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For many of us, the journey from Houston to Dallas is strictly utilitarian, a task to be completed rather than savored. After all, whether driving I-45 the whole way or breaking off to hit the small towns running along SH 19, the scenery can be a bit monotonous. Unless of course there's a special treat waiting along the route. Though Dallas and Houston metroplexes tend to get all the headlines when it comes to culinary delights , there are many delicious spots between the two cities. Some may require venturing off the so-called "beaten path," but it's worth it to get a meal that doesn't come from a gas station. This list of the nine best places to eat on a road trip from Houston to Dallas will provide plenty of food for thought when you're mapping out your route. Tris in The Woodlands Stopping in The Woodlands when a long drive is just beginning may seem silly, but considering the accolades executive chef Austin Simmons racked up over the past four and a half years, … [Read more...] about 9 of the best spots for food on a Texas road trip from Houston to Dallas

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The streets of Sri Lanka’s capital have been jammed with crowds in recent months, as rage over an economic meltdown led to protests that dethroned a long-ruling political dynasty . Crowds were back in Colombo on Tuesday, but instead of railing against corruption, they were celebrating twin sporting triumphs. Sri Lanka’s men’s cricket team captured the Asia Cup in the T20 format, the game’s shortest version, on Sunday, taking the top spot for the first time in eight years by upsetting Pakistan in the final. Almost no one had expected that result from a tournament that was itself moved to the United Arab Emirates from Sri Lanka because of the country’s political and economic crises. In Singapore on Sunday, Sri Lanka also won the Asia Cup in women’s netball, a game that is similar to basketball and, like cricket, came to South Asia through the influence of British colonial authorities. During a parade that set off from Colombo’s international airport … [Read more...] about In Sri Lanka, Triumphs in Cricket and Netball Bring Joy to a Nation in Crisis

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart said Thursday it plans to open more than 30 Sam's Club locations in the next few years, marking the first expansion since 2017. The nation's largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, plans to open the first Sam's Club location as part of the expansion next year in Florida. Sam's Club is also modernizing its distribution network. Sam’s Club will launch five new supply chain fulfillment and distribution centers, with the first location planned in Georgia later this year. The last new Sam's Club location opened in in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The move comes as Walmart's Sam's Club division has enjoyed strong sales growth and a record rise in membership over the past two years. For the latest quarter ended Oct. 28, sales at stores opened at least a year rose 10% for Sam's Clubs. For the company's namesake stores, that figure was up 8.2%. Warehouse clubs including Costco Wholesale Corp. and BJ's Wholesale Club have been a bright spot in the retail … [Read more...] about Walmart’s Sam’s Club to add 30 stores in next few years

The largest winery in the country, E. & J. Gallo Winery, is closing its California -based distribution operations, according to the San Francisco Business Times . Brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo founded the wine company in 1933 in Modesto, and it remains a family-owned business. E. & J. Gallo Winery owns popular, low-cost wine brands Barefoot Wine and André, as well as non-wine brands such as hard seltzer High Noon and New Amsterdam Vodka. Last year, it became the NFL's official wine sponsor. The winery's move from Gallo Sales Company, the Modesto-headquartered subsidiary of E. & J. Gallo Winery that handled distribution in California, to Texas company Republic National Distributing Company will result in mass layoffs, including senior roles. At the Hayward facility at 30825 Wiegman Road, 93 employees will be cut, and 23 in Modesto at 2612 Crows Landing Road, the Business Times reported. Gallo Sales Company plans to lay off a total of 355 workers across seven … [Read more...] about Barefoot Wine distributor to close California sites, lay off Bay Area workers

Tanks for Ukraine Yesterday, Germany and the U.S. pledged to send tanks to Ukraine after weeks of diplomatic maneuvering. The pledges could unlock a wave of additional aid ahead of an expected escalation of fighting in the spring. It could take a year or more for 31 American M1 Abrams tanks to reach the battlefield. But the U.S. promise did clear the way for Germany to commit to sending 14 of its Leopard 2 tanks , which could arrive in several months. The decision by Germany to authorize other nations to transfer their own Leopards prompted officials in Finland, the Netherlands and Spain to say that they would seek to send tanks to Ukraine, or that they were open to doing so. Fighting: The announcements come at a critical juncture. Ukraine said yesterday that its forces had retreated from Soledar , a key town near the eastern city of Bakhmut. Diplomacy: Germany made clear that it would send the Leopards only if the U.S. sent the Abrams. Yesterday, … [Read more...] about Your Thursday Briefing: Tanks for Ukraine

San Francisco is the type of city that captures you. For many, it’s love at first sight. How could you not fall for the fog-draped skyline, the stately Victorians or the many parks scattered throughout the city? Others might not warm up until the second or third date, the deal sealed by a life-affirming burrito or yet another impossible Steph Curry 3-pointer. Or maybe you need to stumble upon a punk concert on a BART train to be convinced that the city still has a renegade streak underneath its techie exterior. Yet San Francisco is far from a perfect partner. Issues of inequality, gentrification and high costs are just a few of the reasons many have lost faith, exacerbated by a pandemic exodus that we’re still recovering from. Despite the many reasons to leave SF, there are so many things to love. To celebrate San Francisco, 20 members of SFGATE’s staff contributed reasons we’ve resisted the temptation to leave for less-foggy pastures. Here’s why we’re staying in our beautifully … [Read more...] about 40 reasons not to leave San Francisco