Man dead after crashing into pillar in Northeast Austin

On August 30, at approximately 12:11 a.m., APD says it was notified of a collision that occurred in the vicinity of Giles Ln. and E. Braker Ln.

Honolulu to require proof of vaccine or negative test at many indoor businesses

Hawaii’s capital of Honolulu will soon require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test at many indoor businesses amid a virus case surge.

Bud Light rolls out pumpkin spice hard seltzer

Starting Sept. 6, Bud Light Seltzer flavors will include pumpkin spice, toasted marshmallow, maple pear and apple crisp.

Clinics ask high court to block Texas 6-week abortion ban

The request to the court comes after a panel of appellate judges refused to block enforcement of the law before it takes effect on Wednesday.

China limits children to 3 hours of online gaming per week

China is banning children from playing online games for more than three hours a week, the harshest restriction so far on the game industry as Chinese regulators continue cracking down on the technology sector.

Six-year-old Houston boy looking for family to adopt him

A six-year-old Houston boy is looking for a family to adopt him. His siblings have already found adoptive homes.

Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study

A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.

City of Cedar Park breaks ground on 200-acre Lakeline Park

Located on 200 acres of parkland in south Cedar Park, Lakeline Park will be the largest City-owned park. Completion is planned for summer 2022. 

Unvaccinated, people with health risks should avoid cruises, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.

TSA subjected transgender teen to strip-search, lawsuit claims

A North Carolina woman is suing the Transportation Security Administration, saying her transgender teenager was ordered to undergo a strip-search at an airport.

FAA releases audio calls from pilots reporting unruly passengers in PSA

“We’ve got a disruptive customer in the back,” one pilot reported in a new PSA from the FAA, which has reported nearly 4,000 unruly passengers so far this year.

Most rental assistance has still not gone out, feds report

The latest data shows that the pace of distribution increased in July over June and that nearly a million households have been helped.

Krispy Kreme sweetens deal by offering another free doughnut to vaccinated customers

Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.

Central Texas restaurants navigate changing labor landscape

Recent data from the Texas Restaurant Association shows that more than 90 percent of restaurant owners have a position they are struggling to fill.

Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away

Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.