Popular brunch spot, whiskey bar closing in River Oaks District

No more Fruity Pebbles French toast or donut burgers. Bosscat Kitchen and Libations on Westheimer is closing. HOUSTON — Another Houston restaurant and bar is closing. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations will close its first Houston location at the end of the month, but the team’s remaining concepts will continue operating. The whiskey bar and restaurant … Read more

Rodeo Dallas owner claims real estate investment firm that sued the bar is trying to “gentrify” Deep Ellum

Owner JD Ybanez posted a lengthy video on Instagram, detailing his claims. DALLAS — The legal battle that has kept Rodeo Dallas shuttered for over a month has escalated beyond the courtroom, with the bar’s owner accusing a real estate investment firm of trying to “gentrify” Deep Ellum. In a video posted to the bar’s Instagram … Read more

Texans weighed in on their favorite homegrown brands | Here’s which Texas-based companies won out

Texans care deeply about brands that call the Lone Star State home. Here are the companies that were named the favorites. DALLAS — Texans are deeply proud of homegrown brands.  From beer to ice cream to grocery stores, there are iconic Texas brands that have captured what it means to be a Texan, but which … Read more

San Antonio-based business launches colorful rimming salt flavor ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month

Twang has launched its red, white and green Fiesta Lime Rimming Salt ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio-based family-owned business known for elevating drinks and snacks with bold, South Texas-inspired tastes has announced a new colorful drink rimmer with a festive twist. Twang has launched its Fiesta Lime Rimming Salt, … Read more

San Antonio company launches colorful rimming salt flavor commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month

Twang has launched a red, white and green Fiesta Lime Rimming Salt ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio family-owned business known for elevating drinks and snacks with bold, South Texas-inspired tastes has announced a new colorful drink rimmer with a festive twist. Twang has launched its Fiesta Lime Rimming Salt, … Read more

Historic Market Square businesses face uncertainty amid HVAC renovation plan

The Historic Market Square Farmer’s Market will close for months for HVAC upgrades, displacing many businesses. SAN ANTONIO — The Farmer’s Market at the Historic Market Square will close one year from now. The city will replace the building’s HVAC system over four to five months. The city’s plan will get 48 tenants and visitors … Read more

Portland city councilor defends taxpayer-funded trip to Vienna: ‘I’m not going on a vacation; I’m going on a study trip’

Councilor Candace Avalos defended the trip, saying that social housing, which is prevalent in Vienna, may be the solution to housing affordability in Portland. PORTLAND, Oregon — This week, about 20 people, including three city councilors and their chiefs of staff, are heading on a taxpayer-funded work trip abroad to see how social housing works in … Read more