Austin ISD band director returns to NYC for 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
400 band directors from across the nation will march in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and among them is Austin ISD's own Ryan Dufrene. This is the second time Dufrene has been part of the parade.
Operation Turkey: 700 birds prepped for Thanksgiving meal delivery
Thanks to the hard work of hundreds of volunteers, 12,500 meals will be delivered to those in need across the Austin area this Thanksgiving.
What to do if your package gets stolen
Thousands of packages will be delivered during the holiday season, making them potential targets for thefts, but there are steps you can take if this happens.
Thanksgiving travel 2023: Best, worst times to drive
AAA predicts about 55.4 million people will be traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday which is AAA’s third-highest forecast ever.
Warren Buffet gifts shares of Berkshire Hathaway stock to children's foundations for Thanksgiving
The billionaire's charitable gifts to the foundations total $876 million.
Toys for young kids
Playtime may be fresh on their minds, but these toys will keep them fully engaged.
Plush and doll gift ideas
Snuggle up with these great gift ideas sure to make your season extra cuddly!
Best building toys
Here’s a category inspired by my own children’s love for building.
Flying for Thanksgiving? Here are travel tips from an airline pilot
Flights can be significantly impacted this holiday season by delays, a shortage of pilots and airline staff and a powerful cross-country storm.
Black Friday is almost here. What to know about the sales event's history and evolution
While Black Friday may no longer look like the crowd-filled, in-person mayhem that it was just decades ago, the holiday sales event is still slated to attract millions of consumers.
Here's what stores will open and when on Black Friday
A number of stores closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as the holiday shopping season begins.
Most disruptive Thanksgiving travel could happen Tuesday thanks to powerful cross-country storm
A powerful storm impacting more than 30 states in the central and eastern U.S. will bring a variety of weather impacts as millions of Americans begin their Thanksgiving travel.
Austin police provide safety tips during the holidays
The Austin Police Department said crime tends to rise during the holidays, and they want residents to be aware.
The most controversial parts of your Thanksgiving meal
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research looks at the country's Thanksgiving tastes.
Central Texas Food Bank gives out holiday meals in East Austin
Volunteers with the Central Texas Food Bank loaded up vehicles with a collective 13,000 pounds of food, including Thanksgiving Day turkeys, at a East Austin distribution site.
'Pack your patience': Austin airport expected to be busier than average for holiday travel
Austin airport officials are asking travels to be patient as the airport is expected to be busier than average for holiday travel.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Stars rehearse at Herald Square
This year's parade will feature performances from "Back to the Future: The Musical," "Spamalot" and more!
Krispy Kreme celebrates 20th anniversary of 'Elf' with movie-inspired holiday donuts: See the festive treats
New donuts include the Buddy Snow Globe and Buddy Makes Breakfast
When should stores start playing Christmas music? Here's how retailers decide
How early is too early to start playing Wham's "Last Christmas" over store speakers? It depends on who you ask.
Cost of classic Thanksgiving feast is mixed bag: survey
The rush is on at local grocery stores, as Central Texans scramble to get everything they need for that Thanksgiving feast. A new survey says it’s a mixed bag when it comes to the cost of your feast this year.