Breann Barrow

The San Marcos city square is a very popular place for Texas State students to go out and have a good time. The square offers a lively night life for students. However, the bars and restaurants that cater to students have to be cautious. An on-going issue is that of minors using fake identification cards trying to buy alcohol. Bobcat Update's Breann Barrow has more on the story.

The square is a hub for students to come and consume alcohol during their free time, and while most of these students are 21 and older, there are minors who try to sneak their way around the law.
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Bartenders and servers say those caught with fake I-Ds are often Texas State underclassmen .
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Employees of restaurants and bars can get into serious trouble serving a minor, even if it's by accident. They can be fired, fined, or even jailed.
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Because harsh punishments can be doled out, bartenders and servers take their jobs very seriously. They are trained to catch minors.
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Employees warn minors that they themselves will face penalties if found trying to drink underage. If caught, they may be arrested or fined.
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Underage drinking can have long term consequences, including one's status at the university.  For Bobcat Update, I'm Breann Barrow.