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Restaurants

Posted inCommentary

Gov. Greg Abbott punts public health decisions to Texas restaurant owners

by Special to El Paso Matters May 3, 2020July 7, 2022

By Jim Ward My name is Jim Ward. I own a restaurant and I am angry. We know this virus is incredibly contagious and that limiting exposure is the best chance we have to keep our hospitals and frontline workers from being overwhelmed until a vaccine is available. We also know that our economy is […]

Posted inBusiness & Economy

El Paso restaurants weigh options as Abbott permits partial reopening

Avatar photo by Joe Rutland May 1, 2020July 7, 2022
Posted inBusiness & Economy

El Paso restaurants adapt as they can but face uncertain future

Avatar photo by Joe Rutland April 19, 2020July 7, 2022
Posted inCoronavirus

Texas restaurants are asking for tax relief from the state. But officials say they need those revenues during the pandemic.

Avatar photo by Texas Tribune March 20, 2020July 7, 2022
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El Paso City Council orders bar closures, restaurant restrictions to fight coronavirus

Avatar photo by Robert Moore March 17, 2020July 7, 2022
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El Paso allowing restaurants, bars to continue operations during coronavirus pandemic

Avatar photo by Robert Moore March 15, 2020July 7, 2022

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