Mixed drinks election could bring new businesses to Thorndale [Video]

THORNDALE, Texas (KXAN) — Thorndale voters will soon decide on a proposition allowing for the legal sale of mixed drinks if passed.

Thorndale Mayor George Galbreath said a citizen petition circulated, bringing enough signatures together to put Proposition A on the ballot.

He said if passed, the ability to make mixed drinks sales could attract new businesses to the city.

“The two restaurants that I’ve talked to that are interested. That was one of the questions, because that’s where some of their income comes from,” Galbreath said.

Julaine Graham owns and operates Schroeder’s Place just on the outskirts of Thorndale’s city limits.

She said the business was founded 77 years ago by her father, the menu offering burgers and brews.

Graham said out of the handful of restaurants in Thorndale, no one serves liquor or mixed drinks.

“Unfortunately, we don’t have a lot to offer yet,” Graham said.

Graham is …