Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November

Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.

California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks

This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.

Popcorn farmers are sitting on mountains of unsold popcorn, in part due to closed movie theaters

With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.

The Force is strong with Lego's new Baby Yoda construction set

Fans of the newly minted Emmy award-winning Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, can now build their own Lego version of the Child, or Baby Yoda as he's commonly referred to by fans of the series.

Texas bars, distilleries rip Gov. Greg Abbott for leaving them out of "unacceptable" reopening plan

As Gov. Greg Abbott outlined his latest reopening plan last week, bar owner Greg Barrineau watched in disbelief. Abbott, who announced that Texas restaurants could expand dine-in service to 75% capacity, said bars must remain closed.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra ready to welcome live audience with COVID-19 safety in mind

The opening of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s Symphonic Series is almost upon us. It's been a whirlwind year for performers with a recent twist that many didn't see coming.

Southwest temporarily grounds Boeing 737-800 airplanes

Southwest Airlines is grounding about a sixth of its fleet. The planes should be back in service fairly quickly, though.

Pringles debuting new 'Rick and Morty'-inspired flavors

Pringles is aiming to re-capture the insanity that the brand first introduced in its 2020 Super Bowl commercial by recruiting “Rick and Morty” for yet another promotion.

AT&T Stadium selling concession food and drinks to-go for home watch parties

You might not make it to AT&T Stadium for a Cowboys game this year because of the coronavirus pandemic but you can still eat and drink like you’re at the game.

Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school

A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.

Whataburger named the 'Official Burger of the Dallas Cowboys'

Two iconic Texas institutions are teaming up as Whataburger has become the "Official Burger of the Dallas Cowboys".