Heather Hayes
Dozens of families flocked to restaurant patios Saturday in Texas town
Dozens of families flocked to restaurant patios Saturday in a small Texas town that decided to reopen some businesses ahead of Gov. Greg Abbott scheduled April 27. The city of Colleyville was among the first in the country to reopen restaurants – patio dining only – following COVID-19 closures. The move was authorized by a controversial proclamation by Mayor Richard Newton. Diners can be seen waiting for tables at Gloria’s Latin Cuisine in Colleyville. Several of them are not wearing masks or any form of protective covering. “The wait toRead More
Texas plans to reopen the first week of May
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Wednesday he will make an announcement next week about a plan to broadly reopen the state’s economy during the first week of May after early steps taken so far. “It’s going to be broad-based. We want to make sure we open as many business as possible,” Abbott told Fox Business Network. “However, we want to make sure we do it in a very safe way that does not stoke an expansion of the COVID-19.” This comes while the second most powerful person under theRead More
Americans may soon lose beer, seltzer and SODA as CO2 supplies go flat during the pandemic
Dwindling supplies of carbon dioxide from ethanol plants is sparking concern about shortages of beer, soda and seltzer water – ‘essentials’ for many quarantined Americans. The lack of ethanol output is disrupting this highly specialized corner of the food industry, as 34 of the 45 U.S. ethanol plants that sell CO2 have idled or cut production, according to Renewable Fuels Association Chief Executive Geoff Cooper. Brewers and soft-drink makers use carbon dioxide, or CO2, for carbonation, which gives beer and soda fizz. Ethanol producers are a key provider of CO2Read More
Carrollton High students expelled after racist video goes viral
Two Carrollton High School students who posted a racist video online Thursday evening have been expelled, district officials said Friday. In a statement, Carrollton City Schools Superintendent Mark Albertus said the students’ behavior was unacceptable and “not representative of the district’s respect for all people.”“The racist behavior observed in the video easily violates this standard,” he said. “They are no longer students at Carrollton High School.” FREE Food Delivery Apps Waive Fees & Offer Promos During Coronavirus pandemic The superintendent of Carrollton City Schools is promising “serious consequences” for twoRead More
Healthy Turmeric Popcorn Recipe
Since we are all in quarantine we thought we would start sharing some recipes to help build immunity and taste good for snacks and dinner. Although we also recommend supporting local restaurants such as ToGo or Delivery during the Coronavirus shutdown. Ingredients 1/3 cup Multi-color (calico or rainbow), non-GMO popcorn 3 tablespoons coconut oil or other high-heat such as avocado oil ¼+ turmeric powder 1/8 tsp Ground pepper (to taste) 2 tablespoons of butter (or more to taste) ¾ tsp salt (or to taste) Special Equipment 3-quart, thick-bottomed pot withRead More