When's the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner? Experts share their verdict
Even though the grand meal is called "Thanksgiving dinner," the dining time often falls between lunch and dinner. Are there practical reasons for this early dinnertime, or is it just traditional?
Even though the grand meal is called "Thanksgiving dinner," the dining time often falls between lunch and dinner. Are there practical reasons for this early dinnertime, or is it just traditional?
Thanksgiving 2025: Try the T.U.R.K.E.Y. workout
Two personal trainers from Life Time Cypress share their quick workout plan to stay healthy for Thanksgiving.
Two personal trainers from Life Time Cypress share their quick workout plan to stay healthy for Thanksgiving.
The most popular Thanksgiving side dishes of 2025
You’re almost certain to pile up a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy next to that drumstick. And stuffing is a sure bet. But what about yams? Or even macaroni and cheese?
You’re almost certain to pile up a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy next to that drumstick. And stuffing is a sure bet. But what about yams? Or even macaroni and cheese?
6 classic Thanksgiving side dishes that have disappeared from American tables
Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.
Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.
Which stores are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025 in Houston, Texas?
Don’t let that one ingredient you forgot to buy ruin your Thanksgiving dinner. Here are some of the grocery stores that will be open in Houston on Thanksgiving Day.
Don’t let that one ingredient you forgot to buy ruin your Thanksgiving dinner. Here are some of the grocery stores that will be open in Houston on Thanksgiving Day.
Chipotle offering BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve
Chipotle is offering three holiday promotions, including a BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve and $10 off its new Build-Your-Own Chipotle family meal kit.
Chipotle is offering three holiday promotions, including a BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve and $10 off its new Build-Your-Own Chipotle family meal kit.
When do stores open on Black Friday this year?
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
How to fry a turkey for Thanksgiving: Safety tips to avoid dinner disaster
Despite warnings every year, someone tries to deep-fry their turkey and it just ends up in disaster. Here's safety advice to avoid Thanksgiving turning into an emergency.
Despite warnings every year, someone tries to deep-fry their turkey and it just ends up in disaster. Here's safety advice to avoid Thanksgiving turning into an emergency.
Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots collection underway, how to make a donation
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas.
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas.
Texas State Park holiday events 2025: Lights, trails, and fun activities
Texas State Parks are hosting a variety of holiday-themed events across the state during November and December, inviting visitors to enjoy festive activities from watercolor painting to kayak tours.
Texas State Parks are hosting a variety of holiday-themed events across the state during November and December, inviting visitors to enjoy festive activities from watercolor painting to kayak tours.
First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
Thanksgiving 2025: Restaurants in Houston to be open on Nov. 27
Are you skipping the cooking for Thanksgiving this year? Luckily, there will be plenty of restaurants open for the holiday, and some will even offer a special Thanksgiving menu.
Are you skipping the cooking for Thanksgiving this year? Luckily, there will be plenty of restaurants open for the holiday, and some will even offer a special Thanksgiving menu.
Marmo Chef offers Thanksgiving Leftover inspiration- Italian Style
Chef Ilias Gugole at Marmo takes Katie Stone’s challenge to come up with a new take on Thanksgiving leftovers.
Chef Ilias Gugole at Marmo takes Katie Stone’s challenge to come up with a new take on Thanksgiving leftovers.
Texas high school band marches in Macy's 99th Thanksgiving Day Parade
The L.D. Bell Blue Raider Band from Hurst, Texas, a highly decorated high school marching ensemble, has been selected to perform in the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
The L.D. Bell Blue Raider Band from Hurst, Texas, a highly decorated high school marching ensemble, has been selected to perform in the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
This year's top Thanksgiving travel destinations
This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.
This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.
Thanksgiving recipe: Sweet potato casserole
FOX 26's Denise Middleton and her family welcomes us to the Middleton kitchen to share their sweet potato casserole recipe.
FOX 26's Denise Middleton and her family welcomes us to the Middleton kitchen to share their sweet potato casserole recipe.
How much will this year's Thanksgiving feast cost?
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
What pharmacies are open in Texas on Thanksgiving?
If you expect to need a prescription refill around the holidays, or a bout of sniffles has you wondering if you'll need to grab some over-the-counter supplies, these are the major pharmaceutical chains' hours for Thanksgiving.
If you expect to need a prescription refill around the holidays, or a bout of sniffles has you wondering if you'll need to grab some over-the-counter supplies, these are the major pharmaceutical chains' hours for Thanksgiving.