Thanksgiving travel could break records this year but extreme weather could snarl holiday traffic

Fellow travelers are not the only ones who may add to the anxiety of getting from point A to point B safely -- extreme weather can have a major impact on your timely arrival at your destination.

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.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.

Texas Book Festival returns as book bans remain controversial

The Texas Book Festival filled Congress Avenue with tents and tents full of books, authors, publishers, and bookworms.

Baby carrots contaminated with E. coli recalled; 1 killed, dozens sickened

An E. coli outbreak that has sickened 39 people and caused one death is tied to organic baby carrots sold under multiple brand names – including Trader Joe’s, 365 and more.

The Austin Empty Bowl Project
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The Austin Empty Bowl Project is an effort by Austin Area Potters to help fight hunger in Central Texas. And to get ready for the community event, FOX 7's Tierra Neubaum is making soup to get us in the spirit.

Good Day Cooks: Via 313
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Via 313 is a Detroit-style pizza. Via 313 means by way of Detroit, because 313 is the area code. They make pizzas in a square pan.

Thanksgiving pies at Manana
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Thanksgiving is soon and Meghan Briseno is talking about Thanksgiving pies.

McDonald's pledges $100M to rebuild trust after E. coli outbreak

McDonald's is investing $100 million to bring customers back to stores after an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions on the fast-food giant's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

Changes are coming to Georgetown's town square: FOX 7 Council Report

Some changes are coming to Georgetown's town square. City Manager David Morgan joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss in the FOX 7 Council Report.

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.

Airbnb promotion will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.

Butternut squash soup recipe from Tierra Neubaum
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Austin Empty Bowl Project is being held November 24 and in honor of the event, Tierra has made a soup.