The Guard claims third-place in Arlington over Holidays (Bullard Banner News)

ARLINGTON - The Brook Hill Guard brought home third-place in the stateranked riddled, Arlington Oak Ridge over the holidays. The Guard started off with a 74-38, thumping of Fort Worth Bethesda, before beating Fort Worth-Carter Riverside, 77-47 to avacne in the winner's bracket.

Cruise rides 'Valkyrie' to box-office success (Louisville Courier-Journal)

After the reasonably strong box-office performance of "Valkyrie" over the holidays, skeptics were robbed of the chance to declare "Flop!" The Tom Cruise WWII thriller earned $21.5 million over the initial weekend, with a four-day haul of $30 million since it opened on Christmas Day.

Traffic center has holiday cruise control (Douglas County News-Press)

Upon entering the Douglas County Traffic Management Center in Lone Tree, some might experience visual sensory overload.

Cruise can be fun even without frills (The Columbus Dispatch)

ABOARD THE CARNIVAL ECSTASY -- Cruises are sold as all-inclusive holidays; cabin, food and many activities are part of the price.

AAA Travel Show to benefit Second Harvest (Elizabethton Star)

KINGSPORT -- Join AAA Travel for the 10th Annual Cruise and Travel show with live entertainment, more than 20 of the world's best travel companies offering hundreds of mouth-watering vacation possibilities, amazing door prizes, and terrific day-of-show deals.