Independence Day Garden BBQ with Lutie's and LeRoy and Lewis

Lutie's Garden Restaurant is joining with LeRoy and Lewis for the first-ever Independence Day Garden BBQ at the sunken gardens at the Commodore Perry Estate on July 3.

Independence Day 'Lobster Boil Supper' at Garbo's

You can celebrate Independence Day with a three-course feast at Garbo's Fresh Main Lobster's brick-and-mortar location in North Austin.

Ford recalling nearly 2,900 F-150 Lightning trucks

The Ford F-150 Lightning truck safety compliance recall covers 2,666 vehicles in the U.S. and 220 in Canada in the 2022 model year.

How families are handling the end of pandemic-era free school meals

The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.

Dripping Springs Skatepark closer to reality

DS Skatepark, Inc. is hoping to start construction on the project by the end of 2022 or the beginning of 2023, says the city of Dripping Springs.

Texas McDonald's restaurants raise over $250K for Uvalde community

Last week, participating locations donated 10 percent of their lunchtime sales to two organizations helping the Uvalde community.

Taco Bell's newest menu items include gigantic Cheez-It

Taco Bell's latest menu items are a take on their Tostada and Crunchwrap Supreme using a giant Cheez-It that's 16 times bigger than the normal cracker.

Carnival Magic fight while at sea investigated by NYPD

A fight aboard a cruise ship while at sea was under investigation by the NYPD after the ship returned to Manhattan early Tuesday.

Norwegian cruise ship hits iceberg in Alaska

A Norwegian Cruise Line ship hit an iceberg in Alaska over the weekend, forcing the company to cancel the remainder of the cruise due to damages sustained from the collision.  

Selling a home: Front door color matters, Zillow data says

"This research shows how seemingly minor home improvements can make a big difference in the way a potential buyer views and values a home," Zillow said.

Non-tech-savvy seniors unable to take advantage of digital coupons, study finds

A 2021 study by the Pew Research Center showed that 39% of those 65 and older do not own a smartphone, and 25% don't use the internet. That means millions of seniors can’t take advantage of digital-only deals.