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Mar 19
2020
If you’re feeling a little bit like you’ve got whiplash keeping up with the ever-changing guidelines around COVID-19, you’re not alone. Cities and states are updating their guidelines for staying healthy by the day, if not the hour. Texas Restaurant...
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Mar 17
2020
Fears of COVID-19 community spread push Texas Mayors to make difficult decisions Yesterday’s decisions in Dallas and Harris counties to close restaurant dining rooms amid an already significant slowdown in consumer traffic will account for a...
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Mar 16
2020
The House recently and overwhelmingly passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), which was supported by the President. Given the unique nature and magnitude of this crisis, as well as the expedited timeframe, there is extremely...
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Mar 16
2020
Through delivery, to-go, and drive-thru, restaurants can continue to operate during the coronavirus pandemic. Ahead of an expected press conference by Governor Greg Abbott and multiple city mayors today, the Texas Restaurant Association is imploring...
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Mar 13
2020
Members, partners, and fans of restaurants – The health and safety of your employees, guests, and community are always a priority, and as we monitor the current public health situation, our prayers go out to those affected by COVID-19. Updates are...
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Mar 12
2020
In a public address, President Trump outlined an emergency economic plan for the country amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, including: 1. Instructing the Small Business Administration to provide low-interest loans to states, specifically small...
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Mar 12
2020
The Texas ProStart State Invitational, scheduled for March 27-28, is the culmination of months of hard work and practice by our talented ProStart student competitors and their teacher mentors and coaches. This scheduled event follows our two...
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Mar 11
2020
The dram shop law makes it possible for a victim to sue an establishment for over-service of alcohol. But the most significant part of this Texas law is the “safe harbor” provision, which helps establishments that serve alcohol avoid civil...
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Mar 9
2020
On March 6, 2020, Mayor Steve Adler declared Austin a local disaster area and issued an order that effectively canceled SXSW, the conference that brings in 280,000 people and $355 million to the local economy. Without that reliable source of revenue...
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Mar 2
2020
Spring is a terrific time to reflect on where your business is at, and where you’d like it to be. Assess what’s not working, declutter and freshen up. Follow these spring-cleaning tips to improve your brand, operations and bottom line. Put the...
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Mar 2
2020
(ROUND ROCK, TX) – This weekend, teams from 20 Texas high schools will compete in ProStart, an elite culinary and management competition. Multiple local elected officials plan to attend, including US Representative John Carter, Mayor Craig Morgan of...
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Feb 29
2020
The Boil Water Notice in Houston was lifted at 11:00am today, following a water main break in Houston on Thursday. View the guide below to ensure your business takes the proper steps to using water again. View guide