Amid rising home values, is now the time to sell?

Sellers have the upper hand in 2021 but some homeowners are still choosing to wait before putting their home on the market.

California DMV places Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ under review

California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.

Pizza Hut launches new Book It! program as part of its nostalgia-themed campaign

For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.

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.