Bars

Citing public safety concerns, Austin City Council moved last week to eliminate required parking spaces at cocktail lounges. Advocates applauded the city's efforts to get folks to leave their cars at home and to ease the burden on small businesses.

A proposal for a new mixed-use high-rise threatens to change Austin's iconic LGBTQ+ nightlife.

West Sixth and Rainey Street bars are roaring back. Red River and East Sixth Street bars and venues aren't.

COVID-19 patients have made up more than 15% of total hospital capacity for seven days straight, so occupancy limits are increasing for businesses and elective surgeries must be put on hold.

As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations balloon, public health experts and local officials worry the loopholes are one reason behind the recent rise.

Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe said he’s not going to allow bars to reopen at 50% capacity Wednesday, citing a memo from the county's top doctor saying…

A group representing bar and nightclub owners is angry over Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to allow bars to reopen because Abbott left the decision to county…

Lee esta historia en español. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission passed rules Tuesday aimed at making it easier for bars to reopen during the…

Travis Tober was finally finding a rhythm. When people entered his East Austin bar, Nickel City, they were greeted by an employee who laid out all the…

Several Texas bars and owners filed a $10 million federal lawsuit Tuesday afternoon against Gov. Greg Abbott, in an attempt to void his executive order…