Author: Laura Schieber

Getting an Alcohol Permit in a Wet-Dry County

The process of getting an alcohol permit is difficult enough without all of the extra confusion surrounding wet, dry and wet-dry counties. Wet-dry counties are counties that allow the purchase and consumption of certain kinds of alcohol, while still having...

Today in Science: Alcohol & Mood

Does wine relax you but too much tequila turns you into teary, confrontational mess? Turns out, you’re in good company! In a new observational study out of the UK, researchers analyzed almost 30,000 responses to the Global Drug Survey to assess people’s emotional...

Local Liquor Law News: Keene, TX

One dry Texas city is looking to become a little less so. Driven by economic reasons, the city of Keene recently announced a committee seeking to allow alcohol sales of beer and wine for off-premise consumption. In 2003, cities gained greater control over alcohol...

TABC Shift to Warnings

In a sign that perhaps the staff shake-up at the TABC over the summer is having an effect, the state’s liquor regulatory agency recently shifted toward an emphasis on warnings, rather than citations. Offenses that do not involve public safety matters will...

The Importance of TABC Renewal in Dallas, TX

When it comes to the serving of alcohol, specific rules and requirements can vary depending on your state. In Texas, the law requires that restaurants and bars that serve alcohol have a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) license. These licenses are granted to...

In Vino, Very Bad News: Global Wine Production Down

Hold on to your glasses, everyone, because wine producers across the globe are having a bad year! The European wine industry is bearing the brunt of the decline, but worldwide, production is predicted to fall 8% this year, according to the International Organization...