Austin organizations help those in need for Thanksgiving

On Saturday, groups in the community were working to address food insecurity concerns across Austin.

How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last? USDA says 3 to 4 days

The USDA says your plans for your Thanksgiving leftovers should involve throwing them out after three or four days.

Don't wash your turkey this Thanksgiving, CDC says

Federal food safety experts are back with their annual reminder not to wash raw turkey this Thanksgiving, or any meats for that matter.

Woman who started virtual Thanksgiving table in 2020 to ‘create another gathering’

In 2020, the Boston resident thought up a way to spread a little holiday cheer with a creative take on a virtual Thanksgiving party — and this year she will do the same.

President Biden to pardon turkeys Peanut Butter and Jelly in annual Thanksgiving event

Meet two lucky turkeys! Peanut Butter and Jelly will be spared from becoming Thanksgiving's main course when they receive a presidential pardon Friday from President Joe Biden.

The best holidays are COVID-free: How to celebrate safely

One of the best ways to minimize the risk of COVID-19 is to make sure all eligible household members are fully vaccinated.

Christmas tree shortage: Supply chain backlog could mean slim pickings this holiday season

In addition to a shortage of artificial Christmas trees, experts in the industry are also seeing a shortage of certain holiday decor items such as ornaments, tree toppers and tree skirts.

Poll: 2 in 3 Americans plan to attend Thanksgiving gathering this year

More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.

Fauci worried about uptick in COVID-19 hospitalization among fully vaccinated

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases says he's concerned over the uptick in hospitalizations among people fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Old Navy launches ‘Santa BOOTcamp’ to diversify holiday profession

The company announced the launch of Santa Bootcamp — a virtual training course that encourages participation from a broad array of backgrounds, ethnicities and cultural heritages to offer more representation in the role of Santa.

H-E-B working with Central Texas Food Bank to distribute holiday meals

H-E-B will also be donating more than 340,000 meals to support hunger relief efforts in Texas and Mexico this holiday season, according to a press release.

Thanksgiving 2021: TSA dishes on which foods can be checked, carried through security

While most Thanksgiving foods can be carried through airport security, the Transportation Security Administration says some items will need to be transported in checked baggage.

Traffic fatalities hit all-time high, holidays could be even deadlier

A crash Tuesday night involving a vehicle and a pedestrian made for Austin’s 99th fatal accident this year. Compared to this time in 2020, there were 86 fatal crashes and 92 deaths.

Austin charter school distributes holiday meals to students, families in need

Texans Can Academy is distributing turkeys, hams and holiday meals to help its students and their families who are experiencing food insecurity.

Expect busy days at ABIA through Thanksgiving travel season

Austin-Bergstrom says travelers should expect a “significantly busier than usual” experience due to increased vaccination rates and postponed travel plans from last year.

Looking for a small, fresh turkey this holiday season? Good luck finding one

Supply chain bottlenecks are increasing the price and demand of household goods, making it harder this year for consumers to get their hands on a small, fresh turkey for the holiday season.