If you’re looking to recycle your Christmas decorations as the new year starts, there are several places in San Antonio you can do it.

For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents.

The Christmas season is over, and if you have trees you want to get rid of, the City of San Antonio offers a free service to help you do so.

It’s hard to tell what was shining brighter downtown on Christmas Day: the River Walk lights or Amparo Lozano’s shirt.

Victor Wembanyama had 42 points and 18 rebounds in a memorable Christmas Day debut.

Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the New York Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama in a monster Christmas debut to edge the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.

A local woman and her friends spent the holiday season visiting restaurants and surprising waitstaff with generous tips.

Local authorities say a Russian ballistic missile struck a residential building Tuesday in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih and at least one person was killed.

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks.

Downtown San Antonio has been a happening place for the holidays, and it’s only going to get busier the city prepares for Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

The Rock at La Cantera is showing free Christmas movies as part of its Flix at the Rock series.

With the Christmas holiday less than a week away, Christus Children’s Hospital staff want all patients to feel at home this holiday season.

A few days are left until Christmas, and procrastinators are likely scrambling to find gift cards for their loved ones to avoid crowds. However, people who aren’t careful could fall for a scam during the holiday rush to get those final names crossed off their Christmas lists.

Where you can find the Grinch & “snow” much fun this holiday season.

Mourners are laying flowers near the scene of the deadly Christmas market attack as investigators puzzle over the motive of the suspect and his previous encounters with authorities are scrutinized.

The city of Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, will not have the usual trappings of the city's favorite holiday: no public Christmas tree, no raucous scouts march, no decorations and no twinkling lights, in deference to the ongoing war in Gaza.

Santa Claus has braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to the children of a small village near the Brazilian city of Manaus.

Will Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Year’s Day rematch with No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl.

Santa Claus has arrived in Rio de Janeiro — under water.

This week's edition of Texas Eats, celebrate the holidays with Mexican comfort food and sweet holiday treats.

Officials say four women and a 9-year-old boy were killed when a man drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in the German city of Magdeburg.

Police are treating a car-ramming at a Christmas market in Germany that killed at least five people as an attack.

Church bells rang out in the German city of Magdeburg exactly 24 hours after authorities say a man drove into a busy Christmas market, killing five people and injuring 200 others.

For Christians around the world, Christmas is the joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus.

Authorities in the German city of Magdeburg say at least two people were killed and dozens were injured after a car plowed into a busy Christmas market what officials called a deliberate attack.

A magical train ride, Christmas lights on a ranch, Whataburger Zoo Lights, Carol Crashers and more!

U.S. Army North had boots on the ground for a good cause at a San Antonio Independent School District elementary school on Wednesday.

When it comes to Christmas, there’s no getting away from Santa Claus.

A pediatrician in the San Antonio area advises parents to set rules for how and when their children use the electronics they receive from Santa.

The San Antonio International Airport expects the Christmas travel season could be even busier than the Thanksgiving rush.

Returning a Christmas gift? You might not need a receipt, but be aware of potential restocking fees. Consumer Reports reveals the best and worst return policies.

San Antonio has never officially recorded snow on Christmas Day.

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio and Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity built 64 homes for families in the San Antonio area throughout 2024.

With the holiday season in full swing, San Antonio is radiating cheer through dazzling light displays in several places around town.

After burglars stole gifts from a local nonprofit, veterans helped brighten up the holidays for cancer patients by turning over dozens of toys they collected for the agency.

Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streaming services that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”.

The griping Vatican-based movie thriller “Conclave” about picking a new pope and Stephanie Hsu starring in the dark comedy series “Laid” as a woman whose former lovers keep unexpectedly dying are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

Where you can find the Grinch & “snow” much fun this holiday season.

Support a local business while filling those Christmas stockings with unique items. Gabby Gonzalez tells us about some upcoming street markets.

Roughly 50% of parents reported being stressed out on a daily basis, now add to that stress the holiday season stressors and expectations.

El Departamento de Policía de San Antonio se asegura de que ningún niño se quede sin un regalo en Navidad a través del programa Blue Santa.

The Robb Elementary School shooting in 2021 had a deep impact on the family of a 15-year-old girl.

The holiday shopping season is underway, and this year small businesses have less time to capitalize on the busy shopping period.

The San Antonio Police Officers' Association is still seeking more volunteers and donations ahead of the group’s yearly Blue Santa giveaway.

Celebrate the holiday season with these baked goods, sweet treats, and festive drinks.

The 2024 holiday season is moving fast, and we want to see all the moments you are sharing with your family and friends.

Content creator Samantha Ruiz shares details about local Christmas light displays to find the best options for budget-friendly families.

Live from Kimpton Santo Hotel in downtown San Antonio!

If you missed Black Friday you're in luck! The JBL Flip 6 speaker is just $74.99. Get your favorite color while supplies last.

Tuesday is the final day San Antonio residents can order Christmas wreaths to place on the graves of veterans buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

This month is packed with a variety of events, from a coffee lover’s dream outing on Houston Street for the San Antonio Coffee Festival to free movie screenings at The Rock at La Cantera.

Parade centered around half-goat, half-demon folk character is expected to take place on December 5 in the King William neighborhood.

Amanda Barkley tells us tinsel is in, and so are small bows.

Several Jeep owners have teamed up to spread Christmas cheer across Schertz, Cibolo, and Converse for the third year in a row.

Las fiestas son un momento en el que muchas personas abren sus carteras para donar a organizaciones benéficas, pero si no tienen cuidado, podrían estar donando a una estafa.

The holidays are a time when many people open their wallets to donate to charities, but if you’re not careful, you could be donating to a scam.

The City of San Antonio and its partners are investing significant time and money to transform downtown San Antonio into a winter wonderland for visitors and locals.

Mike Chapeau installs Christmas lights for clients during the holidays. He warns people to ask questions and wait for the work to be done before they hand over money.

Bad children have reason to hide ahead of Christmas with the soon arrival of Krampus.

Submit photos of your Christmas decorations using KSAT Connect!

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A KSAT viewer sent a video of a truck covered in Christmas lights on Loop 1604 towards the Northwest Side of San Antonio.

The holidays are coming up fast and decorating can become overwhelming no matter what you celebrate.

The season is near to hold sweet hot cocoa in one hand while the other holds your phone to capture a display of sparkling lights.

Downtown San Antonio got into the Christmas spirit this week with the arrival of the H-E-B Christmas tree.

Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Ravens-Texans game.

Hendrick’s Gin shares “out-of-the-wine-glass” recipes for your seasonal gatherings.

Holiday appetizers, DIY Christmas gift ideas, patriotic music & free event, cozy sips for fall & more.

Thanksgiving is later this year, which means those big Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are closer to Christmas, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a bargain earlier in the month. Consumer Reports hand-picked some of the best November deals to help you start the holiday shopping season.

SeaWorld San Antonio is gearing up for their Christmas Celebration.

While it may seem a little early to start thinking about Christmas, Blue Bell Ice Cream believes it’s the perfect time to release a fan favorite holiday flavor.

Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas.

It doesn’t feel like Christmas in Venezuela.

The world’s attention on Venezuela has focused lately on the fallout from a highly contested presidential election that both the ruling party and its opponents claim to have won, the persecution of critics and the arrest warrant issued this week against the former opposition presidential candidate.

You could win a four pack of tickets to ICE! at the JW Marriott!

The holiday season is still a few months away, but Toyota Field is already giving people something to be excited about come late November with the first-ever Coca-Cola Classic Christmas.

If you feel like Christmas was just yesterday, you may be surprised that Mother’s Day is quite literally around the corner.

These should be historic occasions in 2024.

Some Eastern Orthodox churches will be observing Christmas on Sunday.

The City of San Antonio's Solid Waste Management will be hosting four centers throughout January for customers to recycle their live Christmas trees.

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Eurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people.

Latrevious Montrell Reed, 21, was killed in a crash on Loop 410 access road two weeks ago.

One San Antonio family caught a man on camera stealing hundreds of dollars worth of Christmas decorations from their home. They reported it to SAPD.

Christmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year: for the first time, the country is observing it as a public holiday on Dec. 25, rather than the later date followed in Russia.

Rainy for some Christmas Eve, but it's trending drier and cooler Christmas Day

The zoo's baby sloth, Aluna, got to sit on Santa’s lap for the first time last week and the zoo posted the adorable video on its social pages.

Erik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.

Before heading back to the North Pole, Santa Claus stopped through Gruene to hear last-minute requests from kids.

Almost everywhere selling tamales in San Antonio has lines out the door, with some people sleeping in their vehicles waiting for the doors to open.

The Hutto police department is warning residents about the likely culprit for damaged Christmas lights across the city: the cottontail rabbit.

From Jesus' biblical birthplace of Bethlehem to New York City, many Palestinian Christians this Christmas season are gripped with helplessness, pain and worry amid the Israel-Hamas war.

North American military assets are keeping a sharp eye on Santa's travels.

Barbee Winn, one of the original developers of Windcrest, thought some lights could spread the word about a brand new neighborhood. She was right.

About 4,000 members of the military are flying out of San Antonio's airport this week as they head home for the holidays. This is in addition to the usual holiday crowds of travelers.

Holiday travel is expected to hit its peak right around now.

A magical train ride, Christmas lights on a ranch, Whataburger Zoo Lights, Carol Crashers and more!

Some traditions on the list are centuries old, and others are newer but no less cherished.

As Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries.

Bethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square.