Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job

Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job

The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.

The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.

Southwest Airlines drops expiration dates on flight credits

Southwest Airlines drops expiration dates on flight credits

Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry. 

Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry. 

$1.1 billion: Mega Millions jackpot climbs again, 2nd-highest prize in game history

$1.1 billion: Mega Millions jackpot climbs again, 2nd-highest prize in game history

The Mega Millions jackpot is now the second-highest prize in the game’s history, as currently estimated. It comes with a $648.2 million cash option, too.

The Mega Millions jackpot is now the second-highest prize in the game’s history, as currently estimated. It comes with a $648.2 million cash option, too.

Intero Restaurant bar director makes a cocktail
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Intero Restaurant bar director makes a cocktail

Bar Director Bridger shows Good Day Austin anchor Casey Claiborne how to make one of their signature drinks featuring corn.

Bar Director Bridger shows Good Day Austin anchor Casey Claiborne how to make one of their signature drinks featuring corn.

Sustainable, farm-to-table dishes at Intero Restaurant

Sustainable, farm-to-table dishes at Intero Restaurant

Intero uses whole local ingredients and pairs them with traditional Italian techniques and cooking sensibilities to make familiar dishes that highlight the seasonal availability of what's grown and raised in Texas.

Intero uses whole local ingredients and pairs them with traditional Italian techniques and cooking sensibilities to make familiar dishes that highlight the seasonal availability of what's grown and raised in Texas.

LeRoy and Lewis holds 6th annual Heat Week

LeRoy and Lewis holds 6th annual Heat Week

Order and finish a special each of the five days to receive a gift card and the ultimate prize: bragging rights.

Order and finish a special each of the five days to receive a gift card and the ultimate prize: bragging rights.

Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years

Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years

Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.

Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.

Whistleblower report finds FAA did not properly oversee Southwest Airlines

Whistleblower report finds FAA did not properly oversee Southwest Airlines

The whistleblower report, which was made public Wednesday, alleges agency officials’ conduct could have posed a danger to travelers. The report also alleged Southwest Airlines officials and union representatives resisted cooperating with investigations.

The whistleblower report, which was made public Wednesday, alleges agency officials’ conduct could have posed a danger to travelers. The report also alleged Southwest Airlines officials and union representatives resisted cooperating with investigations.

Spirit, Frontier abandon merger bid, paving way for JetBlue deal

Spirit, Frontier abandon merger bid, paving way for JetBlue deal

The Frontier offer was worth more than $2.6 billion in cash and stock, far short of JetBlue's all-cash bid of $3.7 billion.

The Frontier offer was worth more than $2.6 billion in cash and stock, far short of JetBlue's all-cash bid of $3.7 billion.

Beer, music, food, and activities at Meanwhile Brewing Company

Beer, music, food, and activities at Meanwhile Brewing Company

Meanwhile Brewing Company in southwest Austin is a popular destination for its cold beer, live music, and local food. But it's also a place that hosts a variety of events, like one coming up on July 31.

Meanwhile Brewing Company in southwest Austin is a popular destination for its cold beer, live music, and local food. But it's also a place that hosts a variety of events, like one coming up on July 31.

US new home sales drop to lowest level in 2 years

US new home sales drop to lowest level in 2 years

New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.

New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.

The Mega Millions jackpot is now over $1 billion

The Mega Millions jackpot is now over $1 billion

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.02 billion — with a $602.5 million cash option — after no one matched all six numbers on Tuesday.

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.02 billion — with a $602.5 million cash option — after no one matched all six numbers on Tuesday.