Several bars in downtown McAllen remain in the dark after the city announced on Friday they cut the power to more than a dozen businesses in the area.

It's part of the city's increased enforcement after a police officer was assaulted while breaking up a fight in the downtown area on Aug. 24. Two teens were arrested in connection with the assault.

Following the assault, city officials announced they would begin to take action against businesses that refused to implement safeguards to prevent underage drinking.

The city began targeting bars that haven’t complied with or updated their permits.

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Flying Walrus owner James Alexander said all their permits are up-to-date. The bars that h

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