Pflugerville Police release results of holiday season traffic enforcement initiative
The STEP initiative grants funds throughout the year. Pflugerville Police received $12,000 from the STEP grant last year and that money is now being invested in education and enforcement.
Iceland, Switzerland among predictions for safest countries to travel to in 2020
A travel security services firm released its annual map, predicting which countries will be the safest to the most dangerous for travel in 2020.
Driver livestreams himself speeding, crashing
Police in Connecticut were able to provide a compelling reason for drivers to slow down and take care after a man in New London livestreamed himself speeding over Gold Star Memorial Bridge, before spinning out of control and crashing at an exit ramp.
Japan Airlines giving away 50,000 round-trip plane tickets for tourists that like a surprise
Japan Airlines is hoping to encourage tourists to travel to some lesser-known destinations by giving away 50,000 free domestic round-trip tickets.
Girl, 6, saved the day on flight after noticing mom had stroke during takeoff
A 6-year-old girl saved her mother's life after she realized the woman was having a stroke on a plane.
12 killed, dozens hurt after jetliner crashes in Kazakhstan
Officials said 54 people were reported hospitalized with injuries, at least 10 of them in critical condition.
Alaska Airlines flight attendant sings ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ to passengers on delayed flight
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant was determined to keep her passengers on a delayed red-eye flight in the holiday spirit.
6 passengers hurt after 2 Carnival cruise ships collide in Mexico
A cruise ship scraped another while trying to dock in the Mexican Caribbean resort of Cozumel on Friday, damaging at least one of the boats and resulting in six passengers suffering minor injuries.
New alert system shows wrong-way drivers on 45 SW tollway
The intersections with FM 1626 and at MoPac are the problem areas, despite standard warning signs.
Southwest to cancel thousands of flights as Boeing suspends production of 737 Max jet
Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that it would extend its cancellation of flights until next April, amounting to a total of thousands of canceled flights, as Boeing suspends production of its 737 Max jet next month.
Plane passenger gives first-class seat to 88-year-old woman, makes her 'dream' come true
A Virgin Atlantic flight attendant didn’t hesitate to play favorites when sharing the sweet story of her new “favorite” passengers: a kindhearted man and the elderly woman he selflessly swapped seats with, so she could enjoy his first-class digs.
Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January
Boeing Co. said it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet as it continues to deal with the aftermath of two deadly crashes that killed a total of 346 people.
Law enforcement across Texas increasing DWI patrols
Law enforcement officers across Texas are increasing DWI patrols this holiday season to identify and stop impaired drivers as part of TxDOT’s “Plan While You Can” campaign.
California man stranded in Austin for four days after being kicked off flight due to unusual pet
Gerald Tautenhahn and his possum Zatara flew to Austin to visit his mother for the holidays but, when it was time to leave, he and his opossum were kicked off the flight.
Cat missing at Dulles Airport for 2 months found, returned to excited owner: 'I am so thankful'
Christmas miracles do come true – or at least they do for one very happy pet parent.
Get paid $5,000 to live like royalty in a Scottish castle while sipping bottomless coffee for a week
Gevalia Kaffe looking for a queen to sip coffee all day and rule over a Scottish castle.
The best travel destinations of 2020, according to NatGeo
Whether you’re looking for culture, city life, nature or some adventure, here are the best places to experience in 2020, according to National Geographic.
American honeymooners found alive, severely burned after volcano eruption in New Zealand
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.
Scorpion stings United Airlines passenger on flight from San Francisco to Atlanta
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
Las Vegas to California traffic backup tops 20 miles
Holiday travelers returning to California from the Las Vegas area caused a severe backup lasting for more than 20 miles.