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Citizens for Economic Growth, organizers of a petition drive to call an election to allow the sale of mixed beverages in the Stonegate subdivision, one of the few "dry" areas that still exist in Port Arthur, have called off their campaign. Verna Rutherford, president of the Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce, said the group will not be able to obtain the required number of signatures by the deadline on Friday. Listen Download Rutherford said the citizens who were approached were in favor of the issue, recognizing that mixed drink sales are necessary to attract new businesses such as restaurants and hotels into the area. The group will consider other options, such as asking the legislature to reduce the percentage of signatures required for such an election, and will review the voter registration rolls. Hyperlinks will work if this document is read Online
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