Summer travel, economic recovery driving up gas prices
Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.
Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.
94-year-old grandmother tries on wedding dress for 1st time
Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker finally got the chance to wear a wedding dress nearly 70 years after getting married.
Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker finally got the chance to wear a wedding dress nearly 70 years after getting married.
Austin nonprofit offers help with child tax credits
Austin nonprofit Foundation Communities' focus won’t be on the 80% of people receiving payments electronically, but on who may be out of the loop.
Austin nonprofit Foundation Communities' focus won’t be on the 80% of people receiving payments electronically, but on who may be out of the loop.
Man charged for plane disturbance, passengers ordered to keep hands over head for rest of flight
A 27-year-old California man faces up to 20 years in federal prison in connection with a disturbance on a flight last week.
A 27-year-old California man faces up to 20 years in federal prison in connection with a disturbance on a flight last week.
Deep fried shrimp & grits, fried pancakes among the 2021 State Fair of Texas food semi-finalists
The 32 Big Tex Choice Food Awards semi-finalists were announced Thursday morning. They include both savory and sweet treats.
The 32 Big Tex Choice Food Awards semi-finalists were announced Thursday morning. They include both savory and sweet treats.
McCormick hiring for director of 'taco relations' and the job will have food perks
The food gig calls for 'a deep appreciation for all things tacos'
The food gig calls for 'a deep appreciation for all things tacos'
Chevy Bolt fire risk: GM warns owners of older models to park outside
General Motors is telling owners of some older Chevrolet Bolts to park them outdoors and not to charge them overnight because two of the electric cars caught fire after recall repairs were made.
General Motors is telling owners of some older Chevrolet Bolts to park them outdoors and not to charge them overnight because two of the electric cars caught fire after recall repairs were made.
Panda Express adds vegan option to menu
Panda Express is debuting its Beyond the Original Orange Chicken dish at select locations.
Panda Express is debuting its Beyond the Original Orange Chicken dish at select locations.
Minnesota TSA employee facing charges after taking photos of female travelers
A Transportation Security Administration employee at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is facing charges after taking photos of female travelers.
A Transportation Security Administration employee at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is facing charges after taking photos of female travelers.
Tennessee halts COVID-19 vaccine outreach for minors, fires top official
Dr. Michelle Fiscus said the state’s elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her Monday for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.
Dr. Michelle Fiscus said the state’s elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her Monday for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.
United Airlines to purchase 100 electric planes from Heart Aerospace
The investment is part of United's goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 100% by 2050
The investment is part of United's goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 100% by 2050
New pool sharing app makes a big splash in Austin this summer
Swimmy, a pool sharing platform, allows pool owners to make extra cash renting out their pool for other people to use.
Swimmy, a pool sharing platform, allows pool owners to make extra cash renting out their pool for other people to use.
Austin drops again on 'Best Places to Live in the USA' list
Austin now ranks fifth out of the top 150 most populous metropolitan areas in the United States.
Austin now ranks fifth out of the top 150 most populous metropolitan areas in the United States.
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese flavored ice cream is a thing... Here's how to try it
Kraft teamed up with Van Leeuwen for a mac and cheese flavored ice cream.
Kraft teamed up with Van Leeuwen for a mac and cheese flavored ice cream.
Paddleboarders have close encounter with orcas off Washington coast
While paddling off the coast of Washington, a woman got up close and personal with some orcas.
While paddling off the coast of Washington, a woman got up close and personal with some orcas.
Chicago reactivates COVID-19 travel advisory for 2 states amid case uptick
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.
Celebrate National French Fry Day with these deals and freebies
July 13 is National French Fry Day and some restaurants are offering deals on the fried potatoes.
July 13 is National French Fry Day and some restaurants are offering deals on the fried potatoes.
Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds
A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.
A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.
Kids age 1 to 4 most at risk for drowning death, American Academy of Pediatrics study finds
A new report by the Amerian Academy of Pediatrics found that children between the ages of 1 and 4 are at the highest risk of die from drowning, followed by teens between 15 and 19 who were mostly male.
A new report by the Amerian Academy of Pediatrics found that children between the ages of 1 and 4 are at the highest risk of die from drowning, followed by teens between 15 and 19 who were mostly male.
IHOP 63rd anniversary: Celebrate with 58-cent pancakes
To celebrate their 63rd anniversary, IHOP is offering pancakes for 58-cents on July 13.
To celebrate their 63rd anniversary, IHOP is offering pancakes for 58-cents on July 13.