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In this East Texas county, you need a membership to drink at a bar. That may soon change.

By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune January 6, 2026 ANGELINA COUNTY — The Country Club sits in an unincorporated area between Lufkin and Huntington on U.S. Highway 69. The nondescript white building is easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Inside, neon BudLight signs flash in the dark building. Lights hang over competition-grade pool tables. Spotlights brighten the stage. The smell of cigarettes permeates the air. Rows of liquor bottles behind …

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The Texas Tribune broke the news in Austin, United States on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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