Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 2 ahead of SXSW
Health officials are still recommending precautions like wearing masks indoors, especially when social distancing is not possible, until March 20, 2022.
Downtown Austin bar owners reacts to city's Safer 6th Street Plan
The Austin City Council is looking to potentially take legal action against bars with records of repeated violent incidents for the Safer 6th Street Plan.
Owner of Austin business 'The Russian House' shortens name in solidarity with Ukraine
Austin restaurant 'The Russian House' shortens name to 'The House' to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
South Austin's La Mexicana Bakery closes doors after 32 years
The City of Austin is proclaiming February 16 "La Mexicana Bakery Day" in honor of Jesus Becerra who opened La Mexicana Bakery in 1990 on South 1st Street.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
Unemployment drops in Austin, demand for restaurant workers continues to rise
Jobs in the leisure & hospitality industry, like restaurants and hotels, saw the biggest need for employees in the Austin area last year versus any other industry.
New COVID-19 business orders in effect in Austin-Travis County
It’s up to individual stores and restaurants discretion which of these steps they want to take, but one thing is required. If they don’t do this, they could face a $1,000 fine.
City of Austin hosting mask distributions for local small businesses
Austin will distribute 96,000 masks to small businesses at no cost on Jan. 19. To ensure a smooth drive-thru process, drivers should remain in their vehicles with their trunk open
New tax rule requires PayPal, Venmo, Cash App to report annual business payments exceeding $600
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
Franklin Barbecue closes dining room again due to COVID-19
The barbecue restaurant plans on reopening on Tuesday, December 28.
Several Austin food trucks burglarized, no suspects in custody
Business owners believe these break-ins are connected to a more widespread problem affecting East Austin eateries.
Small Business Saturday extra important to Austin businesses due to COVID-19
Austin businesses are asking residents to shop small and local this holiday season, especially after the last two years in a pandemic.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
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.