Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns with all the trimmings

Balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and performers — and, of course, Santa Claus — once again came to the streets of Manhattan as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was no longer confined to one block or sometimes pre-taped last year.

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.

Santa gets a boyfriend in Norway postal service Christmas ad

The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.

Lemurs partake in Thanksgiving feast, watch football game at Illinois zoo

Ring-tailed lemurs at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois were treated to a Thanksgiving feast and even a “football game” inside their enclosure.

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.

Most major retail and grocery stores stay closed this Thanksgiving

After years of retailers competing for Black Friday shoppers by starting on Thanksgiving, most big box stores are staying closed this year.

Baby Yoda float delights Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade crowd

The beloved “Mandalorian” character, also known as Baby Yoda — or Grogu— made its first float appearance in the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.

Holiday shopping: How to avoid crashes, crime in busy parking lots

AAA Texas is offering tips on how to avoid increased hazards in parking lots and to prevent locking themselves out of vehicles or becoming a theft victim.

Fire in the kitchen? Here’s what not to do, according to firefighters

“There are three times as many cooking fires on Thanksgiving than on any other normal day,” the Rochester Fire Department said.

Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving feast 250 miles above Earth aboard ISS

NASA’s Expedition 66 crew is spending Thanksgiving aboard the International Space Station this year and will enjoy a feast, not unlike the one they would have had on Earth.

Meals on Wheels helped feed thousands of North Texans on Thanksgiving

Workers made thousands of meals Thursday morning before volunteers worked to get them out to homebound seniors as part of the Meals on Wheels program for Thanksgiving.

Turkey Trot returned with in-person event in Downtown Dallas

It was big fun and a big fundraiser for the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas on Thanksgiving for Turkey Trot that started at Dallas City Hall.

Thanksgiving: What the US holiday looks like around the world

Thanksgiving is not just an American holiday. Here’s a look at notable Thanksgiving celebrations across the globe.

Texas police surprise man with Thanksgiving turkey instead of ticket

A video posted by the City of Edcouch shows the officers asking the man to step out of his car, suggesting that they might give him a ticket.

Thanksgiving shopping: Stores that will be open, closed for the holiday

For many years, stores were open on Thanksgiving, allowing consumers to shop or run last-minute errands before the feast hits the table.

Tailgating begins early at AT&T Stadium ahead of Thanksgiving Cowboys-Raiders game

The party started early this year for some Cowboys fans tailgating outside AT&T Stadium Wednesday. Fans are hoping to spend Thanksgiving watching the Cowboys win. There was also a party and a toy drive underway at Texas Live as fans look to give back before the game.

Supply chain crisis limiting selection at North Texas liquor stores

North Texas liquor store owners say it might appear they have plenty to choose from, but make no mistake that supply chain issues have them struggling to maintain more than ever before. The issues are leading their suppliers to raise prices, so stores raise prices on customers.