Houston bars, restaurants could be fined thousands for playing loud music near homes

New changes include increasing the maximum fine for violation from $1,000 to $2,000 and requiring a new permit for nightclubs, bars, and restaurants within 300 feet of a home after a certain time on weekdays and weekends.

Houston Black Restaurant Week: Bloom Foods joins lineup
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A new plant-based food truck is joining the Black Restaurant Week lineup to offer patrons a "feel good" option for dining. BRW specials include the Deluxe Smash burger for $9.95 and the Buffalo Not a Chicken Sandwich for $10.95. Houston Black Restaurant Week runs through April 10th. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit https://blackrestaurantweeks.com/houston-directory/.

Bars, restaurants in Houston where you can watch and enjoy the Big Game this weekend!

The Big Game is taking place on Sunday and there have been so many new bars opening in the Houston area. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez shares some places you may want to check out.

Black-owned Houston Restaurant 'The Breakfast Klub' among most highly-ranked on Yelp

Black History month begins with accolades for a local restaurant: The Breakfast Klub. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says a new list from Yelp finds the popular spot one of the highest-ranked Black-owned businesses in the U.S.

Restaurants urging Congress to replenish billions in Restaurant Revitalization Fund

In a plea to Congressional leaders, restaurants across the country are asking lawmakers to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, a more than $28-billion federal grant, passed during the pandemic to help struggling restaurants, stay afloat.

Get a taste of the gulf during Galveston Restaurant Week
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Dine out during Galveston Restaurant Week through February 13th to support local businesses and select charities. Offerings include two and three course breakfasts, lunches, brunches, and dinners. Chelsea Edwards gives us a look at the delicious spreads at Katie's Seafood House. For a full list of participating restaurants and sponsors, visit galvestonrestaurantweek.com.

Galveston Restaurant Week giving a delicious reason to head to the beach!
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Experience a variety of cuisines that will make you never want to leave the island! Galveston Restaurant Week runs through February 13th. Chelsea Edwards gives us a look at some of the delicious offerings from Riondo's Ristorante on the Strand. For more information visit https://www.galvestonrestaurantweek.com.

How are Houston restaurants handling the COVID-19 surge?
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Our region's hospitals are treating the highest number of COVID-19 patients to date and as we move forward in this fight, local businesses could be putting into place new policies for customers.

Restaurant shortages could impact consumer prices
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Going out to eat at your favorite restaurant may soon be way more expensive as the cost of goods rises for restaurant owners, with some supplies being out of stock completely.

Houston Restaraunt Weeks menus go live Thursday morning
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It is one of our favorite times of the year. Houston restaurant Weeks returns in just two weeks, but the list of all the restaurants taking part will go live.

Houston restaurant claims Uber Eats owes them more than $20,000

A local family-owned business claims Uber Eats owes them money from more than 700 orders, or an estimated $20,000.

Remembering Cleverly Stone
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It's been one year since we lost our friend and Fox colleague Cleverly Stone, the founder of Houston Restaurant Weeks lost her battle with cancer, but her fight against hunger and Houston lives on. Our Ruben Dominguez has more.

Staff shortages may slow economic recovery for restaurants, hotels
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Hotels and restaurants are getting ready for a big rush this Memorial Day weekend and this summer. But their revenues may not be as much as they hoped. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter, Heather Sullivan has more!

Restaurants are hiring!
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You may be noticing longer wait times at your favorite restaurant, help wanted signs as well. Restaurants are hiring; they just need workers to come back. So we have Michelle Castro from Workforce Solutions. Joining us live Friday morning!

Restaurant Revitalization Plan
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Our Fox 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks to Chris Meagher, White House Deputy Press Secretary about President Joe Biden's Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Restaurants, bars and food trucks can apply for federal grants, White House official says
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Fox 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with White House Deputy Press Secretary Chris Meagher on President Joe Biden's Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which works to aid restaurants hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.