Hyundai subsidiary accused of using child labor at Alabama factory: report

State labor officials began looking into this controversy after a report found children as young as 12 were working at the Alabama facility.

Austin cookie company raising $1 million to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA youth

Wunderkeks says its goal to raise money isn't about expanding its business but to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA youth with the help of its signature pink boxes.

Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles

The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.

Southwest Airlines posts record revenue but warns of rising costs

Air travel has bounced back this year from pandemic depths, and that is particularly true for Southwest’s strength in leisure travel within the United States. The Dallas carrier said ticket demand has continued in the third quarter. But costs are rising sharply, too.

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.

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. 

$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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.