US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January
President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.
President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.
Thanksgiving travel expected to rival pre-pandemic levels
Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.
Millions of Americans are loading up their cars or piling onto planes, determined to reclaim Thanksgiving traditions that were put on pause last year by the pandemic.
Busy travel day expected at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom says that travelers should expect a "significantly busier than usual" experience due to increased vaccination rates and postponed travel plans from last year.
Austin-Bergstrom says that travelers should expect a "significantly busier than usual" experience due to increased vaccination rates and postponed travel plans from last year.
Liquor shortages put a damper on upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas holidays
Liquor purveyors are recommending customers order early and be prepared to choose alternatives to specialty items
Liquor purveyors are recommending customers order early and be prepared to choose alternatives to specialty items
AFD shares how not to fry your Thanksgiving turkey
AFD is offering these turkey frying safety tips to keep your family and your bird in good shape this Thanksgiving.
AFD is offering these turkey frying safety tips to keep your family and your bird in good shape this Thanksgiving.
Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
COVID-19 hot spots could get worse amid Thanksgiving gatherings
The U.S. is in better shape approaching its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic, thanks to the vaccine.
The U.S. is in better shape approaching its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic, thanks to the vaccine.
50-year-old North Carolina woman gives birth to 1st child
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
FAA proposes $160k in fines after 8 passenger incidents involving alcohol
The biggest single proposed fine, topping $40,000, involves a passenger who brought alcohol on the plane and drank it, smoked marijuana in the lavatory, and sexually assaulted a flight attendant.
The biggest single proposed fine, topping $40,000, involves a passenger who brought alcohol on the plane and drank it, smoked marijuana in the lavatory, and sexually assaulted a flight attendant.
Krispy Kreme ‘Let it Snow’ doughnuts arrive soon along with Black Friday deal
Three new winter flavors, along with two fan favorites, will hit shelves on Nov. 26, along with a Black Friday freebie deal.
Three new winter flavors, along with two fan favorites, will hit shelves on Nov. 26, along with a Black Friday freebie deal.
Thanksgiving travel: Best and worst times to go to airport, hit the road
Austin’s airport already saw its second-busiest travel day ever on Sunday, and it’s only expected to get busier.
Austin’s airport already saw its second-busiest travel day ever on Sunday, and it’s only expected to get busier.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
NHTSA ramps up anti-DUI campaign ahead of busy holiday travel
In December 2019, 837 people lost their lives in crashes involving a drunk driver, data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed.
In December 2019, 837 people lost their lives in crashes involving a drunk driver, data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed.
Conagra Brands recalls some Birds Eye broccoli tots due to presence of small rocks, metal fragments
Conagra Brands has received two reports of dental damage associated with the recalled products.
Conagra Brands has received two reports of dental damage associated with the recalled products.
Thanksgiving dinner: The origins of our traditional foods
The modern Thanksgiving meal took many centuries to develop. Here’s a look at where those menu items came from:
The modern Thanksgiving meal took many centuries to develop. Here’s a look at where those menu items came from:
Suspect identified after gun accidentally discharged at Atlanta airport
At least three people were injured at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a passenger's gun was discharged Saturday afternoon, the Transportation Security Administration confirmed.
At least three people were injured at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a passenger's gun was discharged Saturday afternoon, the Transportation Security Administration confirmed.
The most disliked Thanksgiving side dishes, according to Instacart
What do Americans wish weren’t on their Thanksgiving plates?
What do Americans wish weren’t on their Thanksgiving plates?
Austin organizations help those in need for Thanksgiving
On Saturday, groups in the community were working to address food insecurity concerns across Austin.
On Saturday, groups in the community were working to address food insecurity concerns across Austin.
ABIA expecting around 30K passengers per day for Thanksgiving holiday
If you plan to travel these next few days, ABIA officials say plan ahead and have your mask ready.
If you plan to travel these next few days, ABIA officials say plan ahead and have your mask ready.
Austin Parks Foundation awards over $75K in 2021 fall grants
The grant recipients will receive over $75,000 combined in funding to support community-initiated improvement projects across the city of Austin.
The grant recipients will receive over $75,000 combined in funding to support community-initiated improvement projects across the city of Austin.



















