Houston Official Compares Himself to Rosa Parks For Dining Out During a Pandemic | Eater Houston

"Located in Hedwig Village, this restaurant reopened in defiance of the county’s “stay at home, work safe” order during the COVID-19 crisis, a decision by owner Matt Brice that prompted polarized reaction—supporters framed it as a stand against a tyrannical government while critics warned it was endangering public health. The controversy escalated when Houston city council member Michael Kubosh dined there and compared his choice to acts of civil disobedience associated with Rosa Parks, triggering a viral social-media backlash and sharp rebukes from reporters and local commentators. Officials did not force the restaurant to close that night, and Harris County judge Lina Hidalgo declined to issue a fine to Brice." - Amy McCarthy