The Broadway show โThe Thanksgiving Playโ comes to Houston
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.
Holiday travel underway: What Houstonians need to know before they depart
Whether youโre traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.
โIt was ruinedโ: Families disappointed after Deer Park caterer doesnโt deliver on Thanksgiving feasts
Dozens of families say their Thanksgiving was ruined because a caterer they hired didnโt deliver, and despite pre-paying, many of them still havenโt seen their turkey.
KPRC 2 presents โAmericaโs Tableโ this Thanksgiving weekend
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 2023: See Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Kohls, Home Depot, Macyโs store hours
Black Friday is almost upon us, when retailers kick off the holiday season with offers meant to get customers in the shopping mood.
โWe just couldnโt be more gratefulโ: Houston-area animal shelter gives thanks to KPRC 2 after callout for fosters
A Houston-area animal shelter has one thing to be thankful for this year: EMPTY. KENNELS.
โWe donโt have a backup planโ: Customers upset after Cracker Barrel cancels Thanksgiving dinner orders at last minute
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.
Spring Branch American Legion Post delivers meals to Houstonians during Operation Turkey
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.
23rd annual โOperation Turkey Dinnerโ feeding less fortunate families in the Houston area this Thanksgiving
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Hermanโs Office is giving back in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Texansโ offensive line, Kroger team up to provide 300 Thanksgiving meals: โPuts a good feeling in my heartโ
Offensive line gives out Thanksgiving meals with Kroger.
Houston Rockets, G-Unity Foundation, Kroger provide Thanksgiving meals to families at Toyota Center
The Houston Rockets teamed up with rapper 50 Centโs charity G-Unity Foundation and several other organizations to help needy families this Thanksgiving season.
Hereโs what you need to know for Thanksgiving travel from airport wait times to traffic delays for road trips, and more
Whether youโre traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.
Texansโ defensive line surprises H-E-B shoppers with gift cards for Thanksgiving: โJust to be a blessingโ
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 Houstonโs Super Feast: Hereโs how
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 โn Go or Sit โn Sup Super Feasts.
Holidays and Heartburn: Knowing When Your Digestive Discomfort is a Sign of Something More Serious
Almost everyone gets heartburn once in a while, and itโs 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.
โProvide the loveโ: Houstonians can foster an animal for a day during the holidays; Hereโs how it works
Just 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 suggests๐๐ฆ
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
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.
Operation Turkey needs your help to serve Thanksgiving meals to thousands of Houstonians
On Thanksgiving Day, Operation Turkey will be conducting free turkey giveaways throughout Houston, Katy and Pasadena.
Frobergโs Tree Farm in Alvin ready for you to choose and cut your own Christmas tree
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, nothing says holiday spirit more than putting up your Christmas decorationsโฆincluding the tree!
9 things you can talk about at the Thanksgiving table that donโt involve politics
Oh, Thanksgiving. Itโs the one holiday where you stuff your face with delicious food all the while trying to find something to talk about that wonโt cause an explosion at the table.
Burnโs Original Bar-B-Que, Slim Thug, others provide more than 1,000 free Thanksgiving meals to community
For 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 Burnsโ family hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway.
Good Samaritan helps deliver turkeys for 44th Annual Houston Super Feast
Thousands will gather for Super Feast and thereโs a lot of work to get set up. but the kitchen is where a lot of the work is taking place.
โThis is also a noโ: Hilarious social media post highlights what you shouldnโt do to your turkey, but thereโs serious disagreement in comments
South Carolina Emergency Management Division has a few things to say about turkeys, food safety and Thanksgiving.
โThanksgiving is going to be wet, but we can live with thatโ: Organizers of cityโs holiday events plan for Thanksgiving Day storm threat
The H.E.B. Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Uptown Holiday Lighting are two of Houstonโs biggest holiday events, drawing in tens of thousands of guests.
KPRC 2 presents โAmericaโs Tableโ this Thanksgiving holiday
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
DPS increasing traffic enforcement during Thanksgiving holiday
The 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 โdrastic decreases,โ asks for donations, volunteers for upcoming Thanksgiving event
On Monday, the city of Houston hosted an all-day food donation drive to save a Thanksgiving tradition.
โHanks Givingโ: Tom Hanks to take over Pittsburgh radio station on Thanksgiving Day
This Thanksgiving we have a little more than turkey to be excited about as Nov. 24 will now be known as โHanks Giving Dayโ in Pittsburg.
Operation Turkey looking for volunteers to help with Thanksgiving event
Operation 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!
Itโs not every day that you prepare a feast as big as a Thanksgiving dinner, so itโs 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
The 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
Americans 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 Tutโs Tomb discovery experience now on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
The new exhibition is celebrating the 100th anniversary of King Tutโs discovery with special tomb recreation.
FREE - Thanksgiving giveaways: Hereโs where families in need can find free meals in the Houston area
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 seasonโs feast.
Holiday air travel is set to be one of the most expensive on record, NBC News reports
Thinking of flying for the holidays this year? Expect to pay more for airfare than at any other time in recent years.
43rd annual โSuper Feastโ overcomes supply, volunteer shortages to feed thousands of families
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.
72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade canceled due to storms across Houston area
The City of Houstonโs 72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade has been canceled due to storms across the Houston area.
โThereโs no better cook than my wifeโ - Texans head coach David Culley breaks down his ultimate Thanksgiving feast in this KPRC 2 Insider Extra
Houston Texans head coach David Culley has been blessed with having a lot of good cooks in the family, but right now he says thereโs no better cook than his wife.
Big holiday events means big closures in the Houston-area
Weโre talking about thousands of people expected to attend man holiday gatherings around Houston that require a lot of space...and that means a lot of road closures.
5 ways to have the best-ever Thanksgiving football game with your family, friends
Family 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? Hereโs whatโs OK from the Thanksgiving table
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.
Houston Texansโ Justin Reid gifts 20 families $200 Kroger gift cards ahead of Thanksgiving
Houston Texans star Justin Reid partnered with Kroger to help 20 families buy Thanksgiving groceries.
Houstonโs Thanksgiving parade will be safe and secure, event organizers assure
Police and organizers say the annual Thanksgiving Day parade in Houston will be safe, taking Sundayโs deadly parade in Wisconsin into consideration.
Kids Meals teams up with local businesses to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need
The 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 โterribleโ shortage of food donations, volunteers
Every 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
On 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: โIโm not a politician. Iโm an educator.โ
Heโs 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
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.
Grandmother, stranger celebrate Thanksgiving for 6th year after mistaken text message
A 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
Reynolds Wrap has unveiled three new recipes to make your Thanksgiving turkey look and taste like a hot dog.
Hersheyโs made a Reeseโs peanut butter cup pie that just SOLD OUT: Hereโs how to make your own this Thanksgiving
The 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
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.
Cookbook author Joy the Baker shares her pumpkin trifle recipe for Thanksgiving
Sheโs 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: Hereโs where families in need can find free meals this week in the Houston area
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 seasonโs feast.
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For a smoking-good feast, order a Thanksgiving turkey from one of these Houston barbecue joints
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.
Hereโs what you need to know about 72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the details of the cityโs 72nd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade since the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday.