Health officials link US salmonella outbreak to red onions

The supplier told the FDA that it will be recalling all varieties of onions that could have come in contact with potentially contaminated red onions because of the risk of cross-contamination.

New TABC guidelines will allow some bars to operate as restaurants

Now, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will provide bar owners a new option to start serving people again as long as they meet certain requirements.  

Extension of emergency SNAP benefits announced for August

"By extending this emergency SNAP funding, the State of Texas is helping to ensure families can continue to put food on the table," said Governor Abbott.

Austin Eastciders expands with new tasting room, restaurant on Barton Springs Road

​The new Austin Eastciders Barton Springs will feature the brand's ciders, as well as wine, cocktails, coffees, limited-edition small-batch ciders that are fermented on-site and a full menu of snacks and meals.

Virus-linked hunger tied to 10,000 child deaths each month

The United Nations says coronavirus-linked hunger is leading to the deaths of 10,000 children a month in the first year of the global pandemic because of fears of contamination and movement restrictions.

Governor, HHSC extend application deadline for pandemic food benefits

P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child and can be used in the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits pay for groceries. The deadline is now August 21.

Austin service industry workers demand Congress extend $600/week unemployment benefits

When Congress passed the CARES Act stimulus package in March, lawmakers authorized $600 a week of enhanced unemployment benefits, a lifeline for many that is set to expire in Texas Saturday.

Texas Restaurant Association: Next 45 days critical for locally-owned restaurants

Restaurants are struggling during the pandemic and many may not survive. Some say the next 45 days are critical for restaurant survival in North Texas.

TABC clarifies new guidelines, claims no reversal was made for breweries

Late Wednesday night, the TABC released an update to the previous guidelines, clearing up any misunderstanding for Texas brewers or bar owners.