Emergency SNAP benefits extended for May

The emergency May allotments are in addition to the more than $3.1 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.

New Jersey breweries will offer free beer to people who get vaccinated

More than a dozen breweries in New Jersey are going to be offering free beers to the newly vaccinated as part of a program announced on Monday.

Physicians suing USDA claim latest dietary guidelines cater to meat, dairy industries, not health of Americans

he plaintiffs said the guidelines promote the interest of the meat and dairy industries while disregarding data showing the harm meat and dairy can cause, such as cancer and digestive issues.

‘Taco moon’: Taco Bell giving away free tacos on May 4

The lunar phase of the moon will resemble a taco on May 4, and Taco Bell will give fans a free crunchy taco to mark the occasion.

Alcohol to go now good to go for Governor Abbott signature

The bill also applies to private clubs that have state permits. State lawmakers, Wednesday, sent it to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature.

American honey is radioactive from nuclear bomb test in the 1950s, researchers say

Honey produced in the United States may contain trace amounts of radioactive fallout from nuclear and atomic tests that occurred more than 60 years ago, researchers say.

Chipotle giving away 250,000 free burritos to US health care workers

Chipotle is thanking health care workers across the United States who have endured tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free burritos.

Reese's to sell new candy bar, sweetening permanent lineup

Not only is Reese's adding a new candy bar to the permanent lineup, but for a limited time only you'll also be able to find a pure peanut butter cup without the chocolate.

Restaurants face staff shortages, blame unemployment benefits

Restaurant owners say that when the pandemic hit, many in the industry had to find new jobs, or went on a completely new career path.

Biden signs law designating sesame as major food allergen, requires labeling on packaged foods

President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill that makes sesame the ninth major allergen in the United States, requiring food makers to clearly label packaging by January 2023.

Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic

But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.

Alcohol-free bar owner says his Blackness led him to create space for healing

The owner of Sans Bar, Chris Marshall, shares his story and talks about why he decided to start one of the only alcohol-free bars in the South.

Iron Ox breaks ground on new robotic growing facility in Lockhart

Iron Ox, a California-based company, has begun construction on a 535,000-square-foot indoor hydroponic farm in the city of Lockhart.

Frequent flyer recreates airplane food as hobby during COVID-19 lockdown

Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”

Musically Fed hosts food distribution to help live music community

Musically Fed has been putting on drive-thru food distributions in several states since the start of the pandemic. Saturday, they came to Austin. 

Austin woman marks one year on journey to become pitmaster

Eliana Gutierrez was made pitmaster’s apprentice to Miguel Vidal at Valentina’s Tex Mex Barbeque on her 20th birthday in April 2020.