(Today’s post will be brief. Happy Thanksgiving!)
Area streets downtown are closed this morning for the 35th Annual ThunderrCloud Subs Turkey Trot.
Races kick off beginning at 8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving, but road closures will begin prior — most around 7 a.m. or 7:30 a.m., as well as 3 a.m. closures slated along West Riverside Drive and South First Street.
Austin’s airport saw few delays Wednesday.
Check your flight status here.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced the launch of its “Family Mental Health Care Fund” on Tuesday, which helps provide families who lost loved ones during the July 4 floods with mental health resources.
The Austin Disaster Relief Network is stepping up to support families affected by the devastating July floods and other disasters. The organization is providing Thanksgiving meals to those impacted, including more than 50 families who suffered from the floods and other disasters this year. (CBS Austin)
Thousands of slices of pumpkin pie were served on Wednesday at Austin’s H-E-B Feast of Sharing. The Palmer Events Center was packed with families, seniors, and anyone else wanting a free Thanksgiving meal.
We had a blast at the @heb Feast of Sharing! Huge thanks to H-E-B for including us and for their generous 10,000 dollar gift that helps support our neighbors all year long.
— Caritas of Austin (@caritasofaustin) November 26, 2025
Together, we’re building a stronger, brighter Austin!#CaritasofAustin #EndingHomelessnessTogether pic.twitter.com/TnQq8S2nus
🇺🇸 The four groups of heroes are first responders, military members, healthcare workers, and those who shop at H-E-B on the day before Thanksgiving. ❤️ #respect
— 🚨 Rusty Surette (@KBTXRusty) November 26, 2025
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A boil water notice was lifted Wednesday morning for West Travis County Public Utility Agency customers after it was initially issued on Tuesday.
Law enforcement arrested multiple people after more than $12,000 was stolen during a “shoplifting blitz operation” this week in North Austin.
According to Austin Police, 11 people were arrested and one citation was given after roughly $12,900 worth of stolen items was found at the Domain, Lakeline and Canyon Ridge areas. Police said they recovered the merchandise from Sunday, Nov. 23 through Tuesday Nov. 25.
A 39-year-old Houston man is facing “compelling prostitution” charges after he was arrested at a residence in east Round Rock Wednesday, according to the Round Rock Police Department.
Authorities in Hays County arrested a fugitive wanted on a slew of serious charges.
PODCAST
Political strategist and Save Austin Now‘s founder Matt Mackowiak dives into “The Depths with Brint Davy”.
WEATHER
WEDNESDAY’S HIGH / LOW TEMPERATURES
AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
CAMP MABRY
We’re less than a week away from the start of meteorological winter, which runs from December 1 through February 28. Chief Meteorologist Nick Bannin shares what we can expect this December.
In their latest effort to boost camp oversight in the wake of the deadly July 4 floods, Texas officials have proposed hiking annual licensing fees for operators by thousands of dollars and slashing the number of camp representatives on a statewide committee that advises on industry regulations. (Texas Tribune)
More from Texas Public Radio.
City Cast Austin Host Nikki DaVaughn and all 12 other City Cast hosts (from Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake, Seattle, and the Twin Cities) are coming together for a special episode that’ll help you knock out your holiday shopping early and support small businesses around the country. From a mount/app that turns your phone into a bike cam, to a mustard-of-the-month subscription box, our hosts are here to tell the stories of local businesses in their cities making cool stuff that you can order online right now.
(Episode from November 26, 2025)
(Episode from November 26, 2025)
From the oldest radio station in Texas, in Dallas’ historic Fair Park, site of the State Fair of Texas, it’s Texas Standard Time.
As we continue to celebrate our 10th birthday this year, the Texas Standard tour bus in October pulled into the historic home of WRR, temporary home to our partners KERA North Texas.
We’ll explore the economic boom across North Texas, hear voices from the fair, learn about a new sports classic set to kick off at the Cotton Bowl and much more.
It’s a special edition of the Texas Standard, live from Fair Park in Dallas.
SPORTS
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: The Texas Longhorns pulled off a bit of an upset last night against at the Maui Invitational, defeating No. 23 North Carolina State, 102-97. Jordan Pope scored 28 points. Texas took fifth place in the tournament.
The ‘Horns are off until next Wednesday when they’ll host Virginia.
In other action yesterday…
NBA: Reed Sheppard scored a career-high 31 points to go with nine rebounds and five assists, and the Houston Rockets rallied from 12 points down at halftime to beat the Warriors 104-100 on Wednesday night in a rematch from the first round of last season’s playoffs when Golden State won Game 7 as the seventh seed. (Yahoo! Sports
De’Aaron Fox had 37 points and eight assists as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 115-102 on Wednesday night in an NBA Cup group stage game.
Devin Vassell added 23 points for the Spurs, who kept their NBA Cup hopes alive.
There are no games scheduled in the NBA today.
NHL: Dallas defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok broke a tie with 5:44 left with his first goal of the season to help the Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Wednesday night. (Yahoo! Sports)
No games are scheduled in the NHL today.
I have confirmed that Texas is not allowing Reveille on the field at DKR for the Lone Star Showdown on Friday.
— Robert Behrens (@rcb05) November 26, 2025
First reported on Instagram by @BarstoolTexasAM. pic.twitter.com/UlhglwP4TX
Discover the untold Texas story behind America’s favorite holiday! Most people think Thanksgiving started with Pilgrims in Plymouth, but the REAL first Thanksgiving happened in Texas with Spanish missionaries and Native Americans. From the Hispanic roots of the feast to the chaotic “Franksgiving” controversy that almost canceled the holiday, learn how Texas completely re-invented Thanksgiving into what we know today.
