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A North Carolina-based private equity firm focused on restaurants won the July 23 auction for Trudy’s Texas Star, which owns three locations of Tex-Mex eatery Trudy’s in Austin as well as South Congress Cafe. The deal still needs a judge’s approval to …
Read MoreThere appear to be several groups with Austin ties — as well as a couple of potential bidders based out of Houston — interested in purchasing Trudy’s.
Read MoreGov. Greg Abbott has issued a mask mandate after weeks of rising Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations in Texas.
The July 2 order requires Texans to wear a face covering “over the nose and mouth when inside a commercial entity or other building or space…
Read MoreSure, you can already buy a margarita kit from your local Tex-Mex spot — but state alcohol laws may soon change to allow the pick-up and delivery of pre-mixed drinks. It could be a crucial revenue stream as bars shut down once more and restaurants have…
Read MoreThe Tesla rumor mill has been churning for months. On June 23, executives from the electric carmaker made their first public pitch for the $1.1 billion project. They’re pledging everything from partnering with Austin’s historically Black university to …
Read MorePhase 3 of Texas’ reopening plan is upon us, Gov. Greg Abbott announced June 3.
The latest announcement allows all businesses operating with a 25% capacity limit, including bars, to immediately expand occupancy to 50%, with certain exceptions. Amusem…
Read MoreGyms and other fitness facilities across the state began reopening May 18 after spending months closed due to Covid-19.
Still, there isn’t necessarily consensus on the best path forward as businesses weigh the risks versus the rewards.
“Right now, th…
Read MoreAlamo Drafthouse Cinema LLC is shaking up its top leadership.
The Austin-based theater chain announced April 30 that former Starbucks Corp. executive Shelli Taylor was taking over as CEO May 1.
Founder and current CEO Tim League remains with the comp…
Read MoreGov. Greg Abbott announced April 27 that he will let his emergency declaration expire on April 30 and begin reopening the Texas economy.
“I will let it expire as scheduled,” Abbott said. “Now it’s time to set a new course; one that responsibly opens u…
Read MoreStarting Friday, April 24, more Texas stores can try to keep revenue flowing by offering retail-to-go.
Guidance offered by the Texas Department of State Health Services lays out best practices for keeping employees and customers safe while providing r…
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