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Town Square: The Road to Reopening Restaurants and Bars (Sept. 22, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on September 22, 2020 · We discuss Governor Abbott's decision to allow restaurants to open at 75% capacity, but bars must remain closed.

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As Texas Restaurants Expand Service, Struggling Bar Owners Say They’re Being Ignored

Matt Harab / Florian Martin

Posted on September 21, 2020 · Bars who don't serve food are still not allowed to reopen, causing frustrated owners to accuse the governor of picking winners and losers in the reopening process.

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