New tradition continues as grandma and man she mistakenly texted to come to Thanksgiving dinner reunite

It's a new holiday tradition of sorts that has been going six years strong. On Thanksgiving day, two strangers who were brought together by a mistakenly-sent text message reunited again for Thanksgiving.

Video: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson surprises SoCal Navy vet with truck

The holiday shopping season is just getting underway, but Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is already handing out Christmas presents to his fans.

‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.

North Texans explain what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving

Whether driving on the road or taking a break during travel, FOX 4 asked people why they are thankful on this Thanksgiving Eve.

Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests

“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.

Dallas Cowboys partner with Salvation Army to hand out turkeys for Thanksgiving

Several Dallas Cowboys alumni teamed up with Tom Thumb-Albertson's and the Salvation Army of North Texas to make Thanksgiving special for those in need. And they weren't the only ones making sure no families go without a meal this holiday.

Dallas homicide detective recognized for saving attorney's life in court

Homicide detectives usually are there after a life has been lost. But what happened in the courtroom two months ago was just the opposite. A Dallas homicide detective was celebrated for helping save the life of a defense attorney who had a massive heart attack just as a murder trial was getting underway.

Woman who started virtual Thanksgiving table in 2020 to ‘create another gathering’

In 2020, the Boston resident thought up a way to spread a little holiday cheer with a creative take on a virtual Thanksgiving party — and this year she will do the same.

Fort Worth food bank giving away free turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

One food bank in Tarrant County says demand is higher now than it was during the height of the pandemic in 2020. And the supply chain is only making it harder to get enough food on North Texas tables.

Keller U.S. Marine surprises his kids at school in time for the holidays

Gunnery Sergeant Benni Bennett of Keller surprised his three sons at school. He’s been away from his family after being deployed with the Marine Corps. for almost a year. But this Thanksgiving, the Bennett family will finally be together.

Wyoming girl, teddy bear reunited after year-long separation during Glacier National Park trip

Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.

Grand Prairie family takes in family fleeing violence in Afghanistan

A family that fled the violence in Afghanistan says they finally feel safe and relaxed in their new, temporary home in North Texas. A local family took them in using Airbnb.

Social media frenzy finds Burleson Uber Eats driver who left touching gift

A North Texas Uber driver went the extra mile in her good deed for one of her customers. The mom of four left a message behind on the customer's doorstep that launched a social media campaign to try and find the woman who truly went above and beyond.

Fort Worth mother meets 911 dispatcher who helped save her child's life

Erin Fennell was at home when her 3-week-old son, Parker, stopped breathing. She called 911 and was connected to MedStar emergency medical dispatcher who walked her through CPR and saved the boy. "I'm never going to forget that phone call. She is the reason Parker is here."