Austin doctor discusses effects on your heart from the holidays

Dr. Aaron Grober, a cardiologist with St. David's South Austin Medical Center, joined FOX 7 Austin's Rebecca Thomas to discuss the effects on your heart from the holidays.

2 Minnesota turkeys pardoned by President Joe Biden

Two turkeys named Peach and Blossom from Minnesota have been pardoned by President Joe Biden. 

Thanksgiving travel disruptions forecast from coast to coast this week

A majority of Americans should arrive at their Thanksgiving destinations without too many issues. However, forecast changes for the end of the week could cause problems.

Snake found slithering inside Hawaii Christmas tree shipment

Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.

Prepare for record-breaking Thanksgiving travel week, says AAA: FOX 7 Focus

It's set to be a record-breaking travel week for Thanksgiving, so AAA Texas's Daniel Armbruster is giving advice on how to navigate the roads and the skies.

Celebrity chef reveals why bigger Thanksgiving turkeys aren’t always better

Sandra Lee shares her packed holiday plans, including new cooking shows, QVC specials, and a Thanksgiving celebration in New York. The chef and entrepreneur talks fall favorites, upcoming projects, and her journey to bring fresh ideas to screens big and small.

Top destinations people dream of traveling to for the holidays

Several cities in Europe claimed top spots for people across the world as their dream Christmas travel destinations.

UT Austin kicks off annual holiday light show

UT Austin kicked off its annual holiday light show by lighting up dozens of heritage oak trees and the UT tower. It's the second year the lights will be featured along The Drag on Guadalupe.

AAA: Thanksgiving holiday travelers to hit 80 million this year

Some 79.9 million people will make trips at least 50 miles from where they live in the six-day span from Nov. 26, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and Dec. 2, the Monday following the holiday, AAA said on Monday.

After 112 years, 'Operation Santa' still accepting letters

USPS's Operation Santa returns for its 112th year, helping children and families in need by connecting letters to Santa with generous adopters.

How much it costs to host Thanksgiving in 2024

Inflation and rising food costs are prompting some hosts to alter their plans, cut back on certain expenses or even reconsider hosting next year, according to a new survey.

Thanksgiving dinner 2024: How much you can save using store-brand products

Choosing store-brand items for Thanksgiving could save consumers around $17, according to a Wells Fargo report, as food inflation continues to impact holiday costs.

North Carolina man offers Thanksgiving feast of hope to 5,000 Helene survivors

The event will mark exactly two months since Hurricane Helene unleashed its destructive force in the Southeast, leaving a trail of devastation behind in western North Carolina.

Why is Thanksgiving so late this year?

If you are making Thanksgiving plans, you may notice that the holiday falls later in November 2024 than it usually does. Here’s why.

Most popular Thanksgiving sides in each state revealed

A new report revealed that 56% of Americans would rather pile their plates with side dishes than the turkey itself.