USDA issues alert for ground beef over possible metal contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for certain grass-fed ground beef sold in several states due to possible metal contamination.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for certain grass-fed ground beef sold in several states due to possible metal contamination.
Trader Joe's recalls over 9M pounds of vegetable fried rice sold in 43 states due to glass contamination
The new recall of Trader Joe's frozen vegetable fried rice products affects multiple states, including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, and Georgia.
The new recall of Trader Joe's frozen vegetable fried rice products affects multiple states, including Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, and Georgia.
Popular cruise line abruptly changes 20 of its voyages, disrupting vacations
Royal Caribbean scrapped the itineraries for 20 upcoming voyages, impacting thousands of passengers.
Royal Caribbean scrapped the itineraries for 20 upcoming voyages, impacting thousands of passengers.
Tips for navigating shutdown-related airport travel issues
As the partial government shutdown stretches on, travelers are experiencing long wait times to get through TSA security checkpoints at some airports. Here are some tips if you have a flight booked.
As the partial government shutdown stretches on, travelers are experiencing long wait times to get through TSA security checkpoints at some airports. Here are some tips if you have a flight booked.
TSA wait times at Houston's Bush Airport could exceed 4 hours, officials say
Houston's Bush Airport is warning travelers Tuesday that wait times could exceed four hours to get through TSA security checkpoints.
Houston's Bush Airport is warning travelers Tuesday that wait times could exceed four hours to get through TSA security checkpoints.
No tips, worse service? Restaurant owners warn trend is 'degrading' dining experience
As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service.
As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service.
Texas gas prices climb to nearly $1 higher than last year
Gas prices continue to climb in Texas as the war in Iran continues.
Gas prices continue to climb in Texas as the war in Iran continues.
$22 Lunch menu at B.B. Italia offers all your favorites
B.B. Italia Bistro and Bar in Sugar Land Town Square is offering a 2- course $22 Lunch menu, that includes soup or salad as a first course and your choice of a full size serving of a main dish including 20-layer Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, pastas, pizzas and sandwiches.
B.B. Italia Bistro and Bar in Sugar Land Town Square is offering a 2- course $22 Lunch menu, that includes soup or salad as a first course and your choice of a full size serving of a main dish including 20-layer Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, pastas, pizzas and sandwiches.
National Park Week 2026: When admission is free to celebrate America's 250th
National Park Week this year is celebrating two milestones - the 110th birthday of the NPS, and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Here are the details.
National Park Week this year is celebrating two milestones - the 110th birthday of the NPS, and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Here are the details.
America 250: New dimes in 2026 will have commemorative design
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a new design theme will be printed on the 10-cent coin this year. The dimes will return to the President Roosevelt design in 2027.
Alcohol linked to rising colon cancer risk as disease becomes leading killer
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.
Long-term alcohol habit may be tied to a troubling cancer trend, doctors warn
Even moderate alcohol consumption is tied to higher colorectal cancer risk over time, researchers say.
Even moderate alcohol consumption is tied to higher colorectal cancer risk over time, researchers say.
The $10,000 car loan tax deduction: Here's who qualifies and how to claim it
The IRS has released guidance on a new deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in auto loan interest per year.
The IRS has released guidance on a new deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in auto loan interest per year.
Small airports face closure risk amid ongoing TSA staffing shortages
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says smaller airports are at risk of closing due to staffing shortages caused by an ongoing partial government shutdown.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says smaller airports are at risk of closing due to staffing shortages caused by an ongoing partial government shutdown.
Chick-fil-A building $50M facility in Texas that will create 80 jobs
Chick-fil-A announced this week it will build a $50 million facility in Lubbock, creating about 80 jobs.
Chick-fil-A announced this week it will build a $50 million facility in Lubbock, creating about 80 jobs.
TSA adding Touchless ID to speed up airport security lines
Air travelers have a new way to shorten their wait times at the security screening line at the airport. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is allowing frequent fliers to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID.
Air travelers have a new way to shorten their wait times at the security screening line at the airport. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is allowing frequent fliers to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID.
How to check TSA wait times at Texas airports
Security wait times at U.S. airports have been extreme in some places as a partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security entered another week.
Security wait times at U.S. airports have been extreme in some places as a partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security entered another week.
Bush Intercontinental Airport travelers face extended wait times as partial shutdown hits paycheck milestone
Security checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport saw increased wait times Thursday as the partial federal government shutdown reached its 33rd day. With the funding lapse affecting Department of Homeland Security budgets, TSA officers at IAH and airports nationwide are currently working without pay.
Security checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport saw increased wait times Thursday as the partial federal government shutdown reached its 33rd day. With the funding lapse affecting Department of Homeland Security budgets, TSA officers at IAH and airports nationwide are currently working without pay.
World's happiest countries 2026 revealed; here's where US ranks
The world’s happiest countries for 2026 were revealed in a new report. Here’s which country took the top spot and where the U.S. ranked.
The world’s happiest countries for 2026 were revealed in a new report. Here’s which country took the top spot and where the U.S. ranked.
Self-driving freight trucks to be tested on SH 130 in Central Texas
You've seen self-driving cars in Austin, but you might soon see self-driving freight trucks in Central Texas.
You've seen self-driving cars in Austin, but you might soon see self-driving freight trucks in Central Texas.