Dripping Springs named one of Texas' outstanding destinations in 2021

The Texas Travel Alliance has recognized Dripping Springs for being one of the state's outstanding rural and small-town destinations in 2021.

Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds

Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.

How big is the Powerball jackpot on Monday? $685 million

The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. ET Monday for an estimated jackpot of $685 million or a cash option of $485.5 million.

'Life is too short': Mom moves family into an RV to help pay debt, travel full time

After two years of "barely scraping by," and living in debt, Karen Akpan and her husband Sylvester decided it was time to move their family into an RV to travel full time.

Biden administration extends additional mortgage relief options for FHA loans

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced new forbearance options for homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments.

Kyle City Council votes to expand the Uber Kyle $3.14 program

Through the program, all Kyle residents and visitors can take a trip that begins and ends within the city limits of Kyle for the price of $3.14.

Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods

A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.

The McRib returns to McDonald's, again

McDonald’s gave fans of the McRib a reason to look forward to November. On Twitter, the company announced that the sandwich will return on Nov. 1.

Powerball jackpot soars to $620M after no top winner in Wednesday drawing

The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $620 million with a $446 million cash option before taxes. The next drawing is on Oct. 2.

US home prices saw record leap in July from previous year

U.S. home prices soared in July from a year earlier by a record amount as buyers desperate for homes bid up prices amid a limited supply of available properties.

2 charged in $550,000 airline lost luggage scam

Pernell Anthony Jones Jr. and Donmonick Martin are accused of booking flights under false identities and making false claims to commercial airlines for reimbursement for lost luggage.

Bill would require US airline passengers to have COVID-19 vaccine or prove negative test

The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.

Urgent CDC advisory ‘strongly recommends’ pregnant people get COVID-19 vaccine

The CDC said it “strongly recommends” COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because “the benefits of vaccination outweigh known or potential risks.”

Veracruz All Natural expands with mission of keeping Mexican authenticity

The Taco Queens of the South, Las Reinas del Sur, are sisters and they're expanding to Los Angeles and making sure their heritage lives on through their food.