9/23/14

Katherine Nelson

An idea is being kicked around in San Marcos that some believe could lead to better behavior among bar patrons. The idea is to extend bars hours and make the last hour alcohol free. The hope is that some people will use that hour to sober up. Katherine Nelson has more.

The San Marcos Police Department says most of the arrests and citations they make in the early morning hours are related to drunken behavior. For example, people are caught jaywalking or driving while drunk. The editorial board of the University Star newspaper proposed an idea that it believes could help. The board is calling for a sober-hour policy:
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The Star editorial said having a sober hour might lead to better behavior.
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Not everyone agrees that the idea will work.
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However, one local establishment has such a policy:
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No formal action has been taken by the city to adopt such a policy, but the idea has generated some debate.
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For Bobcat Update, I'm Katherine Nelson

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