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Records give inside look at states undercover operation that shut down San Antonio bar
Read full article: Records give inside look at states undercover operation that shut down San Antonio barThough the majority of them were compliant with social distancing guidelines, records recently obtained by KSAT 12 provide an inside look at the undercover operation, which led to the shutdown of one San Antonio bar. Where does the bar industry go from here? At this time, it is clear that the rise in cases is largely driven by certain types of activities, including Texans congregating in bars, Abbott said in a news release. Not just, you know, ownership or management, but the bartenders, security staff, valet parking, everybody that has anything to do with the industry, Amrollah said. What kind of life should we expect over the next six months to a year?Completely blindsided: Bar industry workers share their experience after second closing of Texas bars
San Antonio bar temporarily shut down after violating COVID-19 health protocols, officials say
Read full article: San Antonio bar temporarily shut down after violating COVID-19 health protocols, officials saySAN ANTONIO One San Antonio bar is among 17 that have had their alcohol permits suspended as of Monday by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for allegedly violating COVID-19 health protocols. Burnhouse, located off North Loop 1604 East, was shut down on Monday, according to the TABC. These violations represent a very small number of the 3,500 licensed businesses inspected by TABC since the beginning of May, TABC Chairman Kevin J. Lilly said. The first violation will result in up to a 30-day license suspension, and the second will result in up to a 60-day suspension, TABC said. RELATED: Some San Antonio bar owners decide to shut down amid second wave of COVID-19 infectionsThe standards for operating bars in Texas were drafted by Governor Greg Abbotts Strike Force to Open Texas.