SAN ANGELO, TX –– During this week's meeting, the city council voted unanimously to approve Angelo State University to sell alcohol at the Junnell Center.
The original request made by University Food Services –– on behalf of ASU –– to the TABC was denied because the sports complex is within 300 feet of a school.
As part of the consent agenda, the city would approve the variance and allow alcohol to be sold during indoor sporting events.
During the city council meeting, a couple of members of the community asked the council to reconsider the approval.
They argued inebriated patrons could be involved in fights and the close proximity to schools and residential areas could be detrimental to the community.
Representatives of ASU and University Food Services also spoke to the council and explained the safety measures put in place to prevent patrons from becoming too inebriated during a school-sponsored event.
The measure was ultimately passed 7-0.
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