'This is very lucrative, this is organized crime,' Lawmaker working on new catalytic converter legislation
Lawmakers are now working on stricter catalytic converter theft legislation, which will be named after fallen Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez.
Lawmakers are now working on stricter catalytic converter theft legislation, which will be named after fallen Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez.
Alaska Airlines continues to see 'significant' flight cancellations as pilots picket
Dozens of Alaska Airlines flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport were canceled Friday and Saturday. Officials said they are connected to the shortage of pilots.
Dozens of Alaska Airlines flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport were canceled Friday and Saturday. Officials said they are connected to the shortage of pilots.
AJ Crimson, celebrity makeup artist and beauty influencer, dies: ‘He was beautiful all the time’
AJ Crimson, a self-described "beauty industry rock star" and celebrity makeup artist, has died.
AJ Crimson, a self-described "beauty industry rock star" and celebrity makeup artist, has died.
Austin Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park on Sunday, April 3
Let’s go fly a kite! The ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park in Austin on Sunday, April 3. Bring your family, and a kite, any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Let’s go fly a kite! The ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park in Austin on Sunday, April 3. Bring your family, and a kite, any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Eating 100g of cranberries a day may help keep heart disease away, study finds
A new clinical trial found that daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.
A new clinical trial found that daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
GM recalls nearly 682,000 SUVs; windshield wipers can fail
General Motors is recalling Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicle models between 2014 and 2015.
General Motors is recalling Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicle models between 2014 and 2015.
Ford recalls 737K vehicles to fix oil leaks, trailer brakes
The Ford recall for the vehicle repairs include some SUV models manufactured between 2020 and 2022.
The Ford recall for the vehicle repairs include some SUV models manufactured between 2020 and 2022.
Federal government sets new 40 mpg fuel standard for all vehicles sold in U.S. beginning in 2026
The change uproots standards set by the Trump administration that required new vehicles get just over 24 miles per gallon.
The change uproots standards set by the Trump administration that required new vehicles get just over 24 miles per gallon.
7 memorable weather events that took place on April Fools' Day
Because April 1 coincides with the annual change of season from winter to spring, a range of weather events are possible on April Fool's Day
Because April 1 coincides with the annual change of season from winter to spring, a range of weather events are possible on April Fool's Day
Honda, Acura to sell certified 10-year-old used cars
Honda has found a way to address record-high new and used car prices. By selling very old cars.
Honda has found a way to address record-high new and used car prices. By selling very old cars.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Airbus conducts flight fueled by cooking oil, fatty acids
Airbus plans to have all aircraft in its fleet running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of the decade.
Airbus plans to have all aircraft in its fleet running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of the decade.
TSA announces new gender-neutral screening changes at airport security checkpoints
New standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints were announced Thursday.
New standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints were announced Thursday.
Youth tackle football: Americans differ on whether kids should play, survey finds
Researchers at Ohio State University surveyed nearly 4,000 adults and asked them to rate the statement: “Tackle football is an appropriate sport for kids to play.”
Researchers at Ohio State University surveyed nearly 4,000 adults and asked them to rate the statement: “Tackle football is an appropriate sport for kids to play.”
Wordle answer March 30: What caused 2 ‘correct’ answers
Confused Wordle players chimed in on Twitter Wednesday asking others why there were two different correct answers.
Confused Wordle players chimed in on Twitter Wednesday asking others why there were two different correct answers.
Skippy recall: Company says some peanut butters may contain metal fragments
The voluntary recall includes 9,353 cases of three Skippy peanut butter brands.
The voluntary recall includes 9,353 cases of three Skippy peanut butter brands.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
‘Sesame Street’: Newest muppet Ameera uses wheelchair, loves science
The new character, Ameera, is scheduled to premiere next week on “Ahlan Simsim” — the local version of “Sesame Street” in the Middle East and North Africa.
The new character, Ameera, is scheduled to premiere next week on “Ahlan Simsim” — the local version of “Sesame Street” in the Middle East and North Africa.
Austin airport releases travel tips ahead of expected busy travel season
AUS says the high number of travelers is expected to continue through the summer due to more flights to nonstop destinations being available, and more available airline seats.
AUS says the high number of travelers is expected to continue through the summer due to more flights to nonstop destinations being available, and more available airline seats.
Austin Bergstrom International Airport lifts jet fuel shortage alert
Since the jet fuel shortage alert has been lifted, airlines are no longer being requested to fly in with extra fuel when coming to the Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Since the jet fuel shortage alert has been lifted, airlines are no longer being requested to fly in with extra fuel when coming to the Austin Bergstrom International Airport.



















