UT Arlington celebrated their annual Thanksgiving feast, bringing together students and staff with 600 pounds of turkey and 400 pounds of ham, continuing a tradition started in 2017.

This Saturday Comfort's 39th Christmas celebration will honor first responders from this summer’s Hill Country floods with a tree lighting, lighted parade and fireworks.

Waste Connections adjusts Thanksgiving week schedule in Huntersville, moving Thursday and Friday trash pick-ups to the following days and starting collections an hour earlier.

Light of Life Rescue Mission in Pittsburgh served over 1,000 Thanksgiving meals to the less fortunate, marking the 73rd year of this tradition, supported by volunteers and donations, including winter clothing distribution.

KIPP Texas says it is reviewing a photo of San Antonio regional superintendent Guadalupe Diaz in a Kristi Noem–style Halloween costume after community criticism. The image touched off concern from former staff and families and is now the subject of an internal review.

Sarasota DID and the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce will host a Black Friday event to boost shopping, with free parking, extended merchant hours, discounts, live music, and a raffle.

Cleveland State University gears up for a musical event, with insights from the director and musical director featured on the Viking Voices Extra podcast. Tickets are available for the December performance.

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DSLBD are encouraging Washington, DC residents to shop locally during the holiday season, particularly on Small Business Saturday, to support the city's economy and unique local businesses.

Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, draws massive crowds to bars in Phoenix and Scottsdale, amid concerns about binge drinking and holiday stress. Venues prepare for the busiest night of the year, promoting safe transportation options.

St. Augustine Police Chief Jennifer Michaux announces retirement after a 30-year career, effective January 2026. She was the city's first female chief.

Rock Hill adjusts park hours for fall/winter season, with closures during Thanksgiving. Parks operate from 7 AM to 9 PM starting Nov 1; closed early on Nov 27 and certain facilities on Nov 27-28. Normal hours resume on Nov 28.

Cincinnati is considering a year-round daytime center for the unhoused, transitioning a severe-weather shelter to the St. Anthony Center with St. Francis Seraph Ministries' aid.

Bionca Ellis appeals her life sentence for the murder of 3-year-old Julian Wood, seeking a full court transcript and reevaluation of her mental state during the crime.