Town Square
Holiday Gift Guide: Navigating the Holiday Shopping Season
Posted on · Tips and advice on which products and deals to be on the lookout for this holiday season.
Tag: christmas
Houston
Houston police to increase presence around stores, malls during holiday shopping season
Posted on · HPD said it's focusing heavily on parking lot crimes this holiday season and urging residents to be mindful of items left in their vehicles.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1671: Other Selves – Other Christmases
Posted on · Episode: 1671 Quantum mechanics takes to a place we didn’t know was there. Today, we think about multiple Christmases.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2669: Christmas Greenery
Posted on · Episode: 2669 Plants and greens associated with the Christmas Season. Today, Christmas greenery.
Arts & Culture
Houston Public Media’s “Revels” Holiday Special Airs Nationwide – And Celebrates A Message Of Hope During The Pandemic
Posted on · “The Christmas Revels: In Celebration Of The Winter Solstice” was produced at HPM, includes local performances, and airs around the country this holiday season.
Coronavirus
For Those With Eating Disorders, Holidays In A Pandemic Can Create Extra Anxiety
Posted on · The COVID-19 pandemic has placed increased layers of stress on people. One result? Those with eating disorders have reported worsening symptoms while staying socially distant.
Houston
Annual Houston ‘Super Feast’ Offers Thanksgiving To Go To Prevent COVID-19 Spread
Posted on · As people try to navigate the holidays during the pandemic, an annual meal program at the George R. Brown Convention Center is changing its distribution methods to fit COVID-19 safety regulations.
Arts & Culture
Cue The Happy Dance: The ‘Peanuts’ Gang Plans 2 Holiday Visits To PBS
Posted on · Apple TV+ bought the rights to the classic cartoon franchise, and fans worried about losing a free-TV chance to watch the holiday specials. After a social-media firestorm, Apple worked out a deal to air the Thanksgiving and Christmas shows on PBS.
Coronavirus
A COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Coming Soon. But Don’t Get Complacent Over The Holidays, Experts Say
Posted on · Vaccines will probably not be in widespread use for weeks or even months, meaning masks and socia distancing will still be important to stopping the spread of the virus, according to Dr. Umair Shah of Harris County Public Health.
Business
Houston Holiday Spending Expected To Be Down Significantly This Season
Posted on · The coronavirus pandemic is leaving its mark on holiday shopping in more ways than one.
Houston
Here’s Where To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Houston
Posted on · The city turns the trees into mulch that it sells and uses to maintain city hiking trails.
Arts & Culture
South Texas Author Puts A Chicano Spin On A Classic Christmas Tale
Posted on · Santa Claus’ Texan cousin won’t be donning a red and white suit this Christmas Eve.
Unwrap Your Candies Now
Holiday Special: Unwrap Your Christmas Candies Now
Posted on · We bring you an “audio stocking” full of songs and stories of the season.
Next Question
Next Question (Ep 10): Mary Did You Know, Carrie Fisher, Star Wars and CATS
Posted on · This week, local Houstonian Mark Lowry shares tales of his life and career, and what inspired him to write the Christmas classic "Mary, Did You Know." Also, my 2014 conversation with Princess Leia herself, Carrie Fisher; and Dustin Chase reviews the newest Star Wars film and the movie version of CATS. Plus, a little Christmas music from Aaron Lee Tasjan.
Encore Houston
Encore Houston, Episode 122: Apollo Chamber Players
Posted on · The Apollo Chamber Players perform holiday music by composers new and old.