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Galveston’s Groundswell Expands Mission as Shutdown Tests Food Programs

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Galveston’s Groundswell Expands Mission as Shutdown Tests Food Programs

Galveston’s longtime farmers market nonprofit has rebranded as Groundswell to reflect its broader mission. The group faced an early test when the recent federal shutdown jeopardized SNAP and WIC funding.

Beloved Galveston Bakery PattyCakes Shutting Doors October 5

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Beloved Galveston Bakery PattyCakes Shutting Doors October 5

PattyCakes Bakery, a Galveston favorite for chocolate crinkle cookies and cupcakes, announced it will close Oct. 5 after 15 years of business.

Gulf Coast Favorite BB's Tex-Orleans Shutters Houston Location, Blames Soaring Costs

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Gulf Coast Favorite BB's Tex-Orleans Shutters Houston Location, Blames Soaring Costs

Houston’s popular Cajun-Southern restaurant chain BB’s Tex-Orleans closed its Oak Forest-Garden Oaks location this week, citing high operating costs and changing dining habits.

Study Finds Most Coastal Texas Restaurants Still Passing Off Imported Shrimp as Gulf-Caught

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Study Finds Most Coastal Texas Restaurants Still Passing Off Imported Shrimp as Gulf-Caught

A new study shows more than half of restaurants along the Texas coast falsely market imported shrimp as Gulf-caught. A state law taking effect Sept. 1 will impose penalties on businesses that mislabel their seafood.

Texas Restaurateur Sued for Over $3 Million in Unpaid Loan

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Texas Restaurateur Sued for Over $3 Million in Unpaid Loan

Benjamin Berg, owner of some of Texas’s most notable restaurants, faces a lawsuit from First Horizon Bank for allegedly defaulting on a $3 million loan, raising questions about the financial stability of his expansive hospitality empire.

TV Stars Michael and Ashley Cordray Launch Local Dogs, a New Hot Dog Spot in Galveston

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TV Stars Michael and Ashley Cordray Launch Local Dogs, a New Hot Dog Spot in Galveston

Michael and Ashley Cordray, stars of Restoring Galveston, are expanding their island empire with Local Dogs, a new hot dog and sno-cone stand housed in a converted 1920s filling station. The couple shared updates on social media as they put finishing touches on their latest venture.

Food and Dining

Galveston’s Groundswell Expands Mission as Shutdown Tests Food Programs

Beloved Galveston Bakery PattyCakes Shutting Doors October 5

Gulf Coast Favorite BB's Tex-Orleans Shutters Houston Location, Blames Soaring Costs

Study Finds Most Coastal Texas Restaurants Still Passing Off Imported Shrimp as Gulf-Caught

Texas Restaurateur Sued for Over $3 Million in Unpaid Loan

TV Stars Michael and Ashley Cordray Launch Local Dogs, a New Hot Dog Spot in Galveston

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