Thanksgiving

By composting leftovers, a process that converts organic materials into nutrient-rich soil, people can help reduce the amount of trash being dumped into landfills.

This year's parade, by the numbers, included 16 giant balloons, 28 floats, 40 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 10 performance groups, 700 clowns and one Santa Claus.

Sitting around waiting for hours while the turkey roasts, those buttery potatoes wait to be mashed and those sweet fruit-filled pies come out of the oven can make a person awfully hungry.

Firefighters are reminding folks about what to keep in mind about cooking with grease ahead of Thanksgiving.

Houston has the strongest chance of showers at 80% Austin has a 60% chance of rain. Rain chances are more moderate in Dallas and San Antonio.

As the holiday approaches, infectious disease specialists are bracing for the possibility that big family get-togethers and travel will propel the spread of RSV, flu and COVID-19.

Turkey and cranberries were linked in print for the first time in a 1796 cookbook. Not long after, (give or take 180+ years), Susan Stamberg began sharing her family's cranberry relish recipe on NPR.

An expert in culture-based education strategies says not glossing over atrocities is one step towards repairing relationships with Indigenous communities.

Surging inflation is the side-effect of a fast-recovering economy, but families without a financial cushion are eyeing the trend with trepidation. For many, fast-rising gas and food prices mean figuring out what to cut from the household budget to cover basic needs.

The saffron-scented basmati rice with roasted autumn vegetables topped with almonds, figs and pomegranates is perfect as a main course or a splendid side dish.