Houston's Chinatown restaurants hope to bounce back in Phase 2 of reopening Texas
The COVID-19 pandemic hurt the economy of Houston's Chinatown even before stay-at-home orders were issued. Now, businesses are struggling to survive as Texas moves on to Phase 2 of reopening.
The COVID-19 pandemic hurt the economy of Houston's Chinatown even before stay-at-home orders were issued. Now, businesses are struggling to survive as Texas moves on to Phase 2 of reopening.
Demand for food donations in Texas remains high as more businesses reopen
Food donations for hundreds of Houstonians in need continue at NRG Stadium as Gov. Abbott announces the next steps for the state's reopening.
Food donations for hundreds of Houstonians in need continue at NRG Stadium as Gov. Abbott announces the next steps for the state's reopening.
McDonald's details new measures to safely reopen dining rooms
McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.
McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.
South Carolina restaurant uses blow-up dolls to enforce social distancing between tables
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.
Red Lobster customer apparently irate over Mother’s Day wait times brawls with restaurant staff
Video shows the customer engaging in a physical altercation at a Red Lobster location in York, Pennsylvania.
Video shows the customer engaging in a physical altercation at a Red Lobster location in York, Pennsylvania.
Krispy Kreme offering free dozen doughnuts to graduates on May 19
Those who wear their cap and gown or other gear proving “their senior status” are able to receive the free dozen.
Those who wear their cap and gown or other gear proving “their senior status” are able to receive the free dozen.
Abbott, HHSC announce over $1B in pandemic food benefits for Texas families
HHSC has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide more than $1 billion through the federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program.
HHSC has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide more than $1 billion through the federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program.
Natural Light seeking virtual summer intern to sip beer and help create its next big drink
The intern will be tasked with helping to create the next big Natural Light drink. It pays $40 an hour.
The intern will be tasked with helping to create the next big Natural Light drink. It pays $40 an hour.
Krispy Kreme selling lemon-glazed doughnuts for a limited time
Krispy Kreme is selling lemon glazed doughnuts, as well as lemon cream-filled ones, starting Tuesday, May 12. The treats will only be available for four days, until Friday, May 15.
Krispy Kreme is selling lemon glazed doughnuts, as well as lemon cream-filled ones, starting Tuesday, May 12. The treats will only be available for four days, until Friday, May 15.
H-E-B president shares insight on grocery industry amid COVID-19 pandemic
H-E-B President Scott McClelland talks about the current state of the grocery industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic and various shortages.
H-E-B President Scott McClelland talks about the current state of the grocery industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic and various shortages.
Ritz Cheese Cracker sandwiches recalled after peanut butter discovered inside
A 'limited quantity' is being recalled after the mixup in packaging.
A 'limited quantity' is being recalled after the mixup in packaging.
Several Houston-area restaurants choose not to reopen in Phase One
Under Gov. Greg Abbott's reopening plan, Texas restaurants were allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity on May 1. Some restaurants are still choosing to keep their dining rooms closed.
Under Gov. Greg Abbott's reopening plan, Texas restaurants were allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity on May 1. Some restaurants are still choosing to keep their dining rooms closed.
Former Blue Bell CEO charged with criminal conspiracy, company pleads guilty to Listeria charges
Kruse and other Blue Bell executives knew that proper practices to ensure sanitary conditions were not being followed.
Kruse and other Blue Bell executives knew that proper practices to ensure sanitary conditions were not being followed.
Abbott says alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
Restaurants prep for reopening Friday
Texas restaurants will be allowed to reopen their dining rooms Friday. One Houston restaurant owner shares his plans for the big day.
Texas restaurants will be allowed to reopen their dining rooms Friday. One Houston restaurant owner shares his plans for the big day.
Starbucks serves 1 million free coffees to front-line workers, extends offer through May 31
Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.
Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.
Chipotle reveals recipe for signature guacamole
Avocados, lime juice and just a few other ingredients are needed to make your guacamole dreams come to life.
Avocados, lime juice and just a few other ingredients are needed to make your guacamole dreams come to life.
McDonald’s offers free Thank You Meals to health care workers, officers, firefighters, paramedics
McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, for health care workers and first responders.
McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, for health care workers and first responders.
Chipotle agrees to record $25 million fine over tainted food
The company admitted that poor safety practices, such as not keeping food at proper temperatures to prevent pathogen growth, sickened customers in parts of California.
The company admitted that poor safety practices, such as not keeping food at proper temperatures to prevent pathogen growth, sickened customers in parts of California.
Wendy’s offering free 4-piece spicy and crispy chicken nuggets on Friday, April 24
No purchase is necessary and the promotion is applicable at every Wendy’s drive-thru.
No purchase is necessary and the promotion is applicable at every Wendy’s drive-thru.