Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner serves record guests, highlighting community need and impact
Read full article: Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner serves record guests, highlighting community need and impactThe 46th annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner served a record-breaking 29,000 meals on Thursday.
Thousands run, walk 16th annual Turkey Trot through downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Thousands run, walk 16th annual Turkey Trot through downtown San AntonioThousands of runners and walkers filled the streets of downtown San Antonio for the 16th annual Turkey Trot, a family-friendly 5K held on Thanksgiving Day.
Over 200 families open doors to JBSA-Lackland trainees for Thanksgiving meal
Read full article: Over 200 families open doors to JBSA-Lackland trainees for Thanksgiving mealMore than 200 families opened their homes Thursday to over 700 airmen trainees from JBSA-Lackland for the 50th annual Operation Home Cooking.
What is Blackout Wednesday? DPS says day before Thanksgiving sees ‘huge spike’ in DWI-related crashes
Read full article: What is Blackout Wednesday? DPS says day before Thanksgiving sees ‘huge spike’ in DWI-related crashesBlackout Wednesday is not as widely known as Black Friday. However, law enforcement is aware of the term and urges drivers to understand it to help keep themselves and their families safe on the highways the night before Thanksgiving Day.
San Antonio man’s fried turkey operation feeds wounded warriors, helps provide clean water in Africa
Read full article: San Antonio man’s fried turkey operation feeds wounded warriors, helps provide clean water in AfricaThis week, thousands of turkeys have been seasoned, basted, roasted and smoked. But perhaps no one locally is deep frying more birds than Les Thomsen and his team at Noah’s Farm.
Pickup Lines: Thanksgiving episode features 2 key figures at Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, Whataburger
Read full article: Pickup Lines: Thanksgiving episode features 2 key figures at Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, WhataburgerThe latest Pickup Lines segment features Bill Miller Bar-B-Q CEO Jim Guy Egbert and Whataburger corporate chef James Sanchez.
When to expect traffic on I-35, I-10 corridors during Thanksgiving holiday weekend
Read full article: When to expect traffic on I-35, I-10 corridors during Thanksgiving holiday weekendHeading out for Thanksgiving? The Texas Department of Transportation’s travel forecasts show when and where traffic is expected to be heaviest across key corridors in the San Antonio area.
San Antonio Fire Department, locals share kitchen safety tips for Thanksgiving cooking
Read full article: San Antonio Fire Department, locals share kitchen safety tips for Thanksgiving cookingAs families prepare to cook for Thanksgiving, San Antonio locals and fire officials are offering tips for safety in the kitchen.
Free turkey dinners fuel independence for families transitioning out of domestic violence shelter
Read full article: Free turkey dinners fuel independence for families transitioning out of domestic violence shelterA free turkey dinner can do more than save Thanksgiving. For a family that has escaped domestic violence, it can fuel independence.
San Antonio International Airport prepares for busy Thanksgiving travel
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport prepares for busy Thanksgiving travelThe San Antonio International Airport is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving holiday travel season, as officials expect a significant increase in travelers.
Catholic Charities distributes hundreds of Thanksgiving dinners on West Side
Read full article: Catholic Charities distributes hundreds of Thanksgiving dinners on West SideCatholic Charities held their annual Thanksgiving meal drive on Monday, when hundreds of families were given frozen turkeys and more ahead of the holiday.
LIST: Restaurants serving turkey dinners on Thanksgiving in San Antonio
Read full article: LIST: Restaurants serving turkey dinners on Thanksgiving in San AntonioThe big feast is almost here, and families searching for a place to dine can find several restaurants serving up holiday cheer in the Alamo City.
San Antonio police, Bexar County brace for holiday surge in domestic violence calls
Read full article: San Antonio police, Bexar County brace for holiday surge in domestic violence callsFamily disturbance calls typically rise about 25 percent during November and December, officials and advocates said, a trend that prompts extra patrols and outreach as gatherings and financial stressors increase.
Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner anticipates record-breaking year amid greater community need
Read full article: Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner anticipates record-breaking year amid greater community needVolunteers are working around the clock to prepare what will be the largest Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner, with plans to serve nearly 30,000 people this Thursday.
Economic uncertainty leads to longer distribution lines for those in need ahead of Thanksgiving
Read full article: Economic uncertainty leads to longer distribution lines for those in need ahead of ThanksgivingSeveral nonprofits and organizations across San Antonio handed out turkeys Saturday, helping hundreds of families struggling with food insecurity.
San Antonio family turns tragedy into charity, honoring loved ones lost to gun violence with turkey giveaway
Read full article: San Antonio family turns tragedy into charity, honoring loved ones lost to gun violence with turkey giveawayThe family of Ethan and Savanah Soto is giving out free turkeys in their honor on Saturday.
San Antonio Spurs players give back at Thanksgiving community events this week
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs players give back at Thanksgiving community events this weekSan Antonio Spurs players Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes and De'Aaron Fox each joined community events to give back during the holiday season.
San Antonio gas prices set to hit pandemic-era lows for Thanksgiving
Read full article: San Antonio gas prices set to hit pandemic-era lows for ThanksgivingSan Antonio drivers may have noticed some interesting movement at the pump this week. However, despite a sudden jump in prices, Thanksgiving travelers are still expected to see cheaper gas at the pump compared to last year.
Veterans distribute more than 500 Thanksgiving meal boxes to San Antonio community
Read full article: Veterans distribute more than 500 Thanksgiving meal boxes to San Antonio communityA veteran service and volunteer organization distributed more than 500 Thanksgiving meal boxes to families in need in northwest San Antonio on Saturday, according to a news release.
Looking for ways to save on cleaning? Consumer Reports recommends these products
Read full article: Looking for ways to save on cleaning? Consumer Reports recommends these productsReady for Thanksgiving, but not all the cleanup that comes with it? Consumer Reports has tips on how to save money with cleaning products that really work in the kitchen.
‘Thank you, San Antonio’: Community donates over $21,000 to Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner
Read full article: ‘Thank you, San Antonio’: Community donates over $21,000 to Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving DinnerSan Antonio tradition, Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner, prepares for increased need and is seeking community support to serve more meals
Here’s where you can score deals on Thanksgiving meal deal bundles this year
Read full article: Here’s where you can score deals on Thanksgiving meal deal bundles this yearAs has been the case for years, major grocers are offering meal deals for the big holiday. This year, some retailers are lowering prices for those packages.
🦃 Things to do in November: Wurstfest, SA Veterans Day, 44th annual Ford Holiday River Parade
Read full article: 🦃 Things to do in November: Wurstfest, SA Veterans Day, 44th annual Ford Holiday River ParadeWow, we’re literally two months away from 2025 ending! As nerve-wracking as that may sound, November is offering a wonderful list of things to do.
Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner prepares for record crowd amid growing community need
Read full article: Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner prepares for record crowd amid growing community needThe 46th annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner is expected to serve more people than ever this year as organizers prepare for an increased demand both at the Henry B. González Convention Center and through home-delivered meals.
Two San Antonio-area high schools to perform during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Read full article: Two San Antonio-area high schools to perform during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeOne hundred years after the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, two high schools in San Antonio are making it extra special.
Here’s what San Antonio city services will be available over Thanksgiving holiday
Read full article: Here’s what San Antonio city services will be available over Thanksgiving holidayCity Hall and most municipal offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Public safety and emergency services will remain in operation, but some city services will operate.
🦃 Things to do in San Antonio: Holiday lights, Tejano Music Awards, Thanksgiving turkey giveaways
Read full article: 🦃 Things to do in San Antonio: Holiday lights, Tejano Music Awards, Thanksgiving turkey giveawaysSan Antonio is buzzing with holiday excitement as Thanksgiving week brings a mix of festive lights, live music, and community giving.

Generations Federal Credit Union launches 12th annual Turkey Express for San Antonio first responders
Read full article: Generations Federal Credit Union launches 12th annual Turkey Express for San Antonio first respondersGenerations Federal Credit Union (GFCU) has kicked off its 12th annual “Turkey Express,” providing free turkeys and hams to San Antonio first responders ahead of the holiday season.
Requests for Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner home meal deliveries have maxed out
Read full article: Requests for Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner home meal deliveries have maxed outAn official with the dinner tells KSAT that as of Tuesday afternoon, the requests for Thanksgiving home meals have maxed out.
Generations Federal Credit Union kicks off annual Turkey Express for first responders
Read full article: Generations Federal Credit Union kicks off annual Turkey Express for first respondersGenerations Federal Credit Union is spreading holiday cheer with its 12th annual Turkey Express event, which provides free turkeys and hams to first responders in San Antonio.
Banco de Alimentos de New Braunfels lanza campaña para ayudar familias en Acción de Gracias
Read full article: Banco de Alimentos de New Braunfels lanza campaña para ayudar familias en Acción de GraciasEl Banco de Alimentos de New Braunfels ha lanzado su campaña “Holiday Hope Drive” para recolectar alimentos y ayudar a las familias a disfrutar de una comida de Acción de Gracias este año.
New Braunfels Food Bank calls on local businesses to help combat hunger this holiday season
Read full article: New Braunfels Food Bank calls on local businesses to help combat hunger this holiday seasonThe New Braunfels Food Bank has launched its Holiday Hope Drive campaign to collect food to help families have a nice Thanksgiving meal.
Annual ‘Turkeys for Teachers’ drive supports 1,000 local educators with Thanksgiving food
Read full article: Annual ‘Turkeys for Teachers’ drive supports 1,000 local educators with Thanksgiving foodAn annual teacher Thanksgiving drive is dedicated to helping local educators have food on the table during the holidays.
A look at the San Antonio International Airport ahead of Thanksgiving travel
Read full article: A look at the San Antonio International Airport ahead of Thanksgiving travelA new study shows the San Antonio International Airport sees the fourth largest travel spike among mid-size hub airports around the country.
United Way San Antonio set to help homebound individuals get Thanksgiving meals this year
Read full article: United Way San Antonio set to help homebound individuals get Thanksgiving meals this yearIt’s officially November and United Way San Antonio is looking to help get people Thanksgiving meals who can’t go get their own.
Freír un pavo en casa puede ser riesgoso, sigue estos pasos para prevenir incendios
Read full article: Freír un pavo en casa puede ser riesgoso, sigue estos pasos para prevenir incendiosUno de los errores más peligrosos es sumergir el pavo antes de que esté completamente descongelado. Hacerlo rápidamente crea una peligrosa bola de fuego.
JBSA-Lackland looking for families to host Thanksgiving dinner for Air Force trainees
Read full article: JBSA-Lackland looking for families to host Thanksgiving dinner for Air Force traineesJBSA-Lackland is looking for approximately 400 host families to participate in Operation Home Cooking and share Thanksgiving Day festivities with trainees who are in training and away from home during the holidays.
Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner celebrates 45 years of giving back to San Antonio
Read full article: Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner celebrates 45 years of giving back to San AntonioThe San Antonio tradition has a rich history of helping anyone and everyone find something to eat on Thanksgiving. As the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner celebrates 45 years, here's how you can sign up to help.
Room for one more? Local families invited to host soldiers for Thanksgiving in San Antonio
Read full article: Room for one more? Local families invited to host soldiers for Thanksgiving in San AntonioThe U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence is inviting local families to host soldiers for Thanksgiving Day as part of its “Mission Thanksgiving” event.
Brackenridge Eaglettes kick off fundraising efforts to dance in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Read full article: Brackenridge Eaglettes kick off fundraising efforts to dance in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeSchool’s out for the summer, but training and fundraising for the Brackenridge Eaglettes have only just begun.
‘We’re so blessed’: San Antonio community supports those who serve on Thanksgiving Day
Read full article: ‘We’re so blessed’: San Antonio community supports those who serve on Thanksgiving DayRose Stevens has been helping serve U.S. Air Force trainees on Thanksgiving Day for more than 28 years. She says it's a part of her family tradition.
Hundreds of Air Force trainees spend first Thanksgiving away from family
Read full article: Hundreds of Air Force trainees spend first Thanksgiving away from familyInside a JBSA-Lackland Air Force Base mess hall, hundreds of Air Force trainees are treated to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Their only family are the fellow men and women in uniform.
San Antonio plumbers prepping for ‘Brown Friday’ amid Thanksgiving holiday
Read full article: San Antonio plumbers prepping for ‘Brown Friday’ amid Thanksgiving holidayThe day after Thanksgiving for shoppers is Black Friday, but for plumbers, it’s the infamous “Brown Friday,” given the high demand for service.
Shades of Christmas greet Thanksgiving travelers at San Antonio’s airport
Read full article: Shades of Christmas greet Thanksgiving travelers at San Antonio’s airportPeople heading out of San Antonio's airport during the busiest Thanksgiving season found themselves in the Christmas spirit, thanks to newly-placed decorations.
Restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving in San Antonio
Read full article: Restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving in San AntonioIf Thanksgiving crept up on you and you don’t feel like weaving through grocery store lines to prep for a feast, plenty of San Antonio restaurants will be open on Turkey Day to feed you and your loved ones.
City of San Antonio releases list of closures for Thanksgiving holiday
Read full article: City of San Antonio releases list of closures for Thanksgiving holidayCity Hall and most municipal offices in San Antonio will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.
Nonprofit kicks off Thanksgiving 365 initiative to raise money, canned foods for families
Read full article: Nonprofit kicks off Thanksgiving 365 initiative to raise money, canned foods for familiesThe local nonprofit Inner City Development is kicking off its Thanksgiving 365 initiative to raise money and canned foods to feed families and individuals.
JBSA-Lackland accepting applications for families to host Air Force trainees for Thanksgiving
Read full article: JBSA-Lackland accepting applications for families to host Air Force trainees for ThanksgivingAbout 330 families in the San Antonio area will be allowed to take part in a Thanksgiving Day tradition by hosting a pair of Air Force basic military training trainees in their home.
2 killed, 2 injured after ex-spouse opens fire on Thanksgiving gathering in Houston, police say
Read full article: 2 killed, 2 injured after ex-spouse opens fire on Thanksgiving gathering in Houston, police sayPolice say a man believed to be a former spouse entered a Houston-area home and shot four people who were celebrating Thanksgiving, killing two and wounding two others Thursday evening.
San Antonio firefighters share Thanksgiving meals between emergency calls
Read full article: San Antonio firefighters share Thanksgiving meals between emergency callsWhile most people are at home enjoying Thanksgiving with loved ones, first responders are working to keep the city of San Antonio safe.
Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner returns in-person to serve ‘food for the soul’ to San Antonio community
Read full article: Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner returns in-person to serve ‘food for the soul’ to San Antonio communityA decades-long San Antonio Thanksgiving tradition returned Thursday to an in-person event for the first time since 2019.
JBSA-Lackland trainees guests of honor at annual Thanksgiving feast
Read full article: JBSA-Lackland trainees guests of honor at annual Thanksgiving feastMore than 60 trainees from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland were guests of honor for a Thanksgiving feast Thursday at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church on Marbach Road.


