Protest held against Abbott shutting down bars again
Protesters say all they want is Abbott to overturn his order and reopen bars statewide.
Protesters say all they want is Abbott to overturn his order and reopen bars statewide.
Central Texas Food Bank announces July schedule for drive-thru food distribution
The Food Bank says it also needs volunteers to assist with these events.
The Food Bank says it also needs volunteers to assist with these events.
Little Caesars customers discover pizza with swastika made out of pepperoni; employees involved fired
A group of Little Caesars employees in Ohio have been fired after an offensive anti-Semitic image was allegedly discovered on a Hot N’ Ready pizza that a customer purchased.
A group of Little Caesars employees in Ohio have been fired after an offensive anti-Semitic image was allegedly discovered on a Hot N’ Ready pizza that a customer purchased.
California 'Black is beautiful' beer inspires delicious dark brew and raises social awareness
Nineteen craft breweries in the region have joined the nationwide "Black is Beautiful" beer initiative. It has grown from one brewer's call for social justice into an international movement. The idea took off, with more than 900 breweries in all 50 states and 17 countries now taking up the cause.
Nineteen craft breweries in the region have joined the nationwide "Black is Beautiful" beer initiative. It has grown from one brewer's call for social justice into an international movement. The idea took off, with more than 900 breweries in all 50 states and 17 countries now taking up the cause.
TABC suspends seven bars, two in Central Texas, for not complying with Abbott's order to close bars
TABC says agents visited nearly 1,500 Texas businesses this past weekend to verify that they were complying with the order. 59 were found to be operating in violation of the order; 52 of those agreed to immediately close.
TABC says agents visited nearly 1,500 Texas businesses this past weekend to verify that they were complying with the order. 59 were found to be operating in violation of the order; 52 of those agreed to immediately close.
Bars close again in Texas after Gov. Abbott scales back reopening plans
Friday night on Sixth Street hasn't been this quiet since bars were allowed to reopen at a limited capacity a month ago.
Friday night on Sixth Street hasn't been this quiet since bars were allowed to reopen at a limited capacity a month ago.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas bars to close, restaurants to scale back to 50% capacity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order placing new limitations on bars, restaurants, tubing businesses and outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order placing new limitations on bars, restaurants, tubing businesses and outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase.
Coronavirus pandemic takes a bite, Chuck E Cheese files for bankruptcy
“The Chapter 11 process will allow us to strengthen our financial structure as we recover from what has undoubtedly been the most challenging event in our company’s history” said CEO David McKillips in a prepared statement.
“The Chapter 11 process will allow us to strengthen our financial structure as we recover from what has undoubtedly been the most challenging event in our company’s history” said CEO David McKillips in a prepared statement.
Dos Equis releases free 'Seis-Foot Cooler' so people can drink together and practice social distancing
The company says the idea is for everyone to drink responsibly, a little more responsibly, as many states relax some COVID-19 guidelines.
The company says the idea is for everyone to drink responsibly, a little more responsibly, as many states relax some COVID-19 guidelines.
Texas Restaurant Association looking to expand alcohol-to-go in Texas
The alcohol to go waiver was recently extended by the governor indefinitely, but TRA wants to take that waiver a step even further by allowing the sale of mixed drinks with food orders.
The alcohol to go waiver was recently extended by the governor indefinitely, but TRA wants to take that waiver a step even further by allowing the sale of mixed drinks with food orders.
TABC continues Operation Safe Open this weekend
TABC says the enforcement effort follows nearly six weeks of outreach to educate business owners about health and safety requirements enacted by Gov. Greg Abbott in May.
TABC says the enforcement effort follows nearly six weeks of outreach to educate business owners about health and safety requirements enacted by Gov. Greg Abbott in May.
Cheese prices soar to record highs due to shifts in demand during coronavirus pandemic
The pandemic has caused sharp swings in cheese prices, jumping 160% since April.
The pandemic has caused sharp swings in cheese prices, jumping 160% since April.
Restaurant apologizes after Black woman, son denied service over dress code
Atlas Restaurant Group said it was disturbed by the incident and placed the manager seen in the video on indefinite leave.
Atlas Restaurant Group said it was disturbed by the incident and placed the manager seen in the video on indefinite leave.
Canned meat sales surge as coronavirus pandemic continues
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
Fourth bar in Austin faces 30-day suspension by TABC
TABC says over the weekend they conducted a statewide operation to make sure bars and restaurants were complying with Governor Greg Abbott's orders.
TABC says over the weekend they conducted a statewide operation to make sure bars and restaurants were complying with Governor Greg Abbott's orders.
TABC suspends 17 Texas bar, restaurant permits for not following COVID-19 protocols, including 4 in Austin
TABC says that following a weekend of undercover operations, agents found evidence to suspend the permits as part of Operation Safe Open, an effort to inspect businesses across Texas to ensure they’re following protocols to slow the spread of COVID-19.
TABC says that following a weekend of undercover operations, agents found evidence to suspend the permits as part of Operation Safe Open, an effort to inspect businesses across Texas to ensure they’re following protocols to slow the spread of COVID-19.
FDA, CDC: Bagged salad possibly linked to intestinal parasite illness, multistate investigation underway
The FDA and CDC are investigating an illness caused by a microscopic intestinal parasite linked to bagged salads sold in several states.
The FDA and CDC are investigating an illness caused by a microscopic intestinal parasite linked to bagged salads sold in several states.
Dallas bar’s alcohol permit temporarily suspended for not following COVID-19 protocols
A Dallas bar's alcohol permit has been suspended for failing to follow protocols aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.
A Dallas bar's alcohol permit has been suspended for failing to follow protocols aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Paleo pub mix recipe from FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum featuring Garrison Brothers Distillery
Tierra is paring her mix with a drink from Garrison Brothers Distillery which is launching an immersive virtual distillery tour with a cocktail kit just in time for Father's Day.
Tierra is paring her mix with a drink from Garrison Brothers Distillery which is launching an immersive virtual distillery tour with a cocktail kit just in time for Father's Day.
Independence Brewing Co. & Desert Door collaborate for limited edition release
The limited edition Redbud Paloma is being released June 19 and Independence incorporated grapefruit juice and zest to make the brew that was aged in sotol barrels from Desert Door.
The limited edition Redbud Paloma is being released June 19 and Independence incorporated grapefruit juice and zest to make the brew that was aged in sotol barrels from Desert Door.