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iBurn hopes for surge in holiday sales after COVID-19 economic downturn
From Business Daily
The popular specialty grocery store that launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to pay the rent is staying afloat despite a difficult COVID-19 economy.
Houston's Saint Arnold Beer Garden open for dine-in service, struggles for profitability
From Houston Republic
The popular downtown Houston beer garden restaurant that closed to dine-in customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic has reopened for dine-in service, according to the owner.
Eagle Houston bar reinvents itself to survive COVID-19 downturn
From Houston Republic
Texas bars are struggling to survive during the pandemic but one manager said her employer has changed their business model in order to legally open.
Dallas interior design business adjusts to confront COVID-19's impact
From Dallas City Wire
A Dallas interior design studio, with a majority of its clients in the hospitality industry, has taken a tremendous hit during the COVID-19 pandemic but has repositioned itself until to stay in business.
Wyoming Gov. Gordon loosens COVID-19 restrictions on indoor sports; Texas ups businesses to 75% patronage
From Lone Star Standard
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon continues to loosen restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing indoor attended sporting events, while in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott recently moved most businesses up to 75% occupancy from 50% occupancy.
Current Texas reopening similar to North Dakota's in May
From Lone Star Standard
Gov. Greg Abbott has given Texans some economic hope with his recent easing of COVID-19 restrictions, but North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum had his state at the same reopening levels months ago, even though the two states still ended up with similar coronavirus statistics.
South Dakota, Texas apply different approaches to COVID-19 policies
From Lone Star Standard
Although South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem never closed down the state, taking an approach that includes recommendations and public health notices, the Mount Rushmore State has fared better in COVID-19 statistics than places such as Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott is still gradually lifting restrictions.
Texas tourism shows signs of growth, but still is 'an evolving situation,' specialist says
From Lone Star Standard
After months of bad news, Texas tourism is seeing the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel as Chelsea Hartnett, a Travel Texas communications specialist, sees encouraging signs.
Florida lifts all restrictions on restaurants, Texas limits to 75% occupancy
From Lone Star Standard
The roller coaster that is COVID-19 is a confusing one, particularly for Texas residents who are left to watch other states take steps to fully reopen while the Gov. Greg Abbott takes a conservative approach.
Indiana, Texas apply different reopening approaches in face of COVID-19
From Lone Star Standard
Across the country, states are dealing with the public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Indiana and Texas are at very different stages in the coronavirus fight.
Austin restaurant, bar owner: If they survive COVID-19 economy, 'businesses might be fundamentally damaged'
From Lone Star Standard
For Ellis Winstanley, margaritas came to the rescue.
Utah counties open for business despite COVID-19 spike; Texas boosts indoor occupancy to 75%
From Lone Star Standard
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has moved most of the state to a “low risk’ status with businesses open, but said he might place new restrictions if a recent spike in COVID-19 cases continues.
Texas, Missouri take different paths toward reopening after COVID-19 deaths peaked in August
From Lone Star Standard
While Gov. Greg Abbott has taken the cautious path in reopening Texas, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has blazed a trail toward a more rapid reopening as both states had COVID-19 deaths peak in August.
Bars reopen in Iowa, remain closed in Texas
From Lone Star Standard
As of Sunday the taps will be flowing in bars across Iowa. In Texas, not so much.
Tennessee's governor lifts COVID-19 restrictions on businesses; Abbott raises Texas occupancy to 75%
From Lone Star Standard
Two Republican governors, Bill Lee of Tennessee and Greg Abbott of Texas, have loosened restrictions on businesses enacted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lee has lifted all restrictions while Abbott has loosened most.
Rail Club Live owner: 'This shutdown had nothing to do with public safety'
From Ft Worth Times
Chris Polone didn’t set out to be the leader of a movement when he defied Gov. Abbott’s COVID-19 orders this summer, but he has gladly stepped into the role.
Early-opening Georgia outpaces Texas in COVID-19 economic rebound
From Lone Star Standard
As the Texas economy recovers from the COVID-19 shutdown earlier this year, another Southern state, Georgia, is outperforming the Lone Star State.
Reopened Texas' businesses lag behind Alaska
From Lone Star Standard
As Texas slowly starts to reverse its closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Texans look wistfully to other states that had their freedoms restored far more quickly.
Tourism board: COVID-19 could have worse impact on Austin than 9/11
From Lone Star Standard
COVID-19 has affected Austin tourism nine times worse than 9/11 ever did, according to Austin tourism officials.
Fox's Ingraham takes Texas governor to task for bar, restaurant closures
From Lone Star Standard
In a recent interview with The Committee to Unleash Prosperity's Phil Kerpen, Fox News host Laura Ingraham criticized Texas Gov. Greg Abbot for what she called “artificially low restrictions” on the number of people that restaurants and bars can seat and serve due to the COVID-19 pandemic.