GIVING TUESDAY: Nonprofits, organizations to support and give back

Today is a global day of giving that takes place every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It's a movement that aims to bring people together around service and giving and was started in 2012.

FOX 7 Discussion: Texas Republican says COVID variant is Democratic hoax

Rep. Ronny Jackson , R-Texas, claimed the new variant is a hoax that Democrats will use to impose new COVID-19 mail-in ballot rules. Former Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey and Ed Espinosa from Progress Texas join Rebecca Thomas to talk about this claim in more detail.

GIFT OF COMFORT: Help someone in need pay City of Austin utility bill

The effort is part of a new program that allows anyone to give a practical and thoughtful gift during these challenging times.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, several others will miss Thursday's game due to COVID-19

The Cowboys want to prepare for the Saints but COVID-19 has their attention as more cases pop up. Head coach Mike McCarthy, a starting player and three other coaches are out.

APD's Operation Blue Santa toy drop-off held at Zilker Park

Normally, the Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade is the largest contributor, bringing in batches of donated gifts. However, this year and last year it was canceled due to COVID-19.

Pet of the Weekend: Pierre
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This week's Pet of the Weekend is Pierre and many of his cat friends at the Austin Pets Alive! cattery!

6 holiday cocktail recipes (chilled and hot) that don't contain pumpkin spice

The holiday season shouldn't be so stressful. So here are half a dozen recipes for cocktails that are creative, fun, and flavorful. Just don't bother reaching for that pumpkin spice shaker.

Meals on Wheels serves Thanksgiving, but needs more help

150 volunteers, along with staff, got up early and throughout the morning, cooked, packed, loaded, and delivered 350 Thanksgiving meals.

Thanksgiving leftover quesadilla recipe from FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum
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If you have any leftovers from your Thanksgiving feast, Tierra has an easy recipe that puts them to good use. In this recipe, Tierra uses items from Prep to Your Door.

FOX Bet Super 6: Thanksgiving Day picks to win $100,000 for free

The Detroit Lions take on the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day, and you could win $100,000 in FOX Bet Super 6's NFL Thanksgiving Challenge!

Lions take on Bears in Thanksgiving Day game on FOX

Thanksgiving Day means Detroit Lions football. This year, the Lions take on the NFC North rival Chicago Bears.

Central Texas Food Bank expects to serve close to 400K this November

Since 2019, the Central Texas Food Bank has seen a 26% spike in the need for their services, with one in seven now experiencing hunger every day.

Operation Turkey in need of volunteers Thanksgiving day

The nonprofit Operation Turkey worked all day Wednesday to cook food, but for Thanksgiving they need some help to pass it all out.

Situation at Everson Griffen's home resolves peacefully after apparent mental health incident

A situation at the home of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffin has ended peacefully after an apparent mental health incident led to a response by local police and team staff.

Lawsuit claims hazing injured California high school football player

A lawsuit claims a player on a highly ranked Southern California high school football team suffered traumatic brain injury, gashes and a broken nose in a locker room hazing ritual in which players punch each other until one gives up.