‘Can finally breathe’ | Popular Pleasanton eatery opens up several months after fire

On Tuesday, the owners of Cafe Chris had a soft opening of their new location seven months after the devastating fire. PLEASANTON, Texas — A beloved eatery in Pleasanton is back in business several months after it caught fire. Cafe Chris shuttered in March after it went up flames, crews told the owners it was … Read more

Beef patties from Colorado McDonald’s locations test negative for E. coli

The FDA believes that uncooked slivered onions from a single supplier “are a likely source of contamination.” COLORADO, USA — Beef patties that were collected from Colorado McDonald’s locations that are associated with an ongoing E. coli investigation have tested negative for the bacteria, the Colorado Department of Agriculture said.  The E. coli outbreak linked … Read more

Chuy’s to relocate headquarters after sale to Orlando-based restaurant operator becomes official

Darden Restaurants Inc. announced a mutual agreement to take over the Austin-based Tex-Mex restaurant in July. AUSTIN, Texas — Longtime Austin-based Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s is relocating its headquarters from Austin to Orlando, Florida. According to a report from the Austin Business Journal, the $605 million sale of Chuy’s to Darden Restaurants Inc. became final on … Read more

Woman claims Tesla fired her for reporting harassment, discrimination at factory in Austin

The woman also claimed she was unfairly criticized for her performance despite “impeccable” performance records. AUSTIN, Texas — A former Tesla employee is suing the company, claiming she was illegally terminated from her position earlier this year. According to the lawsuit, the woman claims she was fired in January as retaliation for reporting discrimination and … Read more

Downtown San Antonio rock bar announces permanent closure after 25 years of business

The announcement joins a growing list of local bars, restaurants and other long-running businesses closing their doors over the past few years. SAN ANTONIO — A beloved downtown San Antonio rock bar announced on Monday that it will close its doors after 25 years. In a Facebook post, Bonds Rock Bar said the property has … Read more

She bought $20k worth of scooters 3 years ago for her small business. Now, the City of Tempe is pumping the brakes.

Park rangers told Lauren “Ari” Boyce-Jones to pack up the business she built her life around. The city told 12News it will work with her, but hasn’t reached out yet. TEMPE, Ariz — Tempe city employees call it a “collective misunderstanding” but to Lauren Boyce-Jones, the situation she faces is far more serious — it … Read more