TABC suspends seven bars, two in southeast Texas, for not complying with Abbott's order to close bars

TABC says agents visited nearly 1,500 Texas businesses this past weekend to verify that they were complying with the order. 59 were found to be operating in violation of the order; 52 of those agreed to immediately close. 

TABC spokesperson explains recent bar and restaurant suspensions

“We’re now moving ahead with 30-day temporary restrictions with their permits to sell alcohol if we observe any violations with things such as social distancing or capacity limits.”

Restaurants prep for reopening Friday
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Texas restaurants will be allowed to reopen their dining rooms Friday. One Houston restaurant owner shares his plans for the big day.

Bayou City Buzz: Alcohol To-Go
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Restaurants may be closing, but they're adapting to a new takeout-centric culture.

Restaurants deal with boil water notice
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The citywide boil water advisory in?Houston?threw a wrench into the operations of a lot of businesses Friday.

Georgia police: Man cooks food, takes nap during Taco Bell break-in

Gwinnett County police need help to identify a man accused of breaking into a fast-food restaurant, preparing food, then taking a nap on Christmas morning.