Dairy Queen brings back Free Cone Day after brief COVID-19 hiatus

Dairy Queen is giving fans a special treat ahead of the spring time with their annual Free Cone Day. The company is bringing back the popular event after it was canceled last year due to COVID-19 concerns.

San Antonio has better tacos than Austin, actor Pedro Pascal says

'The Mandalorian" and "Games of Thrones" actor Pedro Pascal offered his opinion while in town for SXSW on whether San Antonio or Austin had better tacos.

SXSW 2022: Cheetos Hands-Free House in East Austin

The Cheetos Hands-Free House shows how you can have fun and do everyday activities without using your hands. Probably because you have cheetle, the iconic orange dust, on your hands.

Happy Pi Day 2022: Celebrate March 14 with $3.14 pizza, other deals

March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (3.14), and you can score some related deals.

Birthday toy swapped out for a pound of pot

When a Spalding County girl celebrated her 8th birthday, she got a present no one ever imagined. Her parents say someone had taken a toy out of a box and replaced it with marijuana.

Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes

The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.

Dine with Ukraine: Austin restaurants donate to World Central Kitchen

On March 12, close to 40 local Asian eateries will donate a percentage of sales to a nonprofit helping Ukrainians that are fleeing and staying behind.

New aluminum wine bottles give wine lovers the option to enjoy their favorite drinks on the go

While some enthusiasts are still getting used to the idea of wine in a can or corkless bottle, a new aluminum wine bottle has hit the market to offer yet another way to enjoy, and maybe preserve, their wine.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's food truck is coming to Austin

The Mana Mobile, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's food truck, will be parked at 422 Guadalupe St. Austin, Texas from March 11-13. 

Coca-Cola suspends business in Russia citing Ukraine war

The Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company said it would be suspending business in Russia following the country’s attack on neighboring Ukraine.

McDonald's to temporarily close 850 restaurants in Russia

McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Hillsborough deputy makes DoorDash delivery after arresting driver

A Hillsborough County deputy went above and beyond to make sure a woman got her food from DoorDash after arresting the delivery driver. 

Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.

FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.

Peeps launches new customizable marshmallow chicks

Candy lovers everywhere are in for a sweet treat courtesy of Peeps. The company is now letting customers create their very own made-to-order marshmallow chicks.