The Texas Tribune
Gov. Greg Abbott allowed alcohol to go with an emergency waiver last year. Lawmakers want to make that option permanent in hopes of helping struggling restaurants.
Texas lawmakers are pushing to permanently allow restaurants to sell alcohol for pickup and delivery orders, which Gov. Greg Abbott allowed with an emergency waiver starting in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
State Rep. Charlie Geren, a restaurant owner, filed legislation that would provide an industry crushed by the coronavirus pandemic with the new, permanent revenue stream. The Fort Worth Republican said his Railhead Smokehouse restaurant doesn’t have a mixed beverage permit. That means his barbecue joint, called “a Fort Worth staple” by Texas Monthly, would not benefit from the bill.
What to do in San Antonio Today: Dec. 16
Published: December 15, 2020
Cocktails & Culture: Tinsels and ’Tinis
The Witte Museum’s adults-only night will include a performance by Alamo City Performing Arts and Symphony Viva, music by Alyson Alonzo and drinks by Desert Door Distillery, Devils River Whiskey and others. Food is available for purchase from The Hayden Restaurant and Cakes by Felicia.
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 3801 Broadway,
Pups n’ Santa
Dogs are invited to Chicken N Pickle for pictures with Santa, photobooth fun with their owners and more. Pickleball and other yard games will also be available outside and there’s a vendor fair planned.