ringing in the new year.
NORAD tracker follows Santa around the world for 67th year: how to watch
The NORAD Santa tracker is following Santa Claus around the world as he and his reindeer deliver gifts.
The NORAD Santa tracker is following Santa Claus around the world as he and his reindeer deliver gifts.
Volunteers give gifts, meals ahead of the holidays
The arctic blast isn't making it easy for families to get out and about, but at holiday events full of giving parents a chance to give their children a special Christmas.
The arctic blast isn't making it easy for families to get out and about, but at holiday events full of giving parents a chance to give their children a special Christmas.
Bomb cyclone, COVID-19 won't slow down Santa's Christmas deliveries, NORAD says
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is responsible for defending the skies above North America.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is responsible for defending the skies above North America.
Apollo 8’s biblical Christmas Eve message: 'God bless all of you – all of you on the good Earth'
In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 was told they’d have the largest audience in history as they headed for the moon on Christmas Eve. But what should they say to the conflicted planet they’d left behind?
In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 was told they’d have the largest audience in history as they headed for the moon on Christmas Eve. But what should they say to the conflicted planet they’d left behind?
Santa visits NICU babies at Medical City hospitals across North Texas
Santa took some time out of his busy holiday schedule to visit some of the smallest members of his nice list.
Santa took some time out of his busy holiday schedule to visit some of the smallest members of his nice list.
FedEx warns of possible delivery delays as winter storm sweeps country
Packages with delivery commitments for the last 2 days leading up to Christmas are in jeopardy of arriving late, FedEx said
Packages with delivery commitments for the last 2 days leading up to Christmas are in jeopardy of arriving late, FedEx said
Free Christmas trees available in Grapevine Friday night
If you have been putting off decorating for the holidays there is an opportunity for you to get a free Christmas tree this Friday.
If you have been putting off decorating for the holidays there is an opportunity for you to get a free Christmas tree this Friday.
Man breaks his own world record for decorating beard like a Christmas tree
An Idaho man is once again claiming the title of king of beardaments.
An Idaho man is once again claiming the title of king of beardaments.