FAA has received 3,000 reports of unruly airline passengers in 2021 so far

Approximately 3,000 airline passengers have been reported by the FAA since Jan. 1, 2021 for unruly and disruptive behavior — many of the incidents involving masks, the agency says.

Airbnb bans certain new listings as COVID-19 eviction moratorium set to end

Airbnb announced a new initiative in hopes of better protecting renters as the CDC’s eviction moratorium is set to expire later this month.

High lead levels found in 2 Happy Tot baby food products, lawsuit alleges

A lawsuit filed against Nurture Inc. alleges that unhealthy levels of lead were found in two of their Happy Family Organics baby food products sold at Target and Whole Foods.

Juneteenth Social Ride biking 8.46-mile route to honor George Floyd

Black History Bike Ride asking cycling and history enthusiasts to join them on a bike ride around Central East Austin to learn Austin’s Black history.

Austin housing market prices skyrocket, home buyers pay attention

The Austin Board of REALTORS reports that home prices reach record-breaking high making Austin's housing market one of the most competitive in the U.S.

PARD continues to expand the park system to match Austin's growth

As Austin keeps growing, so does the city's park system. Austin Parks and Recreation has grown the park system by 200 acres and they're not stopping.

Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies

The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.

Free Slurpee Day 2021: 7-Eleven giveaway to last entire month of July

7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee drink throughout the month of July. The offer is normally on July 11 but has been extended.

TSA scans 2 million passengers for first time since March 2020

Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.

Man dies after being struck by 2 vehicles in North Austin

Police say the initial investigation shows that Box was in the roadway and was most likely struck by an unknown vehicle that failed to stop and render aid.

Homeless veteran reunites with his missing dog in California

A homeless Vietnam War veteran was reunited with his beloved pet after the dog went missing for several days. Footage posted on June 6 showed the heartwarming reunion.

9 City of Austin pools will be open to the public this summer

Nine out of 34 city of Austin pools will be opened to the public this summer due to a staffing shortage and winter storm damages.

Beech-Nut recalls baby rice cereal over high arsenic levels

Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.

IRS contacting families possibly eligible for monthly payments

More than 36 million American families may be receiving letters from the IRS concerning eligibility for monthly Child Tax Credit payments.