Airlines could soon start weighing passengers before flights

Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.

Frito-Lay debunks Flamin’ Hot Cheetos creator story

Frito-Lay says there is no evidence to support the “urban legend” about the Corona man who claimed to have created the popular Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say

Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.

Car parts, lumber shortages affect Austin, nationwide businesses

Along with the pandemic putting a pause on production, the winter storm in Texas affected the production of some materials - including lumber. Simultaneously, more and more people are moving to Austin.

Publix brings back free cookies for kids at store bakeries

Kids will once again be able to get a free cookie from the Publix bakery. The supermarket chain confirmed that their free kids cookie program has been reinstated after suspending all food handouts in stores at the beginning of the pandemic.

USPS asking homeowners to inspect, repair mailboxes

USPS says that it makes this annual request because of the wear and tear on mailboxes every year, especially after the effects of this past winter.

Recipes to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Tierra Neubaum puts her own twist on noodles, a banh mi, and mango pudding and features some food from Old Thousand as well.

Fredericksburg peaches free from February freeze

Good news peach lovers! The Fredericksburg peach crop was only slightly delayed because of the February winter storms.

What to consider if you’re buying a fixer-upper

Thinking about buying a fixer-upper? Here’s what you need to consider before signing on the dotted line.

Gov. Abbott signs bill making alcohol to-go permanent in Texas

State lawmakers sent HB 1024 to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature at the end of April and Gov. Abbott has now signed it into law.

Colonial Pipeline attack: Need fuel? Apps show where to fill up as gas stations run on empty

Multiple tools are helping drivers in southeastern states find gas as more and more stations run out of supply in the wake of the cyberattack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline.