holiday season

The holiday season brings more travel for many people in East Texas--whether leaving Longview or Tyler, Texas to go elsewhere or vice versa. And while that travel means more good times (hopefully) with loved ones, it can also be a little complicated.

Ice skating is a somewhat unusual activity here in East Texas, unless you visit the Dallas, Texas area, which is always fun during the holidays. You can also drive over to Marshall, Texas. But right here close to home? Not usually. Until now.

After taking a scenic road down, when we came to the gate of the beautiful estate where the Market was being held, we knew we were in for something special.

Hurry and schedule ASAP! And despite having lived here so long, I realized I didn't know very many options for hosting holiday shindigs. This was helpful.

I adore holiday food. At the same time, after several days of embracing a hedonistic approach to food enjoyment, you start to feel the effects in various ways.

During the holidays, traffic is even more dangerous. And Thanksgiving week is one of the most alcohol-fueled weeks of the year.

When someone we loved dearly has died, someone who contributed to what made the coming season joyful, these months can seem especially heartbreaking.

Carmela has pushed forward and overcome challenges to continue sharing this joyful wondrous Christmas magic with all who want to visit.

The idea of this flexibility is appealing, but I confess, I'd never fully understood what makes it different or the best times to use it.

While social media does have its pitfalls we have to look out for, it can also be an excellent way to support local and small businesses. Here's how.

Make plans to enjoy the American debut of Enchant Christmas Light Maze and Market at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Target announced Wednesday that they're planning on hiring 100,000 temporary employees for the holiday shopping season.