Austin Trail of Lights opens this weekend

This year, instead of walking in Austin's version of a winter wonderland, visitors will be driving through the show.

Travelers head to Austin airport for holidays despite CDC recommendation

Many showed up the day before Thanksgiving to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport so they could go see their families during this time.

Biden delivers Thanksgiving address urging US unity in battle against COVID-19

President-elect Joe Biden delivered a Thanksgiving address on Wednesday, discussing the current coronavirus surge and calling on Americans to help limit the spread of the disease.

City of Austin to hold virtual Zilker Holiday Tree lighting

The ceremony will be virtual this year, due to gathering restrictions, and will be streamed on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m.

Despite travel warnings, many are flying this Thanksgiving holiday

SFO expects to see about 20,000 travelers per day this holiday a week. In the past, SFO would have 80,000 Thanksgiving travelers in one day.

Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree has been set free

The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took in the owl, named Rockefeller, and treated her for dehydration after she hadn't had food or water in 3 days.

Annual Thanksgiving safety tips from Austin Fire Department

Many of us will be cooking at home this Thanksgiving and the Austin Fire Department wants to make sure that everyone is safe.

Californians urged to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings amid coronavirus surge

With California desperately battling an out-of-control coronavirus surge, the state’s health secretary is urging families to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving and Los Angeles County appeared on the brink of issuing a stay-home order to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.

Is that holiday gathering too risky? New tool helps you decide

If you are on the fence about your Thanksgiving or holiday plans, a website created by the Georgia Institute of Technology may help you measure your level of risk of being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at that gathering or event.

The first thanksgiving was in St. Augustine, not Plymouth, experts say

The national and annual tradition of Thanksgiving Day originated decades before the feast held in Massachusetts. Experts say it started in St. Augustine, Florida.

Blue Santa Program is ‘desperate’ for a Christmas miracle

Concerns about the pandemic may have canceled the parade but not the need, according to Blue Santa president Margarine Beaman.

Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response

Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.

More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner

More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.

US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans

U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.

Toddler runs in terror after 'Grinch' surprises her during Christmas photo shoot

The Grinch has become one of the most iconic pop culture characters connected with Christmas. It turns out, while the cartoon version might be enjoyable to children, seeing the Grinch in real life might not be as much fun.