New sodium guidelines: FDA seeks to cut salt in packaged, restaurant foods
The FDA’s voluntary goals finalized Wednesday for 163 foods are intended to help lower the amount of salt Americans eat.
The FDA’s voluntary goals finalized Wednesday for 163 foods are intended to help lower the amount of salt Americans eat.
US to reopen land borders with Canada, Mexico for fully vaccinated in November
The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southwest cancellations: Lines persist in Las Vegas amid ‘more normal’ operations
The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.
The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.
Chaos persists for Southwest passengers after airline cancels hundreds of more flights
Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of more flights on Monday following a weekend of chaos and disruptions.
Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of more flights on Monday following a weekend of chaos and disruptions.
Texans worry Tesla relocation to Austin could price them out of housing
Housing prices in the Austin metro area have skyrocketed in recent years, with large tech firms including Apple, Google, and Oracle building new campuses in and around the city.
Housing prices in the Austin metro area have skyrocketed in recent years, with large tech firms including Apple, Google, and Oracle building new campuses in and around the city.
Fish stick shortage could hit US amid customs dispute
A customs dispute at the U.S.-Canada border is threatening America’s supply of a key fish used for popular products like fish sticks and fast food sandwiches.
A customs dispute at the U.S.-Canada border is threatening America’s supply of a key fish used for popular products like fish sticks and fast food sandwiches.
Amazon to allow employees to work mostly from home indefinitely
Amazon is trying to get their employees back to the workplace by 2022, but with so many offices around the globe, they are leaving that decision to individual teams and their managers.
Amazon is trying to get their employees back to the workplace by 2022, but with so many offices around the globe, they are leaving that decision to individual teams and their managers.
Southwest cancellations causes issues for those flying out of Austin
The problem started over the weekend with Southwest Airlines canceling more than a thousand flights since Friday, October 9.
The problem started over the weekend with Southwest Airlines canceling more than a thousand flights since Friday, October 9.
Homebuyers can expect higher inventory, more choices this fall, Realtor.com finds: Tips for buying now
Owning a home may be easier this fall with increased inventory, according to Realtor.com data. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, here's how to find the right home and type of loan for you.
Owning a home may be easier this fall with increased inventory, according to Realtor.com data. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, here's how to find the right home and type of loan for you.
Hometown Missions helps Dripping Springs family with new home
Luisa and Roy Acosta have lived in Dripping Springs for decades and needed help after their home was damaged.
Luisa and Roy Acosta have lived in Dripping Springs for decades and needed help after their home was damaged.
Southwest Airlines, FAA differ over cause for cancellations
The airline canceled more than 1,000 flights in total, or 29% of its schedule, as of 7 p.m. ET Sunday, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
The airline canceled more than 1,000 flights in total, or 29% of its schedule, as of 7 p.m. ET Sunday, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
Facebook rolls out new controls for teens, parents
These initiatives come after Facebook announced late last month that it was pausing work on its Instagram for Kids project.
These initiatives come after Facebook announced late last month that it was pausing work on its Instagram for Kids project.
McDonald's offering free ‘thank you’ breakfast to educators Oct. 11-15
Just as it did with first responders and health care workers last year, McDonald’s will give a free Thank You Meal to teachers, administrators and school staff this week.
Just as it did with first responders and health care workers last year, McDonald’s will give a free Thank You Meal to teachers, administrators and school staff this week.
Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween
Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.
Passenger not charged after flight makes emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport
An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.
An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.
Man orders 100 tacos on first date, asks woman to pay for them
First dates can be awkward, but a woman on TikTok shared a unique horror story that has since gone viral. It seems the man she met on a dating app really, really liked Taco Bell tacos.
First dates can be awkward, but a woman on TikTok shared a unique horror story that has since gone viral. It seems the man she met on a dating app really, really liked Taco Bell tacos.
Leander ISD PTA opens South Clothes Closet at Four Points MS
The Leander ISD PTA officially opened a second clothes closet with a ribbon cutting Saturday at Four Points Middle School in Northwest Austin.
The Leander ISD PTA officially opened a second clothes closet with a ribbon cutting Saturday at Four Points Middle School in Northwest Austin.
Some employees believe remote work hindered career growth, study finds
Nearly half of U.S. and UK workers said working from home blocked promotions and hindered learning abilities during the pandemic, according to a new survey.
Nearly half of U.S. and UK workers said working from home blocked promotions and hindered learning abilities during the pandemic, according to a new survey.
Raising Cane's to offer higher pay in Austin to attract new employees
In an effort to attract and retain Austin-area staff, about 70% of their hourly staff will receive at least $1 more an hour and the starting rate will be $12 an hour.
In an effort to attract and retain Austin-area staff, about 70% of their hourly staff will receive at least $1 more an hour and the starting rate will be $12 an hour.
Deep Eddy closures in effect due to well pump repairs
Due to mechanical issues, the shallow end of Deep Eddy Pool is closed for the remainder of the year, says PARD.
Due to mechanical issues, the shallow end of Deep Eddy Pool is closed for the remainder of the year, says PARD.