Thousands in Dallas receive holiday meals as Texas leads nation in food insecurity

The seventh annual Center Table Fall Harvest food drive is distributing 1,000 meal boxes to Dallas families Tuesday morning to combat rising food insecurity ahead of Thanksgiving.

How to navigate Thanksgiving dinner on a GLP-1

Balanced portions can help people taking GLP-1s enjoy Thanksgiving while limiting digestive discomfort.

Veterans Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed

As the nation honors Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, some services and store operations and hours may be affected by the holiday in your area.

US Postal Service 'Operation Santa' adoption registration now open

You can help fulfill the holiday wishes of children and families through "Operation Santa," the U.S. Postal Service program that lets groups and individuals adopt a letter and shop for gifts. 

Costco unveils 2026 Thanksgiving meal deal; here's what it costs

Costco released a Thanksgiving meal bundle ahead of the upcoming holiday season, catering to consumers searching for convenience amid their dinner planning.

America's best cities for Halloween, ranked

A new ranking is revealing the best U.S. cities for Halloween, based on metrics including trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, safety and walkability.

Halloween candy sales sluggish as shoppers face higher prices, affordability concerns

Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists. 

How to stop pumpkin rot: 5 tips to make your jack-o'-lantern last longer

There are some steps that will help preserve that scary face and keep it from starting to look like it is melting for a little longer.

Here are 2026’s hottest Halloween costumes, as ranked by Google searches

If you’re still looking for Halloween costume ideas or you’d like to get an idea of what to expect from trick-or-treaters, Google just released its annual Frightgeist list of the most-searched costumes this year.

Top Halloween candies by state for 2026

A 2026 candy report finds that fruity and sour treats are gaining ground as Halloween shoppers adjust to rising chocolate prices.