THANKSGIVING

From filtered water bottles to a pedicure foot spa, there are plenty of great gift ideas to choose from at Walmart.

On Sunday, November 28, Erin Napier took to Instagram to let her followers in on what she considers to be her little slice of heaven: her two daughters snuggled up by the Christmas tree.

KPRC 2 is proud to once again partner with the <a href="https://www.ajc.org/houston" target="_blank">American Jewish Committee</a> for “America’s Table”.

Power outages left some families across the Houston area struggling to prepare Thanksgiving meals.

Hundreds of people spent part of their Thanksgiving at the George R. Brown Convention Center serving food or picking up meals during the 43rd annual Super Feast.

Operation Turkey delivered 10,000 meals to Houston families on Thanksgiving.

Five cheerleaders from Friendswood High School are set to take part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.

The City of Houston’s 72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade has been canceled due to storms across the Houston area.

In his recent memoir, the late Trader Joe's founder Joe Coulombe wrote he kept his stores open on Thanksgiving and Christmas for years. The reason: Wine.

Thousands of people will eat Thanksgiving meal at George R. Brown Convention Center for the 43rd annual Thanksgiving Super Feast.

Residents are encouraged to take caution with activities that could begin fires.

Diabetes is considered a growing epidemic in the U.S.

Residents are encouraged to take caution with activities that could begin fires.

Houston Texans head coach David Culley has been blessed with having a lot of good cooks in the family, but right now he says there’s no better cook than his wife.

If you're hosting, you're probably starting to make lists and consider what you need around the house. We're here to help.

We’re talking about thousands of people expected to attend man holiday gatherings around Houston that require a lot of space...and that means <i>a lot</i> of road closures.

Thanksgiving is coming, Houston! And what better way to celebrate than with a pie!

This Thanksgiving week, we posed the question to members of our KPRC 2 team -- <i>What are you thankful for this year?</i>

Family bragging rights, and maybe even some made-up trophies, are usually on the line for a game people look forward to annually.

We all love spoiling our pets, and amid the spoiling we do to ourselves on Thanksgiving with all the delicious food, some of us consider doing the same for our pets.

What you need to know to deliver the goods

Houston Texans star Justin Reid partnered with Kroger to help 20 families buy Thanksgiving groceries.

Tesla wants to avoid long, frustrating lines at its Superchargers by letting owners charge up for free overnight and in the early morning.

Have you ever sat back and wondered, “If I were a Thanksgiving food, what would I be?” ... Yeah, safe to say, probably no one has!

Police and organizers say the annual Thanksgiving Day parade in Houston will be safe, taking <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/11/22/police-parade-crash-suspect-was-in-a-domestic-disturbance/" target="_blank">Sunday’s deadly parade in Wisconsin</a> into consideration.

There’s still time to get your home ready for the holidays at gallery furniture’s Thanksgiving super sale!

The philanthropic-minded Ouzo Bay visited KidsMeals Inc. in Houston to donate, pack and deliver an abundance of fresh turkeys for families in need.

Every year, the Super Feast feeds thousands of Houstonians for Thanksgiving, but this year they are the ones in need.

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

On Saturday, several organizers and hundreds of volunteers provided food for thousands of families in the Houston area.

He’s just completed his first 100 days as superintendent of the Houston Independent School District. Millard House II says many of those days were spent listening to the parents, teachers and staff about their priorities.

Less than a week away from Thanksgiving and once again, it will be a holiday with the ever-looming pandemic on many people’s brains.

Get a behind-the-scenes look in this story at the new 2021 parade floats as they are being finalized for the 72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you’ve likely either made a detailed grocery list, or you’ve thought a lot about what you will serve at the table.

This holiday season skip the can of cranberry sauce and make your own!

Texas drivers will be paying slightly less on gas this Thanksgiving week.

A grandmother and stranger to whom she once mistakenly texted an invitation are gathering for their 6th Thanksgiving together this year.

Families in Fort Bend County still have time to register for an annual food drive held the week of Thanksgiving.

Reynolds Wrap has unveiled three new recipes to make your Thanksgiving turkey look and taste like a hot dog.

The internet was alight on Monday with love for a Hershey-made Reese's peanut butter pie that unfortunately sold out.

‘Tis the season to get creative!

Now that Fall is in full swing, many Houstonians will begin sorting through their extensive grocery list for holiday meals and start some early shopping to find the best deals on gifts.

She’s a self-taught baker who started blogging in 2008 and since then has turned her passion for baking into a full-blown business!

While the holidays are a celebratory time for many, some of our neighbors may still be facing hardships while trying to give their families a season’s feast.

Krispy Kreme has released four new, seasonal donuts ahead of Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and for some, this might be the first time you’re seeing family members and friends in a long time.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pricier this year.

Halloween has come and gone. Up next, Thanksgiving. This year, skip the thawing, brining, stuffing and basting and opt for a stress-free Turkey Day feast with a little extra oomph. These Houston barbecue joints are offering smoking-good turkey, briskets, ham and side items worthy of your Thanksgiving table.

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the details of the city’s 72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade since the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday.

There are so many things to love about this time of year, including Friendsgiving, which is when a group of friends gathers together to celebrate Thanksgiving.

If you’re ready to get out of town for the holidays this year, experts are saying right now is the time to buy your flights.

More than half of US states have no minimum age at which a child can be tried as a juvenile delinquent

With some Americans now paying the price for what they did over Thanksgiving, health officials are warning people begging them, even not to make the same mistake during the Christmas and New Year's season. Zana Cooper, a 60-year-old cancer survivor in Murrieta, California, tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a Thanksgiving dinner with her son’s girlfriend’s family. Cooper learned the following Sunday that he tested positive. Her family started developing symptoms, and seven members tested positive, said Dr. Thomas Farley, Philadelphia's health commissioner. Harry and Ashley Neidig, of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, tested positive for COVID-19 last week.

KATY, Texas – Health experts are hoping to see increased traffic at testing sites this week now that the Thanksgiving holiday is over. The same data also shows a surge in testing days leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. In Harris County, 21,109 people took a test from Nov. 17 through Nov. 30, according to Harris County Public Health. Now, city and county health experts are hoping that the upward trend continues this week. “We do know that the incubation period again for COVID-19 is two to three days,” Dr. Shah said.

Even though they look a little different, many people are starting to get their holiday shopping done. The FBI put out a list of tips that could help protect you from online scammers as you shop. Make sure the website is reputable before shopping or providing info like your credit card number. Be wary of social media posts (some posing as holiday promotions or contests) offering discounts, deals or free gifts cards/vouchers. Keep a close eye on your credit and bank statements to make sure no fraudulent charges are being made.

Dr. Joseph Varon has been working nonstop at The United Medical Hospital for 255 days. He said he and his staff are busy and tired, but they’re treating COVID-19 patients around the clock. Now they’re getting prepared for what Thanksgiving and Black Friday could bring. Varon said people need to quarantine for five days and get tested if they traveled for Thanksgiving and were around large crowds on Black Friday. Varon was seen in a heartbreaking photo comforting a patient in the coronavirus intensive care unit on Thanksgiving is going viral.

HOUSTON – Every Thanksgiving, we gather with our family, friends and loved ones to reflect upon the year and express our gratitude for the year’s blessings. During our America’s Table program, we share immigrant stories that inspire, celebrate our cultural roots and hopefully, entice you to cut each other some slack. America’s Table will be presented by KPRC 2′s Kris Gutierrez and former KPRC 2 anchor Linda Lorelle. Read America’s Table Here:America’s Table is brought to you by the American Jewish Committee’s Community of Conscience, H-E-B, Memorial Hermann, Linda Lorelle Media, Big A Productions, Frost Bank, The Jewish Herald-Voice and others. Emmy Award-winning journalist and entrepreneur, Linda Lorelle, guides guests through insightful, intimate conversations that reveal our common humanity.

HOUSTON – “Jeopardy” game show host Alex Trebek filmed a Thanksgiving message to share with the world prior to his death on Nov. 8. The staff of “Jeopardy” shared the message on Twitter Thanksgiving Day, saying it was “high on our list of things to be thankful for this year.”High on our list of things to be thankful for this year: Alex's Thanksgiving message from today's show. We hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! (@Jeopardy) November 26, 2020In the video, Trebek said, “Happy Thanksgiving ladies and gentlemen. In spite of what America and the rest of the world is experiencing right now there are many reasons to be thankful.

But 400 years ago, the pilgrim's first Thanksgiving took place over a three-day interval. Most of the civilized world was using the Gregorian Calendar, but England, unhappy with the Church of Rome, refused to go along with the new calendar. Not until more than a century later — in 1752 — would England (and its American colonies) convert to the Gregorian Calendar. What would the night sky have looked like? In all, it would have been a glorious celestial scene for any of the pilgrims who gazed skyward during that first Thanksgiving.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two winter storms blasted the United States on Wednesday, stranding motorists and causing thousands of flight delays as Americans jammed highways and airports to visit family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday. She had snowchains for her two-wheel drive car, but did not know how to put them on. Los Angeles International Airport told domestic passengers to arrive three hours early as it expected 238,000 passengers and 113,000 vehicles on Wednesday. But it brought evacuation warnings to thousands of residents in Santa Barbara suburbs for possible mudslides on fire-charred hills. There are apocalyptic storms all over the country and 50mph winds!

EMBED >More News Videos A new treasure hunt using electrical box murals across Houston could win someone $100,000. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A scavenger hunt on Thanksgiving wants to give you a $500 prize along with that slice of pumpkin pie!Hidden Treasure Hunts is hosting free events in Houston and Beaumont on Thanksgiving Day.To enter, you have to solve a riddle online, and if it's correct, you get the next clue. "The riddles will get harder and harder and at the end, you'll have a master riddle that you're going to have to put it all together to come up with the answer to win the money," Sanford told ABC13 this summer.The business expanded into Houston in August.It is free to play, but to win the money, players must sign up ahead of time at the Hidden Treasure Hunts website

EMBED >More News Videos A new treasure hunt using electrical box murals across Houston could win someone $100,000. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A scavenger hunt on Thanksgiving wants to give you a $500 prize along with that slice of pumpkin pie!Hidden Treasure Hunts is hosting free events in Houston and Beaumont on Thanksgiving Day.To enter, you have to solve a riddle online, and if it's correct, you get the next clue. "The riddles will get harder and harder and at the end, you'll have a master riddle that you're going to have to put it all together to come up with the answer to win the money," Sanford told ABC13 this summer.The business expanded into Houston in August.It is free to play, but to win the money, players must sign up ahead of time at the Hidden Treasure Hunts website

Walmart will offer Thanksgiving deals online, Macy's sales fell last quarter, Tinder changes its matching algorithm and more. CBS News MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has today's CBSN business headlines.

Obama pardons "Cheese," the Thanksgiving turkey President Obama delivers brief remarks about Thanksgiving before offering a presidential pardon to "Cheese," this year's lucky Turkey.