McAllen is revoking the permits for 20 bars in the downtown area. The city says the bars have refused to implement safeguards to help prevent underage drinking. The list of permits revoked last week includes bars like Valle Verde, Pasha, The Lab on 17th and Tabu. The city has already cited multiple bars for failure to comply with city codes, while also suing at least seven bars for violating the conditions of their special use permits.
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