Here are some of the news stories trending this week on NRN.com.
Starbucks announced Tuesday its fall food and drink lineup, including the return of its iconic pumpkin spice latte and the new Apple Crisp Macchiato, which arrived at Starbucks locations on Aug. 24.
The Apple Crisp Macchiato is made with apple and brown sugar flavors, mixed with espresso, steamed milk, and topped with a crosshatch of caramelized apple spice drizzle. Each macchiato is shaken with new brown sugar apple syrup and the apple drizzle is made from apple juice, apple puree, cinnamon and nutmeg on top of steamed milk foam. The drink is available hot or iced.
In other news, The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission released a statement on Aug. 12 reminding businesses that the state government office has the power to take away liquor licenses from businesses that are not in compliance with bill SB968 passed in June by Gov. Greg Abbott banning businesses from requiring proof of vaccination from customers.
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