On Monday, April 27, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the first phase of a plan to strategically reopen Texas while taking precautions against the COVID-19 coronavirus, beginning on May 1. The executive order, GA-18, permits certain businesses, such as retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters and museums, to reopen but limit their capacity to 25 percent of their occupancy. Some Elgin restaurants, such as Southside Market & BBQ, Meyer’s Elgin Smokehouse, El Maguey and CHeMn Cafe, have reopened their dining areas according to these guidelines. Little Beijing Restaurant announced they would take an extra week before restarting their dine-in operations. The Elgin ...