Thanksgiving

Major malls like North Star and The Shops at La Cantera are closed for Thanksgiving, while stores hours will vary at the Forum Olympia Parkway, Ingram Park, Rolling Oaks, and South Park.

The National Weather Service reported only a slight chance of rain for the Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Brownsville regions. Mostly sunny skies are expected across the rest of the state.

The average U.S. price for a 16 pound turkey is about $27. It was almost $29 last year.

A Native American children’s book author who often goes to schools to talk about gratitude has advice about how parents can reframe the story of Thanksgiving for their young children.

More than 100 U.S. flights were canceled, according to tracker FlightAware. The cancellations and delays come during a period of chaotic travel said to resemble pre-pandemic levels.

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.