A 12-year-old girl was safely rescued after a sand collapse at Spring Creek in Montgomery County, with first responders from four agencies working together to prevent a potential tragedy on Thanksgiving.

On one of the year’s most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thousands traveled through Houston airports this Thanksgiving, some visiting family, others keeping holiday traditions like Black Friday shopping at The Galleria.

Police said the driver stayed at the scene.

Texans offensive lineman gives back at Thanksgiving time

Thanksgiving plans became complicated this year for families after two tornadoes hit the area Monday, disrupting holiday celebrations.

Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation partnered with Walmart this week to provide Thanksgiving meals and essential items to nearly 2,000 underserved families in Texas.

If carving your Thanksgiving turkey feels a bit intimidating, you’re not alone. Award-winning chef and host of “Eat Like a Local” Chris Shepherd is here to help. Here are his tips for how to carve your turkey like a pro.

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known nationally as “Blackout Wednesday,” has earned a grim reputation as the drunkest day of the year on roads around the country.

Texans player, Stafford graduate Jalen Pitre gives back

Texans players, Cal McNair, Hannah McNair give back at Thanksgiving time

As rising costs squeeze families across the Houston area, officers, churches, and volunteers came together to deliver 600 Thanksgiving meal baskets to Pasadena households in need.

Thanksgiving leads the nation in home cooking fires, and Houston sees the same trend. Fire officials are urging families to take simple precautions before preparing holiday meals.

Thanksgiving is a time for delicious food and gathering with loved ones. But did you know some of your favorite holiday dishes can affect your skin?

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without turkey debacles.

The City Wide Club of America is urgently seeking assistance for its 47th annual Thanksgiving Day Super Feast, held on Nov. 27 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

The Houston Rockets, 50 Cent's G-Unity Foundation, and Kroger are collaborating to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need in Houston.

Texans defensive tackle Tim Settle Jr. gives back with Thanksgiving event at Radack Community Center

Texans wide receiver Nico Collins gives back to community

Livingston police gave out “turkey tickets” instead of citations to 20 drivers ahead of Thanksgiving, surprising them with $20 H-E-B gift cards.

As families prepare for Thanksgiving, organizers in Independence Heights say the need this year is greater than they’ve seen in a long time. On Saturday, a steady stream of cars stretched through the neighborhood as volunteers worked to make sure no one went without a holiday meal.

A Houston animal rescue group is urgently seeking temporary foster homes over the Thanksgiving holiday as its facility reaches capacity with homeless dogs, cats and puppies.

Several organizations in Houston are hosting turkey giveaways and community events to support families during Thanksgiving 2025.

National Leftovers Day, on November 28, is your ticket to stretching your Thanksgiving meal into a weekend of deliciousness. Drop a comment and tell us how you do it!

Hosting but don’t want to cook this holiday season? Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV rounded up her top restaurant picks for a Thanksgiving feast at home. See what's on the menu with dishes from TRIBUTE at The Houstonian, State Fare Kitchen & Bar and BB’s Tex-Orleans.

Several restaurants in Houston are offering special Thanksgiving dining experiences, including dine-in options, to-go meals, and buffets.

Houston's restaurants offer diverse Thanksgiving takeout and dining options for 2025, catering to various preferences and group sizes.

Find out where to donate or receive food this Thanksgiving in Houston. Explore local food drives, meal distribution events, and volunteer opportunities to help families in need or access free holiday meals and essential resources.

It seems like everyone is in the Christmas Spirit as soon as Halloween is over. On social media, as people took their costumes off, they seemingly replaced their Halloween decorations with Christmas decorations.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, Independence Heights community leaders are calling on Houston-area residents to help families facing immediate food needs.

AI Montessori Academy in Cypress is spreading holiday cheer by collecting Thanksgiving food and Toys for Tots donations for local families in need.

UPS mistakenly marked Moxie District 31 as “closed” on Wednesday — despite it being open and waiting for a shipment. Friday morning, the owners showed up at a distribution center, where they got their shipment and were able to keep their business plan afloat.

With a mix of culinary creativity and helpful hacks, this is perfect for looking to stretch their holiday feast and elevate their post-Thanksgiving meals. Exploring innovative and delicious ways to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers into creative dishes the whole family will love.

Thanksgiving Day was extra special for four families at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, who celebrated the arrival of their newest little bundles of joy.

For many small businesses, Black Friday is the most important sales day of the year, often compared to the Super Bowl for retailers. But for Moxie District 31, a family-owned boutique in Clear Lake, a crucial misstep has added an unexpected hurdle.

The city of Houston has faced many monumental moments this year, and we have a lot to be thankful for.

Thanksgiving Climatology for Houston (IAH)

Thanksgiving this year is more than a celebration of gratitude—it’s a moment Julie Caron has been waiting for her whole life.

In Houston, the holiday season brings a curious tradition involving two local businesses with a shared name: The Flying Saucer Pie Company and The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium.

Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office is conducting its annual "Operation Turkey Dinner" program, delivering fully cooked Thanksgiving meals to Houston families facing hardships.

The lines are long, the parking spaces are limited and the highways are jammed up. Thanksgiving travel season has arrived.

Defensive tackle gives back at Sunnyside Community Center

As millions of travelers prepare to hit the skies for Thanksgiving, the Houston Airports System is bracing for an influx of around 2.2 million passengers. But this busy travel season also brings a surge in travel scams, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning passengers to stay vigilant.

The bake Shop at All Things Acres in Brenham bakes some pretty special pies. One pie in particular is the Mo Pie U Bourbon Chocolate Pecan pie, which is a big piece of the pie for a very important cause; helping kids who have lost a parent with scholarships to college.

Thanksgiving is Thursday and millions of people will either be getting in their cars or hopping on a plane to travel to see family and friends.

An early morning cold front will bring some pre-dawn rain showers

Walking into the TSA screening machine and raising your hands is part of the travel ritual. But did you know your bag goes through a more advanced screening?

Two cold fronts coming through this week means Thanksgiving may actually feel like Thanksgiving in the temperature department in Houston.

The Houston Rockets are ready give back as their ‘Season of Giving’ continues. See how the team is helping to support families and communities in need during the holiday season.

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is ramping up traffic enforcement to ensure everyone reaches their holiday destinations safely.

One of the nation’s largest food donation events is calling for urgent donations after facing food shortages ahead of Thanksgiving Day.

Reporter Gage Goulding gets exclusive behind-the-scenes access to see how TSA ensures luggage is safe to load onto an aircraft

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and holiday travel is expected to break records nationwide and in Houston.

Thanksgiving Prep: Turkey Tips and Tricks with a professional! You may switch out your sides each year, but there is no getting around Turkey on Thanksgiving. Follow these tips to help you whip up a feast! With the holiday just around the corner, Chef Colin Shine took Houston Life inside the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Houston showroom kitchen to walk us through some turkey tips that will help you prepare an impressive and (maybe less stressful?) Thanksgiving feast.

Having two major airports in Houston is both a blessing and a curse for some travelers.

Holiday prep doesn't have to be stressful. An award-winning chef who has fed thousands of students and faculty at the University of Houston shares his advice on cooking for large gatherings.

Bring your family and friends together this Thanksgiving with these 10 engaging board games perfect for all ages and gatherings.

For those looking to travel for Thanksgiving next week, it might be better to get all of your online errands taken care of before heading to the airports in Houston.

With just over a week until Thanksgiving Day, the City of Houston is looking for the community’s help as it gears up for another fun-filled holiday parade.

Houston offers a variety of Thanksgiving dining options, including dine-in and to-go meals.

From food preparation to meal delivery, you can be part of a movement and positively impact families one meal at a time.

If you're looking to impress your guests this Thanksgiving, wine and lifestyle expert Daniela Garrido joined us with the perfect wine pairings to complement your favorite dish.

Find out where to donate or receive food this Thanksgiving in Houston. Explore local food drives, meal distribution events, and volunteer opportunities to help families in need or access free holiday meals and essential resources.

Leigh Ann Chatagnier, cookbook author and food blogger behind “My Diary of Us,” stops by with three recipes inspired by classic Thanksgiving sides. Plus, a new twist on the traditional pumpkin pie for dessert.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and in case you’re looking to travel for the holidays, you might want to consider a staycation.

It seems like everyone is in the Christmas Spirit as soon as Halloween is over. On social media, as people took their costumes off, they seemingly replaced their Halloween decorations with Christmas decorations.

Join thousands of Houstonians in celebrating the spirit of Thanksgiving with the 75th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade today.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, local organization Families Helping Families is hard at work, preparing to provide 40 tons of food to families in need across the Houston area.

Lagoonfest has now transformed into a whimsical pumpkin patch of sorts! That’s right, the 12-acre lagoon is now aglow with Pumpkin Lights. Picture massive, lit-up jack-o’-lanterns showcasing designs ranging from dinosaurs and sea creatures to favorite characters from iconic Halloween films. You will find fun for the whole family! Houston Life’s Melanie Camp jumped at the opportunity to visit Lagoonfest and check out the Pumpkins Lights set up.

Houston Life got a preview of the 4th Wall Theatre Company's latest production, "The Thanksgiving Play." It's about a school producing a Thanksgiving play that's both historically accurate and culturally sensitive. Of course, it doesn't go off as planned. We spoke to one of the actors, Faith Fossett and Jennifer Dean, managing director of 4th Wall Theatre Company.

Whether you’re traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.

Dozens of families say their Thanksgiving was ruined because a caterer they hired didn’t deliver, and despite pre-paying, many of them still haven’t seen their turkey.

The American Jewish Committee and KPRC 2 partner to present America's Table, featuring the many faces and communities of Houston who contribute to making this city one of the most diverse, welcoming, and resilient places in the country

Black Friday is almost upon us, when retailers kick off the holiday season with offers meant to get customers in the shopping mood.

A Houston-area animal shelter has one thing to be thankful for this year: EMPTY. KENNELS.

Some Houston area customers received an unwelcome message early Thanksgiving morning; the dinners they pre-ordered from a Cracker Barrel in League City had been canceled.

This November, our focus was on Operation Turkey. The organization worked to make sure families in need would receive a warm meal on Thanksgiving Day.

Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office is giving back in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Several church organizations are holding a turkey giveaway in Houston on Wednesday.

It’s still hard to believe that Matthew Perry, one of the six stars of “Friends,” died a few weeks ago.

There is only one dessert that is appropriate for Thanksgiving, and it’s pumpkin pie.

Offensive line gives out Thanksgiving meals with Kroger.

The Houston Rockets teamed up with rapper 50 Cent’s charity G-Unity Foundation and several other organizations to help needy families this Thanksgiving season.

Whether you’re traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.

Walking down the aisle of an H-E-B grocery store in Houston, Texans veteran defensive end Jonathan Greenard was looking to connect with a family before zeroing in on a father and a son.

Are you looking for ways to give back this holiday season? If so, the City Wide Club is still looking for volunteers for the annual Grab ‘n Go or Sit ‘n Sup Super Feasts.

Almost everyone gets heartburn once in a while, and it’s especially common around the holidays since overeating rich foods and drinking alcohol can all trigger the condition. However, those with frequent symptoms should get checked to prevent more serious problems.

Head into any of Exclusive Furniture’s 8 Houston-area locations for chance to SPIN AND WIN IT ALL!

Just want a snuggle? Here's how to borrow a furry friend for the holidays that you can return afterward

‘Tis the season for a turkey takeover!

Cooler temperatures are in the forecast for much of Thanksgiving week.

According to data from a survey taken by 2,000 Americans, Whataburger is the most Googled fast food chain amongst Texans during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Chef Shepherd and his friends from ‘Eat Like a Local’ help you plan the perfect Thanksgiving!

Not hosting? Don't be the guest that arrives empty handed! Montrose Cheese & Wine has the perfect items to bring to the party.

Take the stress out of Thanksgiving cooking with private chef Travis Cooks. He's sharing an easy potato dish perfect for your holiday feast you can cook at home. Or let him cook a whole Thanksgiving meal for you. Find out how in the article.

On Thanksgiving Day, Operation Turkey will be conducting free turkey giveaways throughout Houston, Katy and Pasadena.

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, nothing says holiday spirit more than putting up your Christmas decorations…including the tree!

The power went out for most of the Bridgeland planned community in Cypress at about 11 a.m.

Jeffrey Williams, a retired chef, worked at the Houston Country Club for 34 years.