Thanksgiving 2025: Austin-area restaurants that will be open for the holiday

For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.

Good Day Cooks: Tso Chinese
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Tso Chinese stops by the Good Day Austin studio to showcase their most popular dishes and preview their upcoming food drive which happens on Dec. 14.

This Texas mall ranks among longest mall walks in America

Houston's Galleria mall was ranked the third most walkable mall in the U.S. with 4.24 miles of walking distance, turning holiday shopping into a significant workout.

Good Day Cooks: Sweet Baby Bakery
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Haley from Sweet Baby Bakery in Buda stops by Good Day to talk all things cake pops and preview her upcoming Pop into the Holidays decorating event in Buda.

When is Trader Joes open in Texas on Thanksgiving?

If you need to make final visits for specialty pumpkin spice snacks to bring to Thanksgiving this year, you'll need to plan ahead.

Thanksgiving 2025: How much will the meal cost?

Though the price of food has increased this year, there are many ways to create a budget-friendly feast this Thanksgiving.

Panera reveals turnaround strategy to reverse stagnant sales

Panera Bread is launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to overhaul its operations to boost traffic and reverse years of stagnant sales growth. 

Ground delay lifted at Austin airport

A ground delay has been lifted at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Chili recipe from Tierra Neubaum
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The Austin Empty Bowl Project is being held at Central Texas Food Bank on November 23 and in preparation for the big event, Tierra makes a quick and easy recipe.

Thanksgiving meal on budget: Ideas from H-E-B
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Chef Scott Tompkins has some tips for planning a delicious feast without overspending and breaking your budget.

McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it

McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.

Recalled ByHeart baby formula still on store shelves, officials find

At least 31 babies in 15 states who drank ByHeart formula have been hospitalized and treated for infantile botulism since August.

Neon Armadillo opens in Wimberley brick-and-mortar
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After a successful food truck, Neon Armadillo has a permanent location for its Tex-Mex BBQ and cocktails.

When is H-E-B open on Thanksgiving in 2025?

If you need to make a last-minute run for the secret ingredient of the mashed potatoes you promised to bring to Thanksgiving this year, you’re in luck.