Cities like New York and Chicago go all out for the holidays, but there are smaller destinations and mid-size cities that will surprise and delight you. Travel expert, Jeanenne Tornatore, is here to give holiday-goers her picks for some festive destinations that are sure to get you in the spirit of the season.

This weekend, there's no excuse to not get your veggies in because Houston's "Salad and Go" invites the community to get a FREE salad and drink! Friday, Dec. 8, anyone who visits one of their 12 area drive-thru's can swap any meal receipt for a FREE fresh salad and drink. The company's mission is to offer a healthy alternative to traditional fast food. So they're asking that you bring a receipt from any meal bought elsewhere to participate.

A walrus demonstrated an impressive skill at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. Check this out...

News Nation Republican Debate will be on CW39 Dec. 6. Watch starting at 6 p.m. (CST).

Chief Meteorologist Adam Krueger says this weekend's cold front brings rain, possible a few strong storms, then strong north winds and chilly air for Sunday.

Bianca Ramos of the Boy's and Girl's Club of Houston talks about the Santa Project, a holiday project that helps area families in need.

Lindsey Torres, Senior Director of Business Operations, YMCA International Services, talks about the YMCA's holiday initiative.

Last year, the Santa Project set a record by honoring Christmas wish lists of nearly 2,000 children and teens. This year, there's still time, till Dec. 8, to fulfill wish lists to make Christmas possible for so many families. The Santa Project is in need of gifts for children and teens such as clothing, toys, books and sports equipment. Just in time for Christmas, parents will be able to pick up the newly wrapped gifts from their local Boys & Girls Club to gift for their child for the holidays. More in the link below...

https://cw39.com/news/local/boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-houston-santa-project-in-need-of-donors-this-christmas/

CW39 Houston's Kara Willis talks to Molina Healthcare of Texas's Loan Sweet about their Senior Health event at Baker Ripley's Alief Senior Center tomorrow and the new blood pressure monitor installation available to Senior Citizens.

Ditch the sleigh and hop on Mister McKinney’s Houston History Bus for his annual River Oaks Holiday Lights Tour. In addition to seeing the beautiful holiday displays, McKinney will teach you the history of the home and homeowners.  

Mister McKinney has brought the Houston History Bus outside of the CW39 Houston studios. He has some very special guests on board! Some of the cast of The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical, now playing at Theatre Under The Stars. Plus, "The Big Guy" himself...Santa!

Ditch the sleigh and hop on Mister McKinney’s Houston History Bus for his annual River Oaks Holiday Lights Tour. In addition to seeing the beautiful holiday displays, McKinney will teach you the history of the home and homeowners.  

Mister McKinney has brought the Houston History Bus outside of the CW39 Houston studios. He has some very special guests on board! Some of the cast of The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical, now playing at Theatre Under The Stars. Plus, "The Big Guy" himself...Santa!

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Houston Happens host Maggie Flecknoe continues to spread holiday cheer.

CW39 is a proud partner of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Houston Santa Project, an initiative to make the holiday season special for area children and teens in need.