Cyber Monday: What retailers expect this year
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Today is the second most popular day to shop — Cyber Monday — and 73.9 million people are expected to cash in on the holiday deals, according to the National Retail Federation. FOX's Kailey Schuyler joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson from New Jersey.

2025 FOX 7 Spirit of Sharing campaign
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FOX 7 Austin, United Heritage Credit Union, and the Central Texas Food Bank are joining forces to spread cheer through this year's Spirit of Sharing. Mark Jackson with the Central Texas Food Bank and Chelsea Schrimpf with United Heritage Credit Union join Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson to share more about the campaign.

Watch these kids have the best reaction to dad's Christmas lights

Video captured the special moment three kids in Pennsylvania had a touching reaction to their family’s outdoor Christmas lights.

Watch: Table with massive Thanksgiving spread suddenly collapses

A family’s massive Thanksgiving feast came crashing down before their eyes in an unexpected moment that was caught on camera.

Black Friday online spending hits record $11.8B

AI-driven traffic to retail websites jumped 805% as Americans avoided crowded stores.

Austin small businesses talk challenges, opportunities for holiday shopping season

It's the most wonderful time of the year… to shop. This season consumer spending is expected to hit new highs, with the National Retail Federation forecasting holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for the first time ever.

Krispy Kreme marks Peanuts’ 75th anniversary with three limited-edition doughnuts

Krispy Kreme’s Peanuts collection features three new festive doughnuts inspired by the world of the Peanuts gang – and the return of two holiday favorites.

Here's why Travel Tuesday can be misleading

Travel Tuesday — the post-Thanksgiving day that promises one-day deals on flights, hotels and cruises — has taken off in recent years.

Austin's Operation Turkey serves thousands on Thanksgiving

While many prepared their own Thanksgiving meals, one Austin tradition worked to make sure everyone had a place at the table. Operation Turkey fed thousands on Thanksgiving, thanks to an army of volunteers.

Gov. Abbott speaks on redistricting, CAIR lawsuit at Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels distribution

At a Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels distribution, Governor Greg Abbott took the opportunity to talk about politics, specifically redistricting, and a lawsuit filed against him by the council on American-Islamic Relations.

Austin Turkey Trot: About 25K people participate

About 25,000 people participated in the 35th annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot. Participants could do either one mile or five miles.

When's the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner? Experts share their verdict

Even though the grand meal is called "Thanksgiving dinner," the dining time often falls between lunch and dinner. Are there practical reasons for this early dinnertime, or is it just traditional?

The most popular Thanksgiving side dishes of 2025

You’re almost certain to pile up a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy next to that drumstick. And stuffing is a sure bet. But what about yams? Or even macaroni and cheese?

What's open and closed on Thanksgiving this year

From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.

6 classic Thanksgiving side dishes that have disappeared from American tables

Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.