While mentoring a 24-year-old man who worked at a fast-food restaurant, Gary Wilkerson Jr was shocked to learn that he was a trained machinist. “He was having to work a…
Significant Decrease in Texas Unemployment Rate in July
…certifications through the Restaurant Recovery Initiative.” Texas added 80,900 total nonagricultural jobs over the month of July making gains in 14 of the last 15 months. As the unemployment rate…
How Alcohol Sales Were Deregulated During COVID-19
…Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law in May, according to a press release. HB 1094 allows restaurants to permanently safely sell alcohol with pickup and delivery food orders, which was…
Downtown Eatery Faces Backlash After Viral Confrontation
Since its opening in 2007, Ravenna Italian Grille & Bar has been a popular dining spot in downtown Dallas, and reviews of the restaurant’s service and atmosphere have always been…
By Shawn Cregar | Aug 12, 2021
Dallas County Program Doles Out Rental, Mortgage Assistance
When Kylah Johnson, 25, lost her job as a line runner at a DeSoto restaurant due to COVID-19 lockdowns, she didn’t expect to be out of work for so long….
Texas Covid Numbers Continue to Climb While Border Patrol Releases Sick Immigrant Families into Texas Communities
…into the local community rather than holding them for deportation. The warning arose after La Joya police were called to a Whataburger restaurant to remove an undocumented family who was…
Notable Chefs throughout Dallas Unite to Create the Dallas 24 Hour Club’s Second Cookbook
…to the book. “The recipes are for anyone who’s a home chef. With the restaurant industry up in the air right now, a lot of people have been cooking from…
By Emon Johnson | Aug 1, 2021
Southpoint Community Market Opens Fresh Produce for Southern Dallas
…starting point as far as the pastor is concerned. Cornerstone Baptist has purchased a vacant building across the street, which they hope to turn into a restaurant space within the…
By Shawn Cregar | Jul 31, 2021
Dallas Bakery to Sue Restaurant over Trademark Infringements
…Andrea Meyer, a pastry chef. Six years after the shop opened, another restaurant and bar opened on the same street at Mckinney Avenue. The restaurant, which doubles as a bar,…
Johnson 'excited' to launch COVID-19 vaccine raffle
…Two Podners Restaurant, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Kookie Haven and the Nasher Sculpture Center. Those wishing to sign up for the raffle can visit the mayor’s website to…
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 23, 2021
Dallas Regional Chamber encourages COVID vaccination with sweepstakes 'to help our community get back to life'
…ensure the employees, owners, and patrons of the local businesses we know and love—your barber, your local coffee shop or restaurant—are able to conduct business in a safe and healthy…
H-E-B store to open in Dallas-Fort Worth area to 'serve more Texans'
…of the DFW market in the future,” Jackson said. In addition to the normal offerings of H-E-B, the new store in Collin County will feature a True Texas BBQ restaurant…
CITY OF GRAND PRAIRE: Grand Prairie City Manager Tom Hart Announces Retirement
…hub for entertainment, the arts, recreation and food, by adding two hotels with a shared conference center, a Grand Lawn, and restaurants along the lakes. This development will complement the…
'The Texas economy is booming': Abbott praises Texas economy, declines federal benefits amidst concerns
…Abbot’s decision generated some sharp criticism. Some workers were concerned about their income. “I know he’s getting pressure probably from the restaurant association and people like that, because people don’t…
By John Kelly | May 30, 2021
'We have lots of jobs': Dallas-based restaurant Dickey's Barbecue Pit impacted by restaurant labor shortage
…restaurant has been impacted by the labor shortage that has resulted from the COVID-19 outbreak. “Dickey’s has restaurants in 46 states and over 550 locations across the nation that are…
Turner believes Abbott's order to end federal unemployment benefits 'will harm Texas workers, the state's economy'
…does not include the voluminous jobs that typically are not listed, like construction and restaurant jobs. In fact, there are nearly 60% more jobs open (and listed) in Texas today…
By Andy Nghiem | May 23, 2021
Studio 11 Design sources locally as 'Dallas' artistic appeal is on the up and up'
…hospitality and leisure industries that she cofounded. Sirna and her partner, Stacy Elliston, both veteran designers, created the firm using decades of experience in in hotel, restaurant, nightclub, casino, resort…
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 29, 2021
Julie Holmer, candidate for Plano City Council Place 7, vows to put 'fellow small business owners' 1st
…a kid I used to work at Collin Creek Mall, and for 7 years I owned a restaurant in downtown. It is my fervent hope that the renovation of the…
By Sarah Downey | Apr 18, 2021
'The joke's on us': Highland Park ISD student kicked out each day over masking policies
…in school where most desks are at least 6 feet apart, we all go to restaurants without a mask and sit elbow to elbow. Most of the teachers take off…
By Kyla Asbury | Apr 15, 2021
Parent backs action against Highland Park school board for 'absurd' mask rules
…feet apart in their classroom. It seems absurd that they are not required to wear their mask in a crowded restaurant, but must wear it seated alone all day long…