Gifts for Everyone

Verizon saves Christmas with gifts for every character on your list

Got someone on your holiday shopping list who's a real character? Then you might find this gift guide from Verizon extremely helpful. From speakers to smartwatches to home security gadgets, there's something here for everyone's favorite Christmas characters.

The gift: Palm
Who would love it: Gonzo from The Muppets Christmas Carol
Why it's perfect: The Great Gonzo is always on the go (even in a cannon), so this compact, ultra-portable, Verizon exclusive goes places your smartphone can't. Clip it to your armband, slip into a fashionable wallet case, or show it off with a fancy wristlet. No matter how you carry it, the Palm is small in size but huge on style and revolutionizes the way you connect with the world.

The gift: Verizon GizmoWatch
Who would love it: Kevin McCallister from Home Alone
Why it's perfect: Any kid who's occasionally separated from their parents — but hopefully not left behind on vacation — could use this safety-focused 4G LTE smartwatch for kids. It tracks steps, displays notifications, and allows two-way communication with 10 designated contacts, and it's waterproof as well (take that, Wet Bandits).

The gift: JBL Everest
Who would love it: Julia Biggs from The Preacher's Wife
Why it's perfect: A lifelong singer can enjoy music and manage her household using Google Assistant, which is built-in to these on-ear wireless headphones. Bonus: One charge gets you up to 20 hours of battery life.

The gift: Nest Hello video doorbell
Who would love it: Clark Griswold from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Why it's perfect: Got a slew of visitors coming this holiday season? See who is at the door even if you're not home with 24/7 HD streaming video and night vision capabilities.

The gift: JBL Link 300
Who would love it: Buddy from Elf
Why it's perfect: This Bluetooth speaker has Google Assistant built-in and can sync with Google Chromecast, meaning it's easier than ever to spread Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear.

Come in and browse your local Verizon store or check out all the giftable options online.

The GizmoWatch is a safety-focused 4G LTE smartwatch for kids.

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The GizmoWatch is a safety-focused 4G LTE smartwatch for kids.

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Dallas children's hospital declared one of nation's best by U.S. News

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Dallas is home to one of the best pediatric hospitals in Texas.

Dallas has many renowned hospitals providing exceptional care, and now a local medical center has earned national acclaim for its top-notch healthcare for children and adolescents.

Children's Health Dallas ranks No. 2 among Texas' children's hospitals in U.S. News and World Report's 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals. It is also the No. 2 best pediatric hospital in the Southwest region.

Each year, U.S. News surveys more than 100 children's hospitals and thousands of pediatric specialists to determine it's Best Children's Hospitals rankings. The winning hospitals excel at various factors, such as "clinical outcomes, compliance with established best practices, and level and quality of hospital resources directly related to patient care."

Out of the 90 total children's hospitals selected across 34 states and Washington, D.C., only six were based in Texas.

"For two decades, U.S. News has helped guide families to top-tier pediatric care," said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News, in a release. “Finding the right medical team for a rare diagnosis or complex surgery can be overwhelming, and U.S. News’ annual evaluation of the Best Children’s Hospitals provides a clear starting point for parents and referring pediatricians alike."

Children's Health Dallas ranked as the No. 1 hospital in the U.S. for pediatric Orthopedics, and it earned top-10 rankings for its pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery (No. 5) and Urology (No. 10) specialties.

The hospital also earned top-50 ranks in eight more nationally ranked specialties:

No. 15 – Neonatology
No. 17 – Neurology and Neurosurgery
No. 17 – Cancer
No. 20 – Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
No. 22 – Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
No. 26 – Nephrology
No. 35 – Diabetes & Endocrinology
"Top 50" Best Children's Hospitals for Behavioral Health

Elsewhere in North Texas, Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth ranked as the 6th best pediatric hospital in the Southwest. Cook Children's earned top-50 rankings in the following specialties: Diabetes & Endocrinology (No. 36), Cancer (No. 41), Neurology & Neurosurgery (No. 44), Cardiology & Heart Surgery (No. 47), and "Top 50" in Behavioral & Mental Health.

The best children's hospital in Texas
Texas Children's Hospital in Houston reigns as the No. 1 pediatric hospital in the Lone Star State and in the Southwest, and it was the only Texas hospital to be named in U.S. News' national Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll list for 2026-2027.

Texas Children's also leads as the No. 1 best hospital in the U.S. in two pediatric specialties — Cardiology and Heart Surgery, and Diabetes and Endocrinology. It earned top-five acclaim in seven more nationally ranked specialties: Nephrology (No. 2); Pulmonology and Lung Surgery (No. 2); Urology (No. 2); Neurology and Neurosurgery (No. 3); Gastroenterology and GI Surgery (No. 5); Neonatology (No. 5); and Orthopedics (No. 5).

The hospital also ranked as the country's 12th best pediatric cancer hospital, and it's one of the top 50 Best Children's Hospitals for Behavioral Health in the U.S.

Other high-performing Texas pediatric hospitals include MD Anderson's Children's Cancer Hospital and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, and Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin.

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