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Council splits on alcohol variances: one approved after recusal, another denied

3681869 · June 5, 2025
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The council approved an alcohol variance for an off-premise liquor store within 300 feet of Bonham Academy after a recusal but denied a separate on-premise alcohol variance near Miguel Carrillo Junior Elementary School.

The San Antonio City Council on Thursday approved one alcohol variance and denied another after public comment and council debate about proximity to schools.

Agenda item 1, an off-premise alcohol variance at 812 South Alamo Street (proposed liquor store), was approved after Councilmember Aldrete Gavito recused herself because she is in the district connected to the application. Council…

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