State vs. City: Battle over Austin curfew heads to court
A battle is brewing over the new curfew order for bars and restaurants within Travis County.
Small businesses urge you to shop local as pandemic cripples profits
As the pandemic continues to loom across the area, its hold on small businesses continues to take a toll.
Cocktail recipes, drinks to-go options for holiday celebrations
Many of us will be celebrating forgoing the large parties we'd normally go to during the holidays but that doesn't mean you still can't have fun and be festive.
Visit Austin encouraging customers to support local businesses
The Austin Visitor Center has been putting in extra work to help small businesses in Austin this holiday season.
Restaurant owner breaks down exactly how much money he's losing during COVID-19 shutdowns
Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.
Local restaurants where you can get holiday meals, special treats
Looking for something special to eat for the holidays? Many local restaurants have unique offerings just for the holiday season which you can enjoy yourself or give away as a gift.
City of Austin to distribute COVID-19 relief to local music venues
Applications for local music venues open Friday, December 11.
Sherman Oaks restaurant owner shares video of outdoor catering setup as her business faces shutdown
A local restaurant owner went viral on social media after she shared a video of an apparent double standard between her bar and grill shutting down and a nearby business setting up a catering service.
Group of San Francisco restaurants may sue the city if it bans outdoor dining
California may be facing another statewide shutdown this week. Some San Francisco restaurants say if outdoor dining is restricted, it could be the last straw.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.