APD, DPS, TxDOT raising awareness of dangers during holiday weekend
APD has increased DUI patrols and is enforcing a “DWI No Refusal Initiative” over the weekend.
APD has increased DUI patrols and is enforcing a “DWI No Refusal Initiative” over the weekend.
Airbnb enforcing anti-party restrictions for Halloween 2021
Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.
Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.
International Left-Handers Day: Facts about lefties you may not have known
Happy International Left-Handers Day! Nearly 10% of the world’s population is left-handed.
Happy International Left-Handers Day! Nearly 10% of the world’s population is left-handed.
Friday the 13th: Origins of why the day is considered unlucky
August 13 marks the one and only Friday the 13th of 2021 — a day that tends to evoke a range of emotions for the superstitious.
August 13 marks the one and only Friday the 13th of 2021 — a day that tends to evoke a range of emotions for the superstitious.
Annual Texas sales tax holiday weekend runs August 6-8
Texas’ sales tax holiday weekend has been an annual event since 1999, allowing consumers to save millions in state and local sales taxes each year.
Texas’ sales tax holiday weekend has been an annual event since 1999, allowing consumers to save millions in state and local sales taxes each year.
Body of Lake Travis swimmer missing since July 4th weekend recovered
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says search efforts consisted of daily shoreline searches and the use of various types of sonar.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office says search efforts consisted of daily shoreline searches and the use of various types of sonar.
Workers allegedly lit fireworks inside Taco Bell, locked themselves out
A Taco Bell worker was arrested after she and a group of other employees were allegedly seen on surveillance footage lighting fireworks inside the Nashville restaurant before locking themselves out, according to fire department investigators.
A Taco Bell worker was arrested after she and a group of other employees were allegedly seen on surveillance footage lighting fireworks inside the Nashville restaurant before locking themselves out, according to fire department investigators.
Unusual tradition sends old cars off cliff in small Alaskan town
The town of Glacier View, Alaska sends cars off a large cliff to honor their military on the Fourth of July every year.
The town of Glacier View, Alaska sends cars off a large cliff to honor their military on the Fourth of July every year.
Dad rescues 2 daughters from sinking SUV on 4th of July
Things took a dangerous turn when the father’s one-year-old daughter put the car into neutral, causing the vehicle to drive into the water.
Things took a dangerous turn when the father’s one-year-old daughter put the car into neutral, causing the vehicle to drive into the water.
AFD responds to several fires caused by illegal fireworks
Austin Fire responded to four structure fires caused by fireworks over this Fourth of July weekend.
Austin Fire responded to four structure fires caused by fireworks over this Fourth of July weekend.
Austin police investigating two shootings on Fourth of July
One of the shootings happened on Sixth Street in downtown Austin. The other happened in North Austin.
One of the shootings happened on Sixth Street in downtown Austin. The other happened in North Austin.
Will Smith pays for July 4 fireworks in New Orleans after learning city didn't plan show
Actor Will Smith picked up the roughly $100,000 tab for Independence Day fireworks in New Orleans after learning the city didn't plan a 2021 show.
Actor Will Smith picked up the roughly $100,000 tab for Independence Day fireworks in New Orleans after learning the city didn't plan a 2021 show.
Illegal fireworks damage cars, homes in Southeast Austin
AFD says the fireworks fire caused over $200,000 worth of damage. Investigators issued four citations for reckless destruction of property and fireworks used within city limits.
AFD says the fireworks fire caused over $200,000 worth of damage. Investigators issued four citations for reckless destruction of property and fireworks used within city limits.
America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
Joey Chestnut, Michelle Lesco win Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
The annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is back Sunday, and so is the live audience.
The annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is back Sunday, and so is the live audience.
Ransomware attack hits companies ahead of holiday
It's not yet known how many organizations have been hit by demands that they pay a ransom in order to get their systems working again.
It's not yet known how many organizations have been hit by demands that they pay a ransom in order to get their systems working again.
Stores that will be open during the Fourth of July
Though this is a holiday weekend, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open — and in most cases, under normal business hours.
Though this is a holiday weekend, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open — and in most cases, under normal business hours.
Air travel numbers at Austin-Bergstrom near pre-pandemic levels
On Friday alone, almost 28,000 people were expected to travel through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, just 1,000 shy of numbers from 2019.
On Friday alone, almost 28,000 people were expected to travel through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, just 1,000 shy of numbers from 2019.
APD enforcing personal watercraft ban on Lake Austin
Personal watercraft include wet bikes, motorized surfboards and similar devices designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling.
Personal watercraft include wet bikes, motorized surfboards and similar devices designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling.
Problems at pump as more people take road trips on Fourth of July weekend
A shortage of truck drivers is causing gasoline delivery delays, leaving some stations with low or no gas. Travelers taking road trips for the Fourth of July are advised to not let their fuel flirt too close to empty. They may have to travel to the next exit if they come upon a station without gas.
A shortage of truck drivers is causing gasoline delivery delays, leaving some stations with low or no gas. Travelers taking road trips for the Fourth of July are advised to not let their fuel flirt too close to empty. They may have to travel to the next exit if they come upon a station without gas.