Black Friday crowds thin amid surging COVID-19 pandemic as retailers push online sales

In normal times, Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, drawing millions of shoppers eager to get started on their holiday spending. But these are not normal times.

Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.

How to make your own holiday bows
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Houston?s home for over-the-top holiday decorations gives a quick tutorial on bow-making for trees, gifts, and more.

Santa's mailbag gives a peek into children's pandemic worries

Letters pouring by the tens of thousands into Santa's mailbox offer a glimpse into the worries and hopes of children awaiting a pandemic-hit Christmas.

Austin neighbors start thread to provide free holiday meals for those in need

One Austin man's offering of a full Thanksgiving Day spread to someone struggling reached hundreds of people and started a chain reaction he never saw coming.

Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.

Where to eat on Thanksgiving Day: Houston restaurants that are open
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Thanksgiving Day may feel different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it can still taste as good as always. Some Houston restaurants are ready and willing to serve you.

Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic

U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.

Couple sends cardboard cut-out of themselves to grandkids for holidays

Missy and Barry Buchanan created life-sized cardboard cut-outs of themselves and sent them to their grandchildren in Texas and California ahead of the holidays.

Walk up or drive through Super Feast in Houston this Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, there are big changes to the annual Super Feast in Houston. The event will be held outdoors this year, and families can walk up or drive through.

Super Feast is walk-up or drive-thru today at GRB
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Today you can walk up or drive through the annual Super Feast at the George R. Brown Convention Center. It is grab-and-go this year.

Gift cards can help you save money on holiday gifts

One of the most popular gifts this holiday season will be gift cards because so many people are shopping online.

Last minute shoppers flood grocery stores before Thanksgiving

Grocery stores are having one of their busiest days of the year as people make their last grocery runs before Thanksgiving dinner.

Last-minute Thanksgiving shopping
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Time is running out to pick up Thanksgiving essentials. FOX 26's Nate Griffin is live at HEB in Sugar Land with a look at how things are going.