Down the Street

Down The Street Bar Could Be Forced to Close | Eater Houston

"A neighborhood bar in Cottage Grove is facing possible loss of its liquor license after nearby residents filed complaints that prompted the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to consider non-renewal. The owners have launched a Change.org petition that has gathered more than 5,000 signatures and asks Houston city councilwoman and Cottage Grove mayor pro tem Ellen Cohen to help keep the bar open; supporters describe it as a family-friendly, convenient, and safe place for neighbors to gather. The owners attribute the licensing troubles to a 'small group' of protesters, though the exact nature of the complaints is unclear. A hearing to decide the license’s fate is scheduled for April 27 at 9 a.m. at the State Office of Administrative Hearings building in Houston." - Alaena Hostetter