Santa's mailbag gives a peek into children's pandemic worries
Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.
Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.
Father and son spend 2 nights outside Cherry Hill GameStop for Playstation 5
How long would you wait outside in the chill of late fall to secure the hottest item of the holiday shopping season? For a father and son from Northeast Philadelphia, the answer is two nights.
How long would you wait outside in the chill of late fall to secure the hottest item of the holiday shopping season? For a father and son from Northeast Philadelphia, the answer is two nights.
Community advocates serve 100 meal packages, services
Each package was filled with enough food to feed 4 to 6 people. Prepared by a group of chefs from Austin called the Cook's Nook, the meals were brought to the center by the delivery service HUNGRY.
Each package was filled with enough food to feed 4 to 6 people. Prepared by a group of chefs from Austin called the Cook's Nook, the meals were brought to the center by the delivery service HUNGRY.
Austin neighbors start thread to provide free holiday meals for those in need
One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.
One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.
Free holiday drone light show coming to Walmarts in select cities across US
Walmart is bringing a free holiday-themed drone light show to select cities in the U.S. and will also be livestreaming the event.
Walmart is bringing a free holiday-themed drone light show to select cities in the U.S. and will also be livestreaming the event.
Glide Church turns San Francisco street into block-long dining room for Thanksgiving
"There was no question we were going to serve Thanksgiving, it was just how we were going to do it," said Jean Cooper, strategy officer for Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco.
"There was no question we were going to serve Thanksgiving, it was just how we were going to do it," said Jean Cooper, strategy officer for Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco.
Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.
'Jeopardy!' shares inspiring Thanksgiving message from Alex Trebek taped before his death: 'Keep the faith'
Alex Trebek is spreading kindness and positivity to all — even after his death.
Alex Trebek is spreading kindness and positivity to all — even after his death.
Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.
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.
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.
Many showed up the day before Thanksgiving to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport so they could go see their families during this time.
APH makes final plea for you to stay home for Thanksgiving
Austin Public Health officials are giving a final warning ahead of Thanksgiving.
Austin Public Health officials are giving a final warning ahead of Thanksgiving.
Kind-hearted 5th-grader doles out snacks, positive messages to 100,000 for Thanksgiving
Ten-year-old Orion Jean may be small in stature, but he has a big heart.
Ten-year-old Orion Jean may be small in stature, but he has a big heart.
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.
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 Buda hosting Festival of Trees to help downtown businesses
The City of Buda is hosting a new fundraiser to help keep downtown businesses open this holiday season.
The City of Buda is hosting a new fundraiser to help keep downtown businesses open this holiday season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Many of us will be cooking at home this Thanksgiving and the Austin Fire Department wants to make sure that everyone is safe.