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Why do presidents pardon turkeys at the White House every Thanksgiving?
The presidential turkey pardon began back in the 1800s under President Abraham Lincoln.
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What is GivingTuesday? The annual day of charitable giving is coming up
Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S.
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How to use your Thanksgiving leftovers: 12 non-traditional recipes
Here are some post-Thanksgiving recipes that will make you extra excited to have leftovers.
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When to take a turkey out of the freezer: How long it takes to thaw depends on these factors
Although Thanksgiving for 2024 is still seven days away, you’re going to need to take your frozen turkey out of the freezer long before then, experts say.
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Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center ‘Center Table Fall Harvest' event is biggest in 5 years
The annual Center Table Fall Harvest food distribution provided Thanksgiving meals, plus 3 additional days worth of meals to families in need.
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Foodie 411: Thanksgiving, Chumley House & Rainbow Cone
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, DallasNews.com/food writer Sarah Blaskovich has some last-minute tips, plus news on a new fine-dining restaurant in Fort Worth and a 100-year-old ice cream shop that’s expanding to North Texas.
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Dishes to complete your Thanksgiving feast
Round out your turkey day spread with our favorite sides and appetizers.
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TSA prepares for record Thanksgiving travel, provides tips for passengers
The TSA expects Thanksgiving’s travel volume to reach records highs, and recommends utilizing PreCheck to avoid long lines.
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Flower Mound band to march in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
North Texas’s own Flower Mound High School marching band, the only band representing the Lone Star State, will perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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These major retailers will be closed for Thanksgiving 2024
Walmart, Target, Costco and many other major retailers will close their doors on Thanksgiving.
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Finding signs of hope in the food deserts of North Texas
As many prepare for Thanksgiving feasts, thousands of families across North Texas will struggle to put food on the table. That’s why nonprofits are sounding the alarm about the ongoing food desert crisis in parts of DFW.
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Which stores will be open and which will be closed on Thanksgiving this year?
Here’s a list of what stores will be open and closed on Nov. 28, 2024.
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Feast-worthy Thanksgiving main courses
From turkey to tamales, we continue our Thanksgiving roundups with feast-worthy main courses from some of our favorite restaurants.
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Thanksgiving travel in the US to exceed pre-pandemic numbers
AAA projects that 79.9 million Americans will go 50 miles or more away from home over the Thanksgiving holidays.
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Save room for these Thanksgiving desserts
Our executive producer, Jessica, shares her favorite Thanksgiving desserts your guests are sure to gobble up.
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55 Thanksgiving activities to take Turkey Day to the next level
Make new memories this Thanksgiving with these inspired ideas for the entire family.
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Dallas Cowboys partnering with the Salvation Army is a Thanksgiving tradition
The Dallas Cowboys are spreading holiday cheer. Players served an early Thanksgiving meal at the Salvation Army Tuesday afternoon as the nonprofit kicks off its busiest season. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey reports on the partnership that’s become Thanksgiving tradition.
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Turkey expert shares the No. 1 issue people run into with their Thanksgiving dinner
Many don’t thaw their turkey on time.
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Americans dish on their favorite Thanksgiving sides
While 45 states showed a clear preference for one beloved Thanksgiving side dish, five states took a different culinary path. Here are the most popular side dishes in 2024.
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Who is playing on Thanksgiving? Here are the 3 NFL games for 2024
Fans can feast on three NFL games this Thanksgiving. Here’s a look at the three matchups scheduled for Turkey Day in 2024.