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Bonham Nightclub Closes Over Sprinkler Deadline | Texas News
The Bonham Exchange, a 45-year LGBTQ+ institution, faces closure this Saturday after failing to install a required sprinkler system — a 2018 city mandate for clubs over 300 capacity. Though they secured a loan and raised $25K, the $550K cost proved insurmountable without promised mayorial funding that never materialized. Officials blame Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones for broken promises, while her office counters she connected them with business solutions they chose not to pursue. The club plans to reopen once the system is installed — but for now, the city’s nightlife and queer community lose a…
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