When does winter really start? It depends on who you ask

When does winter start? It depends who you ask, because meteorological season's start date is different than the winter solstice.

Volunteers bus in homeless North Texans for Thanksgiving Day feast

Thanksgiving morning, Transportation Unlimited and Ultimate Travel Inc. sent buses to homeless shelters in Dallas and Fort Worth to bring them to American Legion Post 511 in Oak Cliff.

When do major stores open on Black Friday?

Walmart, Best Buy and others are due to kickstart holiday shopping with Black Friday deals.

Unique Thanksgiving Day dishes and traditions

From pumpkin empanadas to giving out thank-you cards to mailmen, here are some unique Thanksgiving Day traditions in the U.S. and around the world.

Saying 'thanks' can improve your health – and may even lengthen your life

Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.

Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot welcomes 22,000+ runners for annual event

Around 22,000 people pre-registered for the annual race. Another few hundred signed up the morning of. Little ones in strollers and leashed dogs were welcome to take part.

Watch: Christmas train creates "magical" scene in England

A Christmas train lit up the night in England recently, creating a dazzlingly colorful scene that looked like something straight out of ‘The Polar Express.’

Astronauts’ Thanksgiving message: "We’re grateful for our nation"

The astronauts aboard the space station showed off their out-of-this-world Thanksgiving feast, but they also had a very down-to-earth message of thanks on this holiday.

The 'turkey trot,' a tradition since 1896, is more popular than ever

A record number of runners (and walkers) were expected to hit the street this morning, burning off a few calories before tearing into their turkey. The annual ‘turkey trot’ tradition goes back longer than you might think.

'VetsGiving' volunteers deliver Thanksgiving meals to North Texas veterans

VetsGiving is a relatively new nonprofit. Formed three years ago, the group dedicates efforts to helping men and women who currently serve or have retired from the military.

Which grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving Day?

Don’t let that one ingredient you forgot to buy earlier this week ruin your Thanksgiving dinner. Here are some of the grocery stores in North Texas that will be open on Thursday.

Alone for the holidays? This can help

Discover practical strategies to overcome loneliness during the holidays, from mindfulness and gratitude to building new traditions and connecting with others.

Don't wash your turkey; other food safety tips

Avoid getting yourself (and your guests) sick this holiday season and take these food safety tips into consideration.

These stores are closed on Thanksgiving this year

Thanksgiving is one day away and whether you are hosting or attending a gathering, now is the time to stock up on goods because multiple retail stores are closing for the holiday.