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Council rejects special-use permit for members-only drinking establishment at 106 East Lufkin Avenue

3442267 · May 22, 2025
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Summary

The City Council voted 4–2 to deny a special-use permit for a private, members-only drinking establishment proposed for 106 East Lufkin Avenue after councilors raised access and downtown compatibility concerns.

The Lufkin City Council voted 4–2 to deny a special-use permit that would have allowed a private, members-only drinking establishment and lounge at 106 East Lufkin Avenue.

City staff said the drinking establishment use is allowed in the central business zoning only with a council-approved special-use permit. “We received a special use permit…

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