Virgin Atlantic launching nonstop flights from Austin to London

The four times a week service will launch on May 25. It will be the airline's first new route from the U.S. since 2015.

Via 313 employees demanding improved COVID-19 protocols

Via 313 employees are rallying around their coworkers to demand more transparency and improved COVID-19 protocols.

‘Anger, disappointment’: Woman finds gifts in luggage replaced with dog food

When Gina Sheldon returned home from Europe, she opened her luggage to discover all her gifts were replaced with bags filled with dog food, dirty t-shirts and empty French body products.

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.

Why do people buy all the milk, bread and eggs before snowstorms?

Perishable items like bread, milk and eggs typically go flying off store shelves whenever a snowstorm is in the forecast.

Royal Caribbean, Norweigan cancel cruises amid omicron outbreak fears

Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”

City of Lockhart approves incentives for Iron Ox's new facility

Texas consumers will begin finding Iron Ox produce in their local grocery stores in early 2022, says the city of Lockhart.

Taco Bell 'Lover’s Pass' subscription will get you 30 days of tacos for $10

Taco Bell announced Thursday the nationwide debut of Taco Lover’s Pass, a service that allows fans to redeem one taco a day for 30 consecutive days for $10.

Cruise ship with small number of asymptomatic, positive patients docked in San Francisco

Princess Cruises sent an email stating that they randomly tested 25% of the roughly 700 passengers and board and found that 12 were positive with coronavirus, and all had no or mild symptoms. The ship was filled to about one third of capacity.

Troy Aikman launches new Austin-based light lager beer brand EIGHT

NFL and Dallas Cowboys legendary quarterback Troy Aikman is launching a new Austin-based beer company, EIGHT. EIGHT's Elite Light Lager will soon be available in Texas.

Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start,  survey finds

A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.

Whataburger releases a spicier version of signature spicy ketchup

Whataburger has released a limited time batch of spicy ketchup with hot sauce, a spicier version of their signature spicy ketchup.

KFC's Beyond Fried Chicken debuts nationwide on Jan. 10

After years of testing, KFC is ready to make its Beyond Fried Chicken available to customers on Jan. 10.