McAllen Code Enforcement officers will be stopping by several bars in the city’s downtown area on Friday night to ensure they’re complying with state and city ordinances, the city announced.

The city of McAllen also announced they filed lawsuits against three bars in the downtown area for failing to comply with permit requirements.

It’s part of changes that are being made in downtown McAllen after two teens were arrested on Sunday in connection with the assault of a police officer in the downtown area.

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McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos previously said the city is looking into increasing the age limit to enter a bar in the downtown entertainment district.

The lawsuits were filed against Vandu, Times Two Shot Ba

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