Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign needed more than ever due to COVID-19, officials say
The Red Kettle is the most important annual fundraiser for the Salvation Army. It provides shelter, meals, and Christmas toys to those in need.
Dallas, Fort Worth Turkey Trots go virtual for 2020 due to COVID-19
Organizers of the Dallas Turkey Trot says they normally have more than 20,000 participants, but this year the virus has cut that by nearly 80 percent.
Owl found in Rockefeller Christmas tree has been set free
The Ravensbeard Wildlife Center took in the owl, named Rockefeller, and treated her for dehydration after she hadn't had food or water in 3 days.
Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.
More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
Trump pardons national Thanksgiving turkey at the White House
President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered reprieve to a turkey as part of an annual Thanksgiving tradition.
Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree, kicks off holiday season at White House
Melania Trump has ushered in the holiday season at the White House.
Thanksgiving travelers keep Dallas Love Field busy
Passengers at Dallas Love Field said they have concerns about traveling due to COVID-19 and deciding to fly during Thanksgiving was a difficult decision.
North Texas food pantries struggling to keep up with demand ahead of Thanksgiving
As we get closer to Thanksgiving, more people are scrambling to find out where they can line up to put food on the table.
Staying home for Thanksgiving? Tubi has a feast of free holiday shows and movies to stream
Need some entertainment for your socially distanced Thanksgiving celebration? Tubi is streaming free holiday movies and shows to enjoy at home with your whole household.
North Texas grocery stores noticeably busy ahead of Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving upon us, the aisles are feeling a lot more crowded than what we’ve started to become accustomed to during the pandemic.
Experts warn COVID testing ahead of Thanksgiving may give false sense of security
For many making plans to travel this Thanksgiving also includes plans for a trip to a COVID-19 testing site.
Comfort food care packages available for at-risk youth, families in Texas
A program has been launched to provide holiday meals for at-risk youth and families across Texas, while also supporting local restaurants.
2020 Fort Worth Parade of Lights goes virtual due to COVID-19
The pre-recorded event featured a number of floats, music performances and entertainers.
PHOTOS: Presidential turkeys arrive in DC ahead of annual pardon
The Willard Hotel in D.C. welcomed some very important guests -- a pair of turkeys preparing for their upcoming pardoning ceremony.
These are the major retailers closing for Thanksgiving Day this year
As retailers look ahead to the holidays, in a reversal of recent years, many have already decided to shut their doors on Thanksgiving Day to accommodate their employees working during the coronavirus pandemic or take a new approach to the traditional holiday shopping season.
Lines extend for miles for Tyler Perry's Thanksgiving giveaway
The first person in line arrived at 3 p.m. Saturday – 15 hours in advance.
Non-profits seeing unprecedented demand of North Texas families in need of food due to COVID-19 pandemic
Thanksgiving is a time when many families come together around a meal, but that will not be possible for many North Texas families due to financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.