Home and Family

Home and Family, Kylie, Opinion

The gift that can’t be wrapped

Kylie Reiss writes, "But it’s not the things that make the holiday memories so special, it’s the loved ones we make the memories with." Read More

Jogger man is lacing his shoes during his winter workout. (Adobe Stock │ #464556101 - blackday)
Health & Wellness, Holidays, Home and Family

Staying active contributes to healthy holidays

Grandmother with granddaughters decorating cookies. (Adobe Stock │ #287135617 - tan4ikk)
Holidays, Home and Family

Beyond the toy aisle: Meaningful gifts from grandparents



Holiday online shopping. (Adobe Stock │ #398882019 - WESTOCK)

Tips to avoid overspending, overconsumption when gift giving

Evolution of forecasts for winter weather and residential energy expenditures (November 2025 - March 2026)

An increase in heating expenditure forecasts due to colder winter weather

Cute little boy is playing with toy wooden train. (Adobe Stock │ #302543883 - Aleksandr)

Buying safe, appropriate toys and gifts this holiday season

Farmers and ranchers facing stressful times can receive free counseling and education through FarmHope, a collaboration between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Health Telehealth Institute. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

FarmHope expands mental health care and education to ag industry

Araucaria heterophylla tree. (Adobe Stock │ #538043059 - wasanajai)

A Christmas tree from the South Pacific

Santa Claus with credit card and laptop on couch at home. (Adobe Stock │ #123565211 - Africa Studio)

Protect your identity this holiday season

Gingerbread cookie and hot chocolate for Christmas Celebration. (Adobe Stock │ #673646219 - Lily)

The holidays make scents

White packs of salad, cucumber, beet, pumpkin, tomato, paprika seeds on fresh dark soil background. Planting vegetables. Preparation for garden season in early spring. (Photo: iStock - FotoDuets)

Despite winter’s chill, gardeners can still prep for spring