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Blanca Aldaco and Cappy Lawton both won awards recognizing their contributions to the industry.

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San Antonio Councilman Mario Bravo had the dubious distinction of appearing twice in our top stories.

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At the hastily announced meeting, bar owners, staff and patrons said the city's proposal hit them by surprise and could damage their livelihoods.

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The federal funds are open to businesses in industries including the arts, entertainment, food service, recreation, trade shows, conventions, breweries, wineries and distilleries.

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There is a catch: only employers who were charged during the early stages of the pandemic will have the chance to appeal.

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The additional money proposed for the fund could have helped 12,000 Texas small businesses stay afloat, an industry group said.

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