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Rising tariffs could put Texas’ 1.4M foodservice jobs at risk, TRA warns
Read full article: Rising tariffs could put Texas’ 1.4M foodservice jobs at risk, TRA warnsThe Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is expressing concern over the impact of rising tariffs on the state's foodservice industry, which employs 1.4 million workers. The TRA highlights that increased tariffs could elevate food prices, thereby increasing business costs for local restaurants, particularly affecting smaller operators. They emphasize the importance of strategic tariff use and advise businesses to discuss pricing with suppliers and consider alternative products. TRA urges consumers to support local restaurants to help sustain the industry and the communities it serves.
Texas Restaurant Association launches relief fund for restauranteurs impacted by Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Texas Restaurant Association launches relief fund for restauranteurs impacted by Hurricane BerylAs Houston residents recover from the damage and power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl, the Texas Restaurant Association is working to help area restauranteurs with the TX Restaurant Relief Fund.
‘Potential failure watch’: Erosion damage from recent rain and flooding threaten Lake Livingston Dam, repairs underway
Read full article: ‘Potential failure watch’: Erosion damage from recent rain and flooding threaten Lake Livingston Dam, repairs underwayThe Trinity River Authority is talking broadly, not specifically, about the underlying issue that resulted in their "potential failure watch" declaration late last month.
Pilot injured after plane fighting wildfires in Polk County crashes in Lake Livingston, officials say
Read full article: Pilot injured after plane fighting wildfires in Polk County crashes in Lake Livingston, officials sayA pilot is injured after a plane crashed in Lake Livingston Tuesday afternoon while responding to wildfires in Polk County.