How to shop local in Austin for the holidays
In a year of uncertainty, hundreds of local business owners are pleading with Austin to buy holiday gifts within our community.
In a year of uncertainty, hundreds of local business owners are pleading with Austin to buy holiday gifts within our community.
Austin businesses say it's even more important to shop local this year
This year, local businesses say it's even more important for community members to go and support those here in the community.
This year, local businesses say it's even more important for community members to go and support those here in the community.
Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.
City of Buda hosting Festival of Trees to help downtown businesses
The City of Buda is hosting a new fundraiser to help keep downtown businesses open this holiday season.
The City of Buda is hosting a new fundraiser to help keep downtown businesses open this holiday season.
Georgetown to hold annual Small Business Saturday event
The city says participating retailers and restaurants will have specials available during the event to help kick-off the holiday season.
The city says participating retailers and restaurants will have specials available during the event to help kick-off the holiday season.
Show your support for small businesses with these gift ideas
2020 has been a struggle for many independent businesses. That's why this year we're giving BIG love to SMALL businesses.
2020 has been a struggle for many independent businesses. That's why this year we're giving BIG love to SMALL businesses.
Rally to be held to urge distribution of SAVES funds to music venues
Austin Texas Musicians and Amplified Sound Coalition are holding a "Come and Save It" rally at Austin City Hall to urge city leaders to distribute Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) funding to music venues.
Austin Texas Musicians and Amplified Sound Coalition are holding a "Come and Save It" rally at Austin City Hall to urge city leaders to distribute Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) funding to music venues.
Small businesses continue to struggle, close during pandemic
The owner of a popular coffee shop in Georgetown is one of the latest to call it quits because of the pandemic.
The owner of a popular coffee shop in Georgetown is one of the latest to call it quits because of the pandemic.
San Diego gyms, restaurants sue for right to operate indoors
Four San Diego County restaurants and gyms that were forced to halt indoor operations beginning Saturday have filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction to halt the shutdown.
Four San Diego County restaurants and gyms that were forced to halt indoor operations beginning Saturday have filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction to halt the shutdown.
Downtown Austin Alliance to hold 26th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll
The stroll kicks off Nov 28 & will last until the end of the year, allowing the community to enjoy the holiday season in a safe & socially distant manner.
The stroll kicks off Nov 28 & will last until the end of the year, allowing the community to enjoy the holiday season in a safe & socially distant manner.
Travis County judge still won't allow bars to reopen due to COVID-19
Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe has decided not to reopen bars at this time, citing concerns about coronavirus numbers in the area.
Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe has decided not to reopen bars at this time, citing concerns about coronavirus numbers in the area.
DeKalb County teen becomes young Georgia restaurant owner
Fourteen-year-old Mason Wright is ready for the October 17 grand opening of his Snapfinger Road restaurant, Mason's Super Dogs. He is excited to become the youngest restaurant owner in Georgia.
Fourteen-year-old Mason Wright is ready for the October 17 grand opening of his Snapfinger Road restaurant, Mason's Super Dogs. He is excited to become the youngest restaurant owner in Georgia.
Austin City Council members propose support for iconic Austin businesses
Austin City Council Members Ann Kitchen, Leslie Pool, Kathie Tovo, and Alison Alter have proposed creating a Visitor Information Center Fund and developing, as an initial project, distributed Visitor Information Centers at various tourist destinations around town.
Austin City Council Members Ann Kitchen, Leslie Pool, Kathie Tovo, and Alison Alter have proposed creating a Visitor Information Center Fund and developing, as an initial project, distributed Visitor Information Centers at various tourist destinations around town.
Travis County opts out of reopening bars
A map created by TABC shows how Travis County is an opt-out island and is the only county in the Austin metro area not allowing bars to reopen.
A map created by TABC shows how Travis County is an opt-out island and is the only county in the Austin metro area not allowing bars to reopen.
Bars allowed to reopen in Texas but Travis County bars will remain closed
Governor Greg Abbott is giving the choice to county judges on whether to opt in or not and Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe has decided to keep bars in Travis County closed.
Governor Greg Abbott is giving the choice to county judges on whether to opt in or not and Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe has decided to keep bars in Travis County closed.
Iconic Austin business owners voice opposition to Prop A
Supporters of Prop A have consistently said the tax increase for a typical homeowner on their annual tax bill is going to be around $300. But for small business owners, the increase is much more significant.
Supporters of Prop A have consistently said the tax increase for a typical homeowner on their annual tax bill is going to be around $300. But for small business owners, the increase is much more significant.
Bars in Williamson County can open starting October 14
Bars are gearing up to reopen in Williamson County.
Bars are gearing up to reopen in Williamson County.
Travis County bars still don't know if they'll be able to open Oct 14
Abbott’s order allowing bars to reopen goes into effect on Wednesday, but there is still no answer on if Travis County will be opting in or out.
Abbott’s order allowing bars to reopen goes into effect on Wednesday, but there is still no answer on if Travis County will be opting in or out.
Gov. Abbott says more opening coming soon, hints at reopening bars
Gov. Greg Abbott teased a reopening announcement Monday afternoon on Twitter, with a strong hint that it may be about bars.
Gov. Greg Abbott teased a reopening announcement Monday afternoon on Twitter, with a strong hint that it may be about bars.
TABC received nearly 1,500 complaints about bars across Texas
Officials with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission say they've received nearly 1,500 complaints about bars, statewide, since mid-June.
Officials with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission say they've received nearly 1,500 complaints about bars, statewide, since mid-June.