Holiday tipping: Can you tip your mail carrier?
Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.
Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.
‘Drink it and hang’: Miller Lite’s ‘Beernament’ arrives for Christmas tree decorators
“The Miller Lite Beernament” will be available on Dec. 7. The decorative, round-shaped beer can will double as a Christmas tree ornament.
“The Miller Lite Beernament” will be available on Dec. 7. The decorative, round-shaped beer can will double as a Christmas tree ornament.
NYC vaccine mandate includes children as young as 5
Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.
Children as young as 5 years old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.
Napa winemaker turns smoke-tainted grapes into vodka
A winemaker in Napa County is now turning his grapes, tainted by wildfire smoke, into vodka.
A winemaker in Napa County is now turning his grapes, tainted by wildfire smoke, into vodka.
Mother honors son killed in hit-and-run by cleaning up Austin trails
Anna Ramos, knowing how much her son Boanerge John Herrera loved the outdoors, started a project to clean up Austin's trails.
Anna Ramos, knowing how much her son Boanerge John Herrera loved the outdoors, started a project to clean up Austin's trails.
Cruise ship with COVID-19 outbreak docks in New Orleans
Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.
Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.
Man jumps out of taxiing Southwest Airlines plane at Phoenix's Sky Harbor airport: airline
A man jumped out of a Southwest Airlines airplane that was taxiing around Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 4, the airline said.
A man jumped out of a Southwest Airlines airplane that was taxiing around Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 4, the airline said.
Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he was gifted after open heart surgery
And if that wasn’t lucky, the man said he also won $1,000 several years ago on a ticket he received from the same friend as a birthday gift.
And if that wasn’t lucky, the man said he also won $1,000 several years ago on a ticket he received from the same friend as a birthday gift.
COVID-19 outbreak on cruise ship approaching New Orleans
Ten people aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday night.
Ten people aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday night.
Man who stuffed razor blades in pizza dough gets nearly 5 years in prison
The man who pleaded guilty to putting razor blades and screws in pizza dough at supermarkets last year has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison.
The man who pleaded guilty to putting razor blades and screws in pizza dough at supermarkets last year has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison.
Travis County temporarily closes rental assistance application portal
It will stop accepting new applications after 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Sunday is also the last day to drop off paper applications at drop boxes located at Community Centers.
It will stop accepting new applications after 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Sunday is also the last day to drop off paper applications at drop boxes located at Community Centers.
Rapid COVID testing site opens at LAX for international travelers
One day after confirming the county's first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a rapid-testing site will open at Los Angeles International Airport Friday that will offer free -- but voluntary -- COVID tests for arriving international passengers.
One day after confirming the county's first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a rapid-testing site will open at Los Angeles International Airport Friday that will offer free -- but voluntary -- COVID tests for arriving international passengers.
Central Texas Food Bank requests donations as need increases
The food bank says while the number needing to be fed during the pandemic has started to subside, there are more people in the area than ever still needing help.
The food bank says while the number needing to be fed during the pandemic has started to subside, there are more people in the area than ever still needing help.
1st confirmed omicron variant case in Minnesota connected to NY anime convention
The first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday. The confirmation comes one day after the first U.S. cases of the omicron variant were detected in California.
The first case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday. The confirmation comes one day after the first U.S. cases of the omicron variant were detected in California.
Emergency SNAP benefits extended for December 2021 in Texas
More than 1.5 million SNAP households will see the additional amount on their Lone Star Card by December 31.
More than 1.5 million SNAP households will see the additional amount on their Lone Star Card by December 31.
Burger King offering 37-cent Whoppers to celebrate iconic burger's 64th birthday
On Dec. 3 and Dec. 4, Burger King is dropping the price of its iconic burger to 37 cents. It's a price not seen since the 1950s.
On Dec. 3 and Dec. 4, Burger King is dropping the price of its iconic burger to 37 cents. It's a price not seen since the 1950s.
2 US cities make 2021 top 10 list of most expensive cities in the world
Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) compares nearly 200 cities around the world for general costs of goods and services and determines the most expensive cities to live in. This year, two U.S. cities made the cut.
Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) compares nearly 200 cities around the world for general costs of goods and services and determines the most expensive cities to live in. This year, two U.S. cities made the cut.
Georgetown to hold drive-thru breakfast with Santa on Dec. 11
Participants will be able to drive by and wave at Santa and Georgetown firefighters and grab a goodie bag with treats and coupons donated by local businesses.
Participants will be able to drive by and wave at Santa and Georgetown firefighters and grab a goodie bag with treats and coupons donated by local businesses.
US to require all inbound travelers to take COVID-19 test 1 day before flight
All travelers to the U.S. must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of boarding their flights, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, the White House said.
All travelers to the U.S. must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day of boarding their flights, regardless of nationality or vaccination status, the White House said.
STUDY: Houston among 4 Texas cities listed 'worst' for mental health
Houston was ranked 2nd among the worst cities in the U.S. for Mental Health, right behind Dallas.
Houston was ranked 2nd among the worst cities in the U.S. for Mental Health, right behind Dallas.