US casinos had best month ever in March, winning $5.3B from gamblers

Inflation may be soaring, supply chains are snarled and the coronavirus just won’t go away. But America’s casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March.

Airbnb rolls out new search categories, protection for renters

The company will also let people book split stays between homes and it promised new protections for renters when listings fall short of advertised promises.

Kelly Hughes becomes 1st 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' model with C-section scar in magazine

“I struggled with insecurities from my scar being that I’m a model and my incredibly difficult recovery but it wasn’t until I embraced my scar that I experienced the true power in it,” Kelly Hughes wrote.

Southwest spending over $2 billion for faster internet, outlets, overhead bins

Southwest is making a huge financial investment in upgrades to make flights more comfortable for travelers. Faster internet service will be installed on 350 planes by the end of October.

Viral TikTok asks viewers to help Poke Bay, closing after property was sold to UT Austin

“If you live in Austin or want to support a small business, please watch.” A viral TikTok shares a family's emotional story about being forced to close their small business because of UT Austin.

Hyundai recalls 215,000 Sonatas; faulty hoses can leak fuel

Hyundai said the recall for the faulty hoses covers certain 2013 and 2014 Sonata sedans, many of which were recalled for the same problem in 2020. Dealers will replace the hoses and owners will be notified starting July 5.

Car buyers using new website to turn tables on dealership markups

If you're in the market for a car, you can save some money by avoiding huge dealership markups thanks to a new website.

New Braunfels holding lifeguard hiring event, offering $250 for hires

The on-the-spot hiring event for seasonal positions is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 14. The starting salary is $12-$17 per hour, plus there’s a $250 hiring bonus.

Texas' most expensive home listed for $45 million and it is in Lake Travis

The Lake Travis mansion, also known as Villa Del Lago, is located at 12400 Cedar Street. The listing says the home is located just off RR620, with easy access to/from Lakeway or downtown Austin.

Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates

The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.

DA declines to file charges against Mike Tyson, passenger on flight at SFO

The San Mateo County District Attorney on Tuesday announced that prosecutors would not be filing charges against Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion who was caught on video punching a passenger on a flight out of San Francisco International Airport.

Sandals Bahamas hotel guests complained of insecticide odor where Americans found dead: report

Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a report Tuesday.

Farm-based leadership organization Urban Roots empowers youth, nourishes community

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Urban Roots is holding a Tour de Farm event on May 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is sold out but you can still participate in the raffle.