SXSW returns to Austin with events across downtown venues. See the full map and list of street closures expected during the festival.

Thanksgiving is over and December has arrived, so there's no longer a debate — Christmas season is in full swing. And what's a better way to get into the holiday spirit than admiring Christmas lights?

Strong winds are pushing smoke and ash from the Crabapple Fire near Fredricksburg east toward Austin, according to the National Weather Service.