Thanksgiving turkey giveaway events for greater Houston-area residents

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and FOX 26 has complied a list of food distribution drives that are taking place across the area ahead of the holiday. 

Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19

According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.

Here are the USPS deadlines to get a package to arrive by Christmas

The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for more gifts to be mailed this year than usual as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many families to spend holidays apart.

How to get free Thanksgiving dinner, plus other ways to save

The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.

US Postal Service expands Operation Santa program nationwide

The U.S. Postal Service expanded its letters to Santa program on Monday, allowing more people to fulfill the Christmas wish lists for families and children in need.

2020 Dickens on The Squares in Galveston canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

Dickens on The Strand, which was to be held under a new configuration this year as Dickens on The Squares, has been canceled in Galveston due to concerns over COVID-19.

Charlie Brown holiday specials to air on broadcast TV following deal with Apple, PBS

The Peanuts gang will be back on broadcast television for the holiday season. Apple TV+ is teaming up with PBS to air both "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

Cancel big Thanksgiving plans and gatherings, says Harris County Judge Hidalgo

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is asking residents to cancel their big holiday plans and gatherings due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases in the area.

Doctor offers ways to keep your family healthy this Thanksgiving

If you're still trying to decide whether to go visit family members for Thanksgiving, Dr. Michael Chang with UT Physicians and UT Health shares his advice.

Many Houstonians in need as Thanksgiving holiday approaches

As major Thanksgiving Day events get canceled in the Houston area, agencies are asking for the public's help to donate food and time for those in need this holiday.

Houston's Thanksgiving Day parade canceled for first time ever

Houston's Thanksgiving Day parade has been canceled for the first time in its 71-year history. Instead, the city will host an H-E-B Family Thanksgiving food distribution.

Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving

Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.

NORAD to track Santa on Christmas Eve 2020, but with less volunteers amid pandemic

NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.

Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.