How to handle combative relatives during the holidays: 'Welcome to attend,' with conditions

They say this is the most wonderful time of the year — and quite possibly, it could be. That is, except if you anticipate having combative relatives in your home during the holidays.

Hottest last-minute Thanksgiving purchases

Check out what customers are most likely to buy at the last minute this year before their Thanksgiving meal, according to Instacart.

Thanksgiving as tool for autistic students
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Thanksgiving is not only a time to gather and wat a delicious dinner, it's also an opportunity to learn for several autistic students from a school in New Jersey. FOX's Chris O'Connell has more.

Restaurants, stores open on Thanksgiving
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There are a number of restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day! Cracker Barrel and Golden Corral locations have turkey dinners available, but if you don't like turkey, a number of other food chains are open to help those cravings.

Drivers hitting the road for Thanksgiving
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The day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year and Houston highways are feeling it! I-10 is the busiest highway in the entire state of Texas, according to AAA, and FOX 26's Abigail Dye visited the Bucees in Katy to talk to drivers about their trips.

Houston prepares for Thanksgiving Day parade
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Police in downtown Houston are preparing for tomorrow's Thanksgiving Day Parade as those participating had a rehearsal earlier on Wednesday. Thousands of people are expected to attend the 74th annual event. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff has more on the parade route!

Thanksgiving travel off to a good start despite earlier storms in the East

Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.

Plush and doll gift ideas

Snuggle up with these great gift ideas sure to make your season extra cuddly!

Avoiding common Thanksgiving hazards
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Some of you may be deep frying a turkey on Thanksgiving. You're going to have pies in the oven, and you're going to have a whole lot of people over distracting you, too. So you want to make sure you don't make any kitchen mistakes that could land you in the ER.

Houston airports prepare for holiday travel
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It's expected to be a very busy holiday week for airports across the country including here in Houston and after last years debacle with Southwest Airlines flight cancellations and delays.

Thanksgiving holiday travel chaos
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Airports across the country are preparing for millions of people heading home for the holidays but things could get hectic. FOX's Joy Addison has more from Bush Airport.

Free COVID-19 tests ahead of holiday travel
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The holiday season means spreading joy and maybe unintentionally, spreading germs. The Biden Administration is offering to send another round of free at-home COVID tests in preparation for a potential surge is offering to send another round of free at-home Covid tests.

Behind Breaking Bond - Holiday safety
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In this episode of Behind Breaking Bond, FOX 26's Randy Wallace and Andy Kahn are joined by Amy Smith Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council about domestic violence resources during the holiday season and staying safe.

When and where to watch classic holiday specials on TV this year

It’s that time again to cozy up on the couch with your favorite holiday film (or two, or three.) Here is when and where to watch the holiday classics on TV this year.