Houston Airports say travel up 160% compared to 2020

The TSA is asking flyers to be prepared for busier airports this holiday season. They tell FOX 26, right now on a daily basis, over two million people are flying across the county.

NHTSA ramps up anti-DUI campaign ahead of busy holiday travel

In December 2019, 837 people lost their lives in crashes involving a drunk driver, data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed.

FOX Family Feast: Melissa's Hasselback Potatoes

For the FOX Family Feast, Anchor Melissa Wilson prepares an alternate for mashed potates: Hasselback Potatoes!

FOX Family Feast: Sally's Pumpkin Crunch Cake

For the FOX Family Feast, Anchor Sally MacDonald and her two daughters prepare a different take on the pumpkin pie: Pumpkin Crunch Cake!

Thanksgiving dinner: The origins of our traditional foods

The modern Thanksgiving meal took many centuries to develop. Here’s a look at where those menu items came from:

How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last? USDA says 3 to 4 days

The USDA says your plans for your Thanksgiving leftovers should involve throwing them out after three or four days.

Don't wash your turkey this Thanksgiving, CDC says

Federal food safety experts are back with their annual reminder not to wash raw turkey this Thanksgiving, or any meats for that matter.

Unruly airline passengers must be placed on no-fly list, union says

The Transport Workers Union is calling on Congress to place unruly airline passengers on a no-fly list in order to quell the surge of violent incidents taking place on U.S. airlines.

Woman who started virtual Thanksgiving table in 2020 to ‘create another gathering’

In 2020, the Boston resident thought up a way to spread a little holiday cheer with a creative take on a virtual Thanksgiving party — and this year she will do the same.

Cirque du Soleil captivates Houston with mesmerizing premier night of Alegria

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the show took a 20-month hiatus but the wait was certainly worth it as the iconic production, Alegria, hit the stage with exciting new acrobatics and stunning visuals.

Poll: 2 in 3 Americans plan to attend Thanksgiving gathering this year

More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.

Thanksgiving 2021: TSA dishes on which foods can be checked, carried through security

While most Thanksgiving foods can be carried through airport security, the Transportation Security Administration says some items will need to be transported in checked baggage.

TSA preparing for Thanksgiving travel to hit pre-pandemic levels

Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.

Family hoping breakthrough Spina Bifida procedure will help 'miracle baby'

A couple was thrilled to find out they were having a baby, after dealing with 10-years of infertility, but that excitement was soon overshadowed by fear when they learned their baby had spina bifida.

Frida Kahlo's 'Diego y yo' self-portrait sells for record $34.9 million

Frida Kahlo’s “Diego y yo,” one of the artist’s final self-portraits, sold this week for a record $34.9 million at Sotheby’s in New York City.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2021: How to get a free reusable cup on Nov. 18

Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.