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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bars in Williamson County can open starting October 14
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Abbott hints in tweet that bars could reopen in Texas
Restaurants and retail have been allowed to operate at 75 percent capacity for several weeks in Texas. But bars remain closed, after reopening briefly in late May before a summer spike in cases.
FOX 7 Discussion: Downtown Austin roadmap to recovery
Pam Power with the Downtown Austin Alliance joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about their plan to spark and guide economic recovery in Downtown Austin.
Family continues dynasty serving South Austin despite pandemic, discrimination
Business for China Dynasty continues despite reported discrimination and fears amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Businesses in Texas allowed to return to 75% capacity, not all choose to
The expansion order announced by Governor Greg Abbott last week also increases capacity at libraries and museums.
Austin’s unemployed entertainment workers demand Congress pass new stimulus package
A large group of Austin’s entertainment workers rallied, calling on Congress to pass the HEROES Act.
Iconic I Luv Video closes, but owner hopeful someone will continue the business
After being in business for about 40 years, I Luv Video is closing their DVD cases, rewinding their VHS tapes, and saying goodbye.
Austin awards over $23M in economic relief during COVID-19
The city says that $23.7 million has been awarded in economic relief and an additional $9.3 million in relief grants are currently in process.
Biden promises no new taxes for small businesses or Americans making less than $400K a year
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said that if he wins the presidency in November's election, he will raise taxes on Americans who earn more than $400,000 a year.
Yoga educator and entrepreneur restoring Black wellness in East Austin
Isom says he wants this space to be for every race, gender, and age.
Employer offers 'pawternity' leave, $300 toward pet-adoption fees to its workers
A Texas insurance company is encouraging its employees to adopt pets -- by offering them "pawternity" leave and a sizable stipend.