US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
National supply chain issues impacting Central Texas wineries
Local wineries, like Decadent Saint Winery in Bertram, are struggling to get the supplies needed to make their products on time.
Federal government to ask for taxes on app transactions over $600
The IRS is cracking down on business owners who use apps like Venmo, Zelle and PayPal to conduct transactions, but do not pay taxes on the income. A new rule will allow the federal government to take a closer look at business transactions on these apps when they are more than $600.
FOX 7 Discussion: Some Texas restaurants still struggling
Emily Williams Knight, the President & CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about how restaurants are doing in the pandemic.
Veracruz All Natural expands with mission of keeping Mexican authenticity
The Taco Queens of the South, Las Reinas del Sur, are sisters and they're expanding to Los Angeles and making sure their heritage lives on through their food.
Why San Francisco won't let a taqueria expand to North Beach
A popular taqueria in San Francisco's Mission District will not be allowed to open a new location in North Beach.
East Bay bowling alley flouts indoor mask mandate, says everyone has 'right to freedom'
Managers at Danville Bowl said they won't be enforcing a local indoor mask mandate, despite a rise in coronavirus infections around the Bay Area.
City of Austin awards additional $2.5M in grants to small businesses
The city has allocated another $2.5 million toward small business relief for applicants who did not receive any funding from the original 2020 grant.
Local vendors you can support at the Barton Creek Farmer's Market
National Farmers Market Week, which runs from August 1 to 7, is a great opportunity to celebrate how much value markets bring to our communities.
Community rallies behind Austin skate shop amid talks of demolition
The owner of No-Comply skate shop was unaware that a demolition permit had been filed until the Historical Landmark Commission Review posted a sign outside their building.
Austin family produces line of upcycled and sustainable glassware
All Neutrall glassware is completely upcycled and sustainable, from the initial materials used to create the glasses to the eco-friendly packaging used to ship them.
Austin Film Society Cinema reopens after 15-month closure
A fixture in Austin's independent film scene is officially back open after closing its doors more than a year ago due to the pandemic.
Houston restaurant claims Uber Eats owes them more than $20,000
A local family-owned business claims Uber Eats owes them money from more than 700 orders, or an estimated $20,000.
FOX 7 Discussion: First statewide Texas Deaf Chamber of Commerce
Jason Shaw, the president and chair for the Texas Deaf Chamber of Commerce, joins Mike Warren to talk about the first statewide deaf chamber of commerce in the United States.
Austin health officials say businesses can decide to keep masks or not
Officials say that wearing a mask, even when fully vaccinated, remains the most effective way to reduce spread of many respiratory illnesses.
Variety of local goods sold at Dripping Springs Farmers Market
The market is held every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Triangle - Veterans Memorial Park.
New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
Report looks at toll COVID-19 pandemic took on downtown Austin
The Downtown Austin Alliance is calling on residents to help re-invigorate downtown Austin.
Austin woman marks one year on journey to become pitmaster
Eliana Gutierrez was made pitmaster’s apprentice to Miguel Vidal at Valentina’s Tex Mex Barbeque on her 20th birthday in April 2020.



















