Labor Day gas prices hit record high as diesel surging costs hit drivers
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for Labor Day weekend
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
2026 Texas Capitol Ornament unveiled, available to purchase
The Texas Capitol Gift Shop has released its 2026 Texas Capitol Ornament.
The Texas Capitol Gift Shop has released its 2026 Texas Capitol Ornament.
Labor Day 2026 food deals and discounts
Labor Day, observed annually on the first Monday in September, is a celebration of the achievements of American workers. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering deals and discounts.
Labor Day, observed annually on the first Monday in September, is a celebration of the achievements of American workers. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering deals and discounts.
Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
Shipping holiday packages with US Postal Service to cost more this year - See the temporary price increases
It will cost more this holiday season to ship packages with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announcing plans for a temporary price change for some package shipping products for the 2026 peak holiday season.
It will cost more this holiday season to ship packages with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announcing plans for a temporary price change for some package shipping products for the 2026 peak holiday season.
Boerne is Texas’ only finalist for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town
Boerne is Texas’ only town in Hallmark Channel’s 2026 Merriest Christmas Town contest, with a chance to become a filming location for a Hallmark movie.
Boerne is Texas’ only town in Hallmark Channel’s 2026 Merriest Christmas Town contest, with a chance to become a filming location for a Hallmark movie.
Healthier Halloween? Hershey expanding savory trick-or-treat snack line
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
62 Boating While Intoxicated charges filed in Texas over July 4th Holiday weekend
Texas Game Wardens filed 62 boating while intoxicated charges over the July 4th weekend. This is the highest number since 2019, amid thousands of safety checks and two tragic holiday drownings.
Texas Game Wardens filed 62 boating while intoxicated charges over the July 4th weekend. This is the highest number since 2019, amid thousands of safety checks and two tragic holiday drownings.
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
4th of July cookout: Tips for practicing safe food handling when grilling and hosting gatherings
Americans across the country will celebrate the nation’s milestone 250th birthday this weekend, hosting family and friends outdoors with BBQ and cookouts. There are simple steps you can take to prevent food-borne illness and keep everyone safe.
Americans across the country will celebrate the nation’s milestone 250th birthday this weekend, hosting family and friends outdoors with BBQ and cookouts. There are simple steps you can take to prevent food-borne illness and keep everyone safe.
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Fireworks are bad for your lungs: How to protect yourself
The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.
The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.
July 4th: What's open and closed
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Pet safety ahead of July 4th celebration
Here is a reminder for pet owners to take extra precautions during the July 4th celebrations this weekend.
Here is a reminder for pet owners to take extra precautions during the July 4th celebrations this weekend.
July 4th: Austin celebration preview, safety tips
The City of Austin is preparing for its "Star-Spangled Fest" Fourth of July celebration.
The City of Austin is preparing for its "Star-Spangled Fest" Fourth of July celebration.
CTX celebrates America's 250th birthday
The City of Austin is preparing for its "Star-Spangled Fest" Fourth of July celebration.
The City of Austin is preparing for its "Star-Spangled Fest" Fourth of July celebration.
FOX 7 Weekend - July 4-5
From parades and pig races to Willie Nelson and lakeside fireworks, there's so much going on around here over the next couple of days. Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich has your FOX 7 Weekend.
From parades and pig races to Willie Nelson and lakeside fireworks, there's so much going on around here over the next couple of days. Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich has your FOX 7 Weekend.