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.
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.
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.
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.
Holiday gatherings: CDC guidance sheds light on how to celebrate safely amid COVID-19
The CDC says there are several ways this year to enjoy holiday traditions while also protecting your health and the health of your family and friends.
The CDC says there are several ways this year to enjoy holiday traditions while also protecting your health and the health of your family and friends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TSA preparing for Thanksgiving travel to hit pre-pandemic levels
Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.
Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.
Rapid COVID-19 tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holiday gatherings, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering safer when combined with vaccination, experts say.
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering safer when combined with vaccination, experts say.
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2021: How to get a free reusable cup on Nov. 18
Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.
Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.
Reese's pie-size peanut butter cup for Thanksgiving sells out within hours
Reese’s this week debuted a 9-inch “Thanksgiving pie,” which is the largest Reese Peanut Butter Cup ever sold. And it sold out within a matter of hours.
Reese’s this week debuted a 9-inch “Thanksgiving pie,” which is the largest Reese Peanut Butter Cup ever sold. And it sold out within a matter of hours.
Thanksgiving turkey dinner may cost you a little more this year
Turkey meat production in the United States from January to September 2021 was down about 2% from a year earlier, according to the USDA.
Turkey meat production in the United States from January to September 2021 was down about 2% from a year earlier, according to the USDA.
Times Square New Year's Eve countdown back in 2021
Vaccinated people will be allowed back into Times Square for the annual New Year's Eve countdown at the end of 2021. The ball dropped into nearly deserted streets last year due to the pandemic.
Vaccinated people will be allowed back into Times Square for the annual New Year's Eve countdown at the end of 2021. The ball dropped into nearly deserted streets last year due to the pandemic.
Grandma, stranger she mistakenly texted set to spend 6th Thanksgiving together
A grandma and the stranger she mistakenly invited over to Thanksgiving have formed an unlikely friendship — and the two are set to celebrate their sixth holiday together.
A grandma and the stranger she mistakenly invited over to Thanksgiving have formed an unlikely friendship — and the two are set to celebrate their sixth holiday together.
USPS in need of volunteers to handle letters to Santa
Every year since 1912, the postal service has processed a massive amount of mail from children whose lists include basic necessities like a warm coat, and from parents who describe their struggles with employment or health. The USPS recruits individual and group volunteers for help with getting these kids Christmas gifts.
Every year since 1912, the postal service has processed a massive amount of mail from children whose lists include basic necessities like a warm coat, and from parents who describe their struggles with employment or health. The USPS recruits individual and group volunteers for help with getting these kids Christmas gifts.
Vaccinated families can ‘feel good’ about holiday gatherings, Fauci says
"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Reese's debuts pie-size peanut butter cup for Thanksgiving 2021
Reese’s is selling a 9-inch “Thanksgiving pie,” which is the largest Reese Peanut Butter Cup ever sold — but only while supplies last.
Reese’s is selling a 9-inch “Thanksgiving pie,” which is the largest Reese Peanut Butter Cup ever sold — but only while supplies last.