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Families helping families: Local organization aims to provide 40 tons of food for families in need this Thanksgiving
Read full article: Families helping families: Local organization aims to provide 40 tons of food for families in need this ThanksgivingWith 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.
Pumpkins take over Lagoonfest and it is fun for the whole family!
Read full article: Pumpkins take over Lagoonfest and it is fun for the whole family!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.
The Broadway show ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ comes to Houston
Read full article: The Broadway show ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ comes to HoustonHouston 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.
Holiday travel underway: What Houstonians need to know before they depart
Read full article: Holiday travel underway: What Houstonians need to know before they departWhether you’re traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.
‘It was ruined’: Families disappointed after Deer Park caterer doesn’t deliver on Thanksgiving feasts
Read full article: ‘It was ruined’: Families disappointed after Deer Park caterer doesn’t deliver on Thanksgiving feastsDozens 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.
KPRC 2 presents ‘America’s Table’ this Thanksgiving weekend
Read full article: KPRC 2 presents ‘America’s Table’ this Thanksgiving weekendThe 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 2023: See Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kohls, Home Depot, Macy’s store hours
Read full article: Black Friday 2023: See Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kohls, Home Depot, Macy’s store hoursBlack Friday is almost upon us, when retailers kick off the holiday season with offers meant to get customers in the shopping mood.
‘We just couldn’t be more grateful’: Houston-area animal shelter gives thanks to KPRC 2 after callout for fosters
Read full article: ‘We just couldn’t be more grateful’: Houston-area animal shelter gives thanks to KPRC 2 after callout for fostersA Houston-area animal shelter has one thing to be thankful for this year: EMPTY. KENNELS.
‘We don’t have a backup plan’: Customers upset after Cracker Barrel cancels Thanksgiving dinner orders at last minute
Read full article: ‘We don’t have a backup plan’: Customers upset after Cracker Barrel cancels Thanksgiving dinner orders at last minuteSome 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.
Spring Branch American Legion Post delivers meals to Houstonians during Operation Turkey
Read full article: Spring Branch American Legion Post delivers meals to Houstonians during Operation TurkeyThis November, our focus was on Operation Turkey. The organization worked to make sure families in need would receive a warm meal on Thanksgiving Day.
23rd annual ‘Operation Turkey Dinner’ feeding less fortunate families in the Houston area this Thanksgiving
Read full article: 23rd annual ‘Operation Turkey Dinner’ feeding less fortunate families in the Houston area this ThanksgivingHarris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office is giving back in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Houston Rockets, G-Unity Foundation, Kroger provide Thanksgiving meals to families at Toyota Center
Read full article: Houston Rockets, G-Unity Foundation, Kroger provide Thanksgiving meals to families at Toyota CenterThe Houston Rockets teamed up with rapper 50 Cent’s charity G-Unity Foundation and several other organizations to help needy families this Thanksgiving season.
Here’s what you need to know for Thanksgiving travel from airport wait times to traffic delays for road trips, and more
Read full article: Here’s what you need to know for Thanksgiving travel from airport wait times to traffic delays for road trips, and moreWhether you’re traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.
Texans’ defensive line surprises H-E-B shoppers with gift cards for Thanksgiving: ‘Just to be a blessing’
Read full article: Texans’ defensive line surprises H-E-B shoppers with gift cards for Thanksgiving: ‘Just to be a blessing’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.
Want to give back this Thanksgiving? Volunteer for Houston’s Super Feast: Here’s how
Read full article: Want to give back this Thanksgiving? Volunteer for Houston’s Super Feast: Here’s howAre 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.
Holidays and Heartburn: Knowing When Your Digestive Discomfort is a Sign of Something More Serious
Read full article: Holidays and Heartburn: Knowing When Your Digestive Discomfort is a Sign of Something More SeriousAlmost 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.
‘Provide the love’: Houstonians can foster an animal for a day during the holidays; Here’s how it works
Read full article: ‘Provide the love’: Houstonians can foster an animal for a day during the holidays; Here’s how it worksJust want a snuggle? Here's how to borrow a furry friend for the holidays that you can return afterward
Texans want Whataburger instead of turkey this Thanksgiving, study suggests🍔🦃
Read full article: Texans want Whataburger instead of turkey this Thanksgiving, study suggests🍔🦃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.
Easy Thanksgiving buttermilk thyme potato recipe with Travis Cooks
Read full article: Easy Thanksgiving buttermilk thyme potato recipe with Travis CooksTake 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.
Operation Turkey needs your help to serve Thanksgiving meals to thousands of Houstonians
Read full article: Operation Turkey needs your help to serve Thanksgiving meals to thousands of HoustoniansOn Thanksgiving Day, Operation Turkey will be conducting free turkey giveaways throughout Houston, Katy and Pasadena.
Froberg’s Tree Farm in Alvin ready for you to choose and cut your own Christmas tree
Read full article: Froberg’s Tree Farm in Alvin ready for you to choose and cut your own Christmas treeNow that Thanksgiving has passed, nothing says holiday spirit more than putting up your Christmas decorations…including the tree!
9 things you can talk about at the Thanksgiving table that don’t involve politics
Read full article: 9 things you can talk about at the Thanksgiving table that don’t involve politicsOh, Thanksgiving. It’s the one holiday where you stuff your face with delicious food all the while trying to find something to talk about that won’t cause an explosion at the table.
Burn’s Original Bar-B-Que, Slim Thug, others provide more than 1,000 free Thanksgiving meals to community
Read full article: Burn’s Original Bar-B-Que, Slim Thug, others provide more than 1,000 free Thanksgiving meals to communityFor decades, the Burns family has given out free hot Thanksgiving dinners to the community in need. Monday, Nov. 21, was no different. Once again, more than 1,000 families received good, hot free holiday soul food as the Burns’ family hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway.
Good Samaritan helps deliver turkeys for 44th Annual Houston Super Feast
Read full article: Good Samaritan helps deliver turkeys for 44th Annual Houston Super FeastThousands will gather for Super Feast and there’s a lot of work to get set up. but the kitchen is where a lot of the work is taking place.
‘This is also a no’: Hilarious social media post highlights what you shouldn’t do to your turkey, but there’s serious disagreement in comments
Read full article: ‘This is also a no’: Hilarious social media post highlights what you shouldn’t do to your turkey, but there’s serious disagreement in commentsSouth Carolina Emergency Management Division has a few things to say about turkeys, food safety and Thanksgiving.
‘Thanksgiving is going to be wet, but we can live with that’: Organizers of city’s holiday events plan for Thanksgiving Day storm threat
Read full article: ‘Thanksgiving is going to be wet, but we can live with that’: Organizers of city’s holiday events plan for Thanksgiving Day storm threatThe H.E.B. Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Uptown Holiday Lighting are two of Houston’s biggest holiday events, drawing in tens of thousands of guests.
KPRC 2 presents ‘America’s Table’ this Thanksgiving holiday
Read full article: KPRC 2 presents ‘America’s Table’ this Thanksgiving holidayThe 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
DPS increasing traffic enforcement during Thanksgiving holiday
Read full article: DPS increasing traffic enforcement during Thanksgiving holidayThe Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is stepping up enforcement for the Thanksgiving holiday to help ensure people are able to get to and from their celebrations safely.
Houston Super Feast: Organizers facing ‘drastic decreases,’ asks for donations, volunteers for upcoming Thanksgiving event
Read full article: Houston Super Feast: Organizers facing ‘drastic decreases,’ asks for donations, volunteers for upcoming Thanksgiving eventOn Monday, the city of Houston hosted an all-day food donation drive to save a Thanksgiving tradition.
‘Hanks Giving’: Tom Hanks to take over Pittsburgh radio station on Thanksgiving Day
Read full article: ‘Hanks Giving’: Tom Hanks to take over Pittsburgh radio station on Thanksgiving DayThis Thanksgiving we have a little more than turkey to be excited about as Nov. 24 will now be known as “Hanks Giving Day” in Pittsburg.
Operation Turkey looking for volunteers to help with Thanksgiving event
Read full article: Operation Turkey looking for volunteers to help with Thanksgiving eventOperation Turkey is an organization dedicated to eradicating hunger by giving away free, prepared Thanksgiving meals throughout Houston, Katy and Pasadena on Thanksgiving Day.
Which stores are open, closed on Thanksgiving? Check our list!
Read full article: Which stores are open, closed on Thanksgiving? Check our list!It’s not every day that you prepare a feast as big as a Thanksgiving dinner, so it’s easy to forget something. Half-and-half. Butter. That pesky can of cranberry sauce.
City Wide Club of Houston in need of 1,500 more volunteers, 10,000 turkeys ahead of 44th annual Super Feast
Read full article: City Wide Club of Houston in need of 1,500 more volunteers, 10,000 turkeys ahead of 44th annual Super FeastThe cost to gather around the Thanksgiving table is costlier this year, although estimates suggest record inflation may be on the decline.
Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner
Read full article: Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinnerAmericans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
King Tut’s Tomb discovery experience now on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
Read full article: King Tut’s Tomb discovery experience now on display at the Houston Museum of Natural ScienceThe new exhibition is celebrating the 100th anniversary of King Tut’s discovery with special tomb recreation.
FREE - Thanksgiving giveaways: Here’s where families in need can find free meals in the Houston area
Read full article: FREE - Thanksgiving giveaways: Here’s where families in need can find free meals in the Houston areaWhile 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.
Holiday air travel is set to be one of the most expensive on record, NBC News reports
Read full article: Holiday air travel is set to be one of the most expensive on record, NBC News reportsThinking of flying for the holidays this year? Expect to pay more for airfare than at any other time in recent years.
43rd annual ‘Super Feast’ overcomes supply, volunteer shortages to feed thousands of families
Read full article: 43rd annual ‘Super Feast’ overcomes supply, volunteer shortages to feed thousands of familiesHundreds 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.
72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade canceled due to storms across Houston area
Read full article: 72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade canceled due to storms across Houston areaThe City of Houston’s 72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade has been canceled due to storms across the Houston area.
‘There’s no better cook than my wife’ - Texans head coach David Culley breaks down his ultimate Thanksgiving feast in this KPRC 2 Insider Extra
Read full article: ‘There’s no better cook than my wife’ - Texans head coach David Culley breaks down his ultimate Thanksgiving feast in this KPRC 2 Insider ExtraHouston 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.
5 ways to have the best-ever Thanksgiving football game with your family, friends
Read full article: 5 ways to have the best-ever Thanksgiving football game with your family, friendsFamily bragging rights, and maybe even some made-up trophies, are usually on the line for a game people look forward to annually.
Love sharing food with pets? Here’s what’s OK from the Thanksgiving table
Read full article: Love sharing food with pets? Here’s what’s OK from the Thanksgiving tableWe 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.
Houston Texans’ Justin Reid gifts 20 families $200 Kroger gift cards ahead of Thanksgiving
Read full article: Houston Texans’ Justin Reid gifts 20 families $200 Kroger gift cards ahead of ThanksgivingHouston Texans star Justin Reid partnered with Kroger to help 20 families buy Thanksgiving groceries.
Houston’s Thanksgiving parade will be safe and secure, event organizers assure
Read full article: Houston’s Thanksgiving parade will be safe and secure, event organizers assurePolice and organizers say the annual Thanksgiving Day parade in Houston will be safe, taking Sunday’s deadly parade in Wisconsin into consideration.
Kids Meals teams up with local businesses to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need
Read full article: Kids Meals teams up with local businesses to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in needThe philanthropic-minded Ouzo Bay visited KidsMeals Inc. in Houston to donate, pack and deliver an abundance of fresh turkeys for families in need.
43rd Annual Thanksgiving Super Feast facing ‘terrible’ shortage of food donations, volunteers
Read full article: 43rd Annual Thanksgiving Super Feast facing ‘terrible’ shortage of food donations, volunteersEvery year, the Super Feast feeds thousands of Houstonians for Thanksgiving, but this year they are the ones in need.
FOOD GIVEAWAY: Several organizations, volunteers provide food boxes and turkeys for 3,000 families
Read full article: FOOD GIVEAWAY: Several organizations, volunteers provide food boxes and turkeys for 3,000 familiesOn Saturday, several organizers and hundreds of volunteers provided food for thousands of families in the Houston area.
HISD Superintendent Millard House II on his first 100 day: ‘I’m not a politician. I’m an educator.’
Read full article: HISD Superintendent Millard House II on his first 100 day: ‘I’m not a politician. I’m an educator.’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.
PHOTOS: Parade float preview: See the new floats coming to the Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade
Read full article: PHOTOS: Parade float preview: See the new floats coming to the Houston Thanksgiving Day ParadeGet 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.
Grandmother, stranger celebrate Thanksgiving for 6th year after mistaken text message
Read full article: Grandmother, stranger celebrate Thanksgiving for 6th year after mistaken text messageA grandmother and stranger to whom she once mistakenly texted an invitation are gathering for their 6th Thanksgiving together this year.
Turkey that tastes like a hot dog: Reynolds Wrap unveils these bizarre recipes that perhaps no one needs this Thanksgiving
Read full article: Turkey that tastes like a hot dog: Reynolds Wrap unveils these bizarre recipes that perhaps no one needs this ThanksgivingReynolds Wrap has unveiled three new recipes to make your Thanksgiving turkey look and taste like a hot dog.
Hershey’s made a Reese’s peanut butter cup pie that just SOLD OUT: Here’s how to make your own this Thanksgiving
Read full article: Hershey’s made a Reese’s peanut butter cup pie that just SOLD OUT: Here’s how to make your own this ThanksgivingThe internet was alight on Monday with love for a Hershey-made Reese's peanut butter pie that unfortunately sold out.
Get your shopping done early! These stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day
Read full article: Get your shopping done early! These stores will be closed on Thanksgiving DayNow 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.
Cookbook author Joy the Baker shares her pumpkin trifle recipe for Thanksgiving
Read full article: Cookbook author Joy the Baker shares her pumpkin trifle recipe for ThanksgivingShe’s a self-taught baker who started blogging in 2008 and since then has turned her passion for baking into a full-blown business!
FREE Thanksgiving giveaways: Here’s where families in need can find free meals this week in the Houston area
Read full article: FREE Thanksgiving giveaways: Here’s where families in need can find free meals this week in the Houston areaWhile 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.
For a smoking-good feast, order a Thanksgiving turkey from one of these Houston barbecue joints
Read full article: For a smoking-good feast, order a Thanksgiving turkey from one of these Houston barbecue jointsHalloween 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.