Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving: A brief history and look at traditions

As Americans gather around dinner tables this November, the tradition of Thanksgiving brings families together in celebration of gratitude and unity.There are numerous traditions and customs that people partake in during Thanksgiving.The first tradition dates all the way back to November of 1621.

Food costs backing off highs but still up

Gathering around the table for a Thanksgiving dinner won’t take as much of a toll on your pocketbook this year compared to 2022, but the meal still reflects historically high costs, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 38th annual survey It provides a snapshot of the average cost of...

Talk about one ‘Heck’ of a way to spend Thanksgiving

As this edition went to production, local band leader Jake Heck and his bride, Morgan, were boarding a plane for New York City, where he will meet up with hundreds of other band directors from across the country—from all 50 states, in fact—for the performance of a lifetime.

Looking at Turkey Day traditions

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY Staff Writer Many folks will be celebrating Thanksgiving in a few days, and for many nothing much changes from year-to-year. In my family as folks got older and passed away, our way of observing Thanksgiving has evolved over the years.

Texas A&M expert tells us how to cook a turkey

Although having turkey on the holiday table is a must for many households, this year families may notice differences in how they pick, prepare and cook their turkeys, said experts across Texas A&M AgriLife.