Helping Hands of Georgetown dishes out Thanksgiving groceries

Helping Hands of Georgetown did what it does best by lending a hand to those in need of Thanksgiving groceries.

Thanksgiving travel off to a good start despite earlier storms in the East

Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.

Austin ISD band director returns to NYC for 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

400 band directors from across the nation will march in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and among them is Austin ISD's own Ryan Dufrene. This is the second time Dufrene has been part of the parade.

Operation Turkey: 700 birds prepped for Thanksgiving meal delivery

Thanks to the hard work of hundreds of volunteers, 12,500 meals will be delivered to those in need across the Austin area this Thanksgiving.

What to do if your package gets stolen

Thousands of packages will be delivered during the holiday season, making them potential targets for thefts, but there are steps you can take if this happens.

Thanksgiving travel 2023: Best, worst times to drive

AAA predicts about 55.4 million people will be traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday which is AAA’s third-highest forecast ever.

Toys for young kids

Playtime may be fresh on their minds, but these toys will keep them fully engaged.

Plush and doll gift ideas

Snuggle up with these great gift ideas sure to make your season extra cuddly!

Best building toys

Here’s a category inspired by my own children’s love for building.

Flying for Thanksgiving? Here are travel tips from an airline pilot

Flights can be significantly impacted this holiday season by delays, a shortage of pilots and airline staff and a powerful cross-country storm.

Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the sales event's history and evolution

While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago, the holiday sales event is still slated to attract millions of consumers.

Here's what stores will open and when on Black Friday

A number of stores closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as the holiday shopping season begins.

Austin police provide safety tips during the holidays

The Austin Police Department said crime tends to rise during the holidays, and they want residents to be aware.

The most controversial parts of your Thanksgiving meal

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research looks at the country's Thanksgiving tastes.

Central Texas Food Bank gives out holiday meals in East Austin

Volunteers with the Central Texas Food Bank loaded up vehicles with a collective 13,000 pounds of food, including Thanksgiving Day turkeys, at a East Austin distribution site.