Friday, December 28, 2007 , Updated
Callers’ attempts to oppose beer sales at Six Flags prove futile
Nearly 500 callers have complained to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission about Six Flags' intention to sell alcohol on site. However, opposition to a site gaining an alcohol license has to be in writing, so better luck next time. My favorite quote from the S-T story on this is when Sgt. Charlie Cloud of TABC's enforcement division explains that they are "not conducting an opinion poll." That Charlie's got moxy.
The TABC will host a public information meeting next Thursday, January 3, at the Texas Department of Transportation Regional Training Center (2501 S.W. Loop 820 in Fort Worth) at 7:30 p.m. When you are at this meeting, calling the TABC from your cell phone will still not be an appropriate means of protest, but you'll learn that there.
Posted by Erin
Email
|
Print
|
Comment
|
Tell us your story
|
- »North Texas students save money and escape paperback extinction with textbook renting
- »Cowboys Stadium and city of Arlington break record for largest CPR event
- »Arlington to host weekly farmers market every Friday through December 18
- »World waits with bated breath as Cowboys prepare for regular-season debut of new stadium, man's greatest achievement since the Egyptian Pyramids
- »UT Arlington announces double-digit growth in fall enrollment
-
»A Dachshund mix has been found in the North Dallas area
-
»The Guest List with Denton singer Glen Farris
-
»Dallas City Councilwoman Vonciel Jones Hill asks Dwaine Caraway to steer clear of her district
-
»Dallas-based Catholic Foundation awards Rev. Philip Postell the 2010 Catholic Foundation Award
-
»Richardson neighborhoods present plan for Lookout Transfer Station
an event
|
a restaurant
|
a garage sale
|
a drink special
|
a movie showtime
|
local music
|
a job
|
a house
|
a deal
|
a pet
|

Scott Doyle, says:
Drinking and rollercoasters sound like the kind of things you only combine once.
But I'm all for it!
Verified
1 year, 11 months agoLink to this comment | Suggest removal
Chris Kidd, says:
Southern Baptists and soccer moms have too much to complain about in this day and age, if it isnt the e-viles of dancing, cards and/or playing violent video games, its something else. The park should be allowed to make a business decision that will make them money, other theme parks (Disney, Universal, Cedar Fair, ect..) sale beer,wine and spirits on their property, why not SFoT?
Verified
1 year, 11 months agoLink to this comment | Suggest removal
Rawlins Gilliland, says:
UPDATE: TABC liaison Chanel Smith-Wesson will co-host an informal ‘keg party’ with former Baptist exotic dancer Jewel Swan to “demonstrate how alcohol consumption can enhance the Six Flags sensory experience.” Details were not available at press time.
Verified
1 year, 11 months agoLink to this comment | Suggest removal
CastleHills, says:
Cars driven by drunks in large parking lot + kiddos running around on a sugar high = dead kids.
It'll happen. Just a matter of time.
Anonymous
1 year, 11 months agoLink to this comment | Suggest removal
Scott Doyle, says:
Are we talking about Wal-Mart or Six Flags here?
Verified
1 year, 11 months agoLink to this comment | Suggest removal
CastleHills, says:
makes no difference.
Anonymous
1 year, 11 months agoLink to this comment | Suggest removal
DC, says:
They aren't going to stop the weed and cheese sales, are they?
http://www.rideaccidents.com/
Anonymous
1 year, 11 months agoLink to this comment | Suggest removal
David Hopkins, says:
Regarding: "Cars driven by drunks in large parking lot + kiddos running around on a sugar high = dead kids."
Actually, cars driven by ANYONE in large parking lot + kiddos running around on a sugar high = dead kids. It happens.
Let Six Flags sell beer. It'll probably be so insanely overpriced, any self-respecting drunk will stay at the bar where they can get more booze for their buck.
Verified
1 year, 10 months agoLink to this comment | Suggest removal
Pavel Lishin, says:
It's not like anyone thinks that drunks are going to flock to Six Flags just because they sell beer. I think people are more concerned with Dad Average, who just needs a beer or two to deal with the kids because damnit, why won't they just shut up NO WE CAN'T GO ON THE LOG RIDE AGAIN, YOU'VE ALREADY GONE THREE TIMES, QUIET DOWN OR WE'RE ALL GOING HOME OH GOD HAVE YOU SEEN YOUR BROTHER i need another drink
Verified
1 year, 10 months agoLink to this comment | Suggest removal