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Q&A: ‘...y’all good?’: The social media strategist behind the viral Popeye’s chicken sandwich tweet

By Amarachi Ngwakwe - Updated on November 18, 2019 at 12:26 am

With two words, the social media team at Austin-based advertising agency GSD&M sent the internet into a frenzy about the new Popeyes chicken sandwich.
Siblings start tamale business, aim to pay bills and save money

By Ariana Arredondo - Updated on November 12, 2019 at 12:04 am

The smell of flour dough and chicken wafts around Lesly Reza Olguin’s apartment as she helps her brother Hector make dozens of tamales to deliver to students in the upcoming week.
Steel City Pops closes on Guadalupe Street

By Sara Johnson - Updated on November 11, 2019 at 11:05 pm

This article was retracted by The Daily Texan in print and online on Dec. 5, 2019 because it contained one or more fabricated quotes. Read our managing editor's statements on the situation below:
Stubb’s Gospel Brunch turns late-night music venue into breakfast bash

By Aimee Knight - Updated on November 5, 2019 at 11:46 pm

Live gospel music fills the dining area at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q as guests pile their plates with Southern-style grits, fried catfish and the venue’s beloved brisket. Every Sunday, this premier spot in Austin’s music and food scene trades beer for breakfast and gears up to host their Gospel Brunch — a morning of comfort food and harmonies straight from the heart.
Tips, tricks on the healthiest ways to go vegan

By Avery Wohleb - Updated on October 29, 2019 at 11:49 pm

Ever considered going vegan? Here is a guide on the best ways to do it without risking your health.
The Latinx community looks to East Austin for authentic food

By Ariana Arredondo - Updated on October 28, 2019 at 11:32 pm

Images of tacos, tamales and chiles rellenos float across Ramiro De Los Santos’ mind, as he daydreams about the food he’ll eat when he returns home to Laredo.
Get a lick of this: Best vegan ice cream in Austin

By Meghan Holland - Updated on October 25, 2019 at 12:08 am

A variety of dietary restrictions make it challenging for some to enjoy creamy desserts, given the few vegan options available. There are some great options, however, and The Daily Texan has compiled a list to aid in the quest for delicious vegan ice cream in Austin.
Three healthy, no-bake alternatives to Halloween Candy

By Grace Barnes - Updated on October 9, 2019 at 12:09 am

Satisfy your Halloween candy cravings with these easy, no-bake, healthy desserts.
Best 24-hour diners to try after a night out

By Katya Bandouil - Updated on October 6, 2019 at 11:56 pm

If you’re looking for midnight comfort food, Austin has it covered.
Vegan, gluten-free friendly vendors server options at ACL this year

By Katya Bandouil - Updated on October 4, 2019 at 12:29 am

This year, being conscious of dietary restrictions is trendy, so food vendors at Austin City Limits Music Festival are bringing it to the table. As more awareness has been brought to dietary restrictions, vendors are following suit and offering vegan and gluten-free options to festivalgoers.