Alcohol

A new report from the outgoing U.S. surgeon general warns about the cancer risk associated with drinking alcohol — and it comes at a time when a so-called “sober curious” movement is already brewing culturally. Austin is no exception.

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines plans to reintroduce in-flight alcohol sales next week for the first time in nearly two years despite concerns over the high number of incidents involving unruly passengers.

The mega-retailer can't sell liquor in Texas. It sued in federal court to change that. Now, it's trying in state court.

Lawmakers in both houses overwhelmingly approved extending the COVID-era waiver that allowed bars and restaurants to sell booze to-go. The governor signed it. Now, it's law.

House Bill 1024 would allow beer, wine and mixed drinks to be included in pickup and delivery food orders, securing a revenue stream made available to restaurants in the last year during the pandemic.

State Rep. Charlie Geren filed legislation that would let restaurants battered by the coronavirus pandemic permanently sell alcohol to go. The measure already has backing from top state officials.

Debaucherous evening last night? You're probably dealing with veisalgia right now.More commonly known as a hangover, this unpleasant phenomenon has been…

From Texas Standard:Fifteen years ago, there were three distilleries in Texas. Today there are 158. But craft distillers say they are facing a potential…

If you're feeling lazy and you're looking for booze this holiday season, you're in luck. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission announced Thursday it's…

Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Part of the risk may be explained by the direct effect that alcohol has on antioxidant levels in the skin, which can hasten a sunburn.