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New bars & lounges · 79 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

PonderCC

Likely openConfirmed

Los Compadres Cantina

309 N Fm 156 · Ponder, TX 76259

Spotted 120 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 22 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Jun 24 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Jul 1, 2026

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The ColonyO

Likely openConfirmed

Otako

5201 S Colony Blvd, Ste 720 · The Colony, TX 75056

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 21 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Aug 27 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Aug 3, 2026

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DallasMB

Likely openConfirmed

Micheladas Bar and Grill

2828 Webb Chapel Ext · Dallas, TX 75220

Spotted 169 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 21 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Liquor license · Aug 7 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

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AllenMB

Likely openConfirmed

Mexican Bar Company

790 Waverly Dr · Allen, TX 75013

Spotted 286 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 19 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 10 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 12, 2026

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West 7th · Cultural DistrictF

Likely openConfirmed

Fahrenheit

910 Currie St · Fort Worth, TX 76107

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 16 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Jul 31 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Sep 1, 2026

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TerrellPlanned for Dec 1AS

Just openedConfirmed

Able Springs Country Store

28870 Fm 429 · Terrell, TX 75161

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 23 · Verified open

Tax registration · Oct 16 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Dec 1, 2026

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ArlingtonHI

Likely openConfirmed

Holiday Inn Arlington

1311 Wet N Wild Way · Arlington, TX 76011

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 14 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Jul 29 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Sep 20, 2026

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DallasTB

Likely openConfirmed

El Triunfo Bar Y Restaurante

10569 Denton Dr · Dallas, TX 75220

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 14 · Applied for liquor license · food & beverage certificate

Liquor license · Sep 11 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

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Near SouthsideJO

Likely openConfirmed

Jackie O's - Diablo's Cantina

615 S Jennings Ave · Fort Worth, TX 76104

Spotted 258 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 14 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Jan 29 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Mar 1, 2026

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UptownES

Likely openConfirmed

Ebesu Sushi&bar

2766 N Haskell Ave · Dallas, TX 75204

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 14 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Jun 4 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Jul 22, 2026

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Downtown Fort WorthRD

Likely openConfirmed

The Red Durt Saloon

910 Houston St, Ste 110 · Fort Worth, TX 76102

Spotted 269 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 12 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Jan 16 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Mar 2, 2026

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LewisvilleNT

Likely openConfirmed

Nevermore Tavern

170 W Main St, Ste 100 · Lewisville, TX 75057

Spotted 58 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 9 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Tax registration · Aug 12 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 15, 2026

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Downtown Dallas · Arts DistrictHI

Likely openConfirmed

Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown

1700 Commerce St · Dallas, TX 75201

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 9 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

Tax registration · Sep 28 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Sep 1, 2026

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CarrolltonP

Likely openConfirmed

Padel39

3000 Belmeade Dr · Carrollton, TX 75006

Spotted 41 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor tax filing · Oct 7 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Oct 7 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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MckinneyPlanned for Nov 27MB

Just registeredConfirmed

7 Brew Coffee

8701 Eldorado Pkwy · Mckinney, TX 75070

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Oct 7 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Nov 27, 2026

Construction filing · May 18 · Construction registered · $1,500,000 · drive thru coffee stand w/ walk in cooler, dry storage and awnings cov · est. 8/15/2026–11/15/2026

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IrvingBL

Likely openConfirmed

Bar Louie 1707

360 Las Colinas Blvd W, Ste 100 · Irving, TX 75039

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 6 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Dec 6 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Dec 1, 2025

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Design DistrictAD

Likely openConfirmed

Amela Dallas

1617 Hi Line Dr, Ste 700 · Dallas, TX 75207

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 5 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 3 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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Lake WorthPB

Changing handsConfirmed

El Pueblito Bar & Grill

6038 Lake Worth Blvd · Lake Worth, TX 76135

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Oct 5 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 15, 2026

Liquor license · Dec 30 · Liquor license expired · wine & beer

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West 7th · Cultural DistrictGS

Changing handsConfirmed

Gendy Street Management

3301 W Lancaster Ave · Fort Worth, TX 76107

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Oct 2 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Oct 1, 2026

Liquor tax filing · May 31 · First liquor sales reported · May 2026

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Near SouthsideSO

Likely openConfirmed

Sink Or Swim Bar

104 S Main St, Ste 100 · Fort Worth, TX 76104

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 2 · Applied for liquor license · late hours

Liquor license · Aug 27 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

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DallasDR

Likely openConfirmed

Dallul Restaurant and Bar

13021 Coit Rd, Ste 98 · Dallas, TX 75240

Spotted 289 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor tax filing · Oct 2 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Oct 2 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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Near SouthsideCT

Changing handsConfirmed

Commodore Tavern & Terrace

1101 W Magnolia Ave · Fort Worth, TX 76104

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Oct 2 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Oct 2 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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FriscoSS

Just openedConfirmed

Stackz Smash Burgers & Cocktails

6959 Lebanon Rd, Ste 123 · Frisco, TX 75034

Spotted 259 days before opening

Open now.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 30 · First liquor sales reported · September 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jun 12 · Liquor tax account opened

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MckinneyZH

Likely openConfirmed

Zouq Hookah Lounge and Pizza

5621 S Custer Rd · Mckinney, TX 75070

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Sep 30 · Registered for sales tax · Buffet · started sales Oct 1, 2026

Construction filing · Sep 16 · Construction registered · $60,000 · hookah lounge and a restaurant. 3712sf. · est. 9/30/2026–12/30/2026

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Flower MoundEL

Changing handsConfirmed

The Elephant Lounge

890 Parker Sq · Flower Mound, TX 75028

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 30 · First liquor sales reported · September 2026

Liquor tax filing · May 1 · Liquor tax account opened

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DentonBH

Likely openConfirmed

Bad Habits Music and Booze

1807 N Elm St · Denton, TX 76201

Spotted 189 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 29 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 29 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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GranburyPlanned for Nov 1AA

Liquor license filedConfirmed

Acton A Fool Grill

4516 Fall Creek Hwy, Ste A · Granbury, TX 76049

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Sep 29 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · Sep 16 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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DallasMR

Changing handsConfirmed

Mi Rey Restaurant & Bar

2115 W Lovers Ln · Dallas, TX 75235

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 23 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Liquor tax filing · Dec 27 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2024)

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Lower GreenvillePlanned for Nov 1BN

Changing handsConfirmed

Barsella Ny Pizza & Cocktails

5600 Smu Blvd, Ste 120 · Dallas, TX 75206

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 21 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 21 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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DallasPlanned for Nov 1BN

Just registeredConfirmed

Blue Night Bar

9560 Skillman St, Ste 118 · Dallas, TX 75243

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 17 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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DesotoCT

Changing handsConfirmed

Charlie's Tavern Desoto

209 E Pleasant Run Rd, Ste 141 · Desoto, TX 75115

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Sep 16 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 1, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jan 13 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2021)

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DecaturCB

Changing handsConfirmed

The Courthouse Bar & Grill

201 W Main St · Decatur, TX 76234

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 14 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 14 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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Willow ParkBB

Changing handsConfirmed

Blu Barrel Bar and Grill

225 Shops Blvd, Ste 101 · Willow Park, TX 76087

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 11 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Sep 11 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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RichardsonTY

Changing handsConfirmed

Truck Yard

740 S Central Expy · Richardson, TX 75080

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Aug 31 · First liquor sales reported · August 2026

Liquor tax filing · Mar 3 · Liquor tax account opened

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ColleyvillePlanned for Nov 1BL

Just registeredFiled

Bush League Bar and Grill

4843 Colleyville Blvd, Ste 330 · Colleyville, TX 76034

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Oct 16 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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Fort WorthWS

Likely openFiled

Westside Saloon

8128 Camp Bowie West Blvd · Fort Worth, TX 76116

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 13 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Oct 17, 2026

Tax registration · Aug 14 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Aug 14, 2026

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HurstMB

Likely openFiled

7 Brew Coffee

2270 Precinct Line Rd · Hurst, TX 76054

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 8 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Oct 7, 2026

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MansfieldON

Permit filedFiled

Old Navy, Home Goods, Total Wine, & Dsw (anchor B2 Thru B5)

1755 East Broad Street · Mansfield, TX 76063

Plans and permits are on file for this bar.

Construction filing · Oct 8 · Construction registered · $5,000,000 · new commercial shell building and associated site work. · est. 11/2/2026–2/1/2028

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Highland VillageTM

Likely openFiled

Troy Mediterranean Bar & Grill

1700 Cottonwood Crk, Ste J110 · Highland Village, TX 75077

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 7 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Oct 1, 2026

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Design DistrictPlanned for Dec 1MJ

Just registeredFiled

The Melodeon Jazz Lounge

175 Oak Lawn Ave, Ste 120 · Dallas, TX 75207

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Oct 1 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Dec 1, 2026

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Fort WorthPlanned for Nov 15EB

Just registeredFiled

Emerald Brew

5715 Azle Ave · Fort Worth, TX 76114

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 26 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · plans to start sales Nov 15, 2026

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Near SouthsideMI

Liquor license filedFiled

Murray's Irish Pub

1001 South Main Street · Ft Worth, TX 76104

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Sep 24 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

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GodleyPM

Liquor license filedFiled

Los Primos Mexican Grill & Cantina #3

9101 N State Hwy 171 · Godley, TX 76044

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Sep 22 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

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HurstPlanned for Nov 11EE

Just registeredFiled

Eleven Eleven Wine Bar and Lounge

1101 Melbourne Rd, Ste R03 · Hurst, TX 76053

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 18 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 11, 2026

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CarrolltonPlanned for Nov 1TC

Just registeredFiled

Texas Ccs Private Club

2323 Tarpley Rd, Ste 100 · Carrollton, TX 75006

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 17 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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North Richland HillsPlanned for Nov 14IG

Just registeredFiled

It's Game Show Time Bar & Grill

5142 Rufe Snow Dr, Ste 121 · North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 15 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 14, 2026

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WaxahachieDJ

Changing handsFiled

Don Julio's Cantina & Grill

3670 S Hwy 287 · Waxahachie, TX 75165

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 2 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Liquor license · Aug 12 · Liquor license expired · private club

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WaxahachieDJ

Changing handsFiled

Don Julio's Cantina & Grill

3670 S Highway 287 · Waxahachie, TX 75165

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 2 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor tax filing · Aug 12 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2022)

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RockwallPlanned for Nov 15PC

Just registeredFiled

Pour Choices Rockwall

112 N San Jacinto St · Rockwall, TX 75087

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Sep 1 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · plans to start sales Nov 15, 2026

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ProsperRC

Opening soonFiled

Rose Courture Nail Bar

5720 W University Dr, Ste Ste. 103 · Prosper, TX 75068

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Construction filing · Sep 1 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

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Cedar HillES

Changing handsConfirmed

Eki Sushi Revolving Sushi Bar

649 Uptown Blvd · Cedar Hill, TX 75104

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Aug 6 · Liquor license issued · wine & beer

Liquor tax filing · Jun 12 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2009)

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Bishop ArtsOS

Changing handsConfirmed

Oc Sports Bar

119 W Jefferson Blvd · Dallas, TX 75208

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Jul 31 · First liquor sales reported · July 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jul 22 · Liquor tax account opened

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BedfordDB

Changing handsConfirmed

Dana's Bar and Grill

1700 Airport Fwy · Bedford, TX 76022

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Jul 31 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Jul 31 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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AzleEM

Changing handsConfirmed

Eagle Mountain Lake Bar & Grill

6935 Liberty School Tap Rd · Azle, TX 76020

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Jul 31 · First liquor sales reported · July 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jul 2 · Liquor tax account opened

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Grand PrairieSM

Changing handsConfirmed

Seareinas Mariscos Bar & Grill

1017 Fort Worth St, Ste 300 · Grand Prairie, TX 75050

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jul 31 · Liquor license issued · full bar

Liquor tax filing · May 5 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2024)

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ArlingtonCT

Changing handsConfirmed

Cinc5 Tacos and Sánta Cantina

506 E Division St, Ste 150 · Arlington, TX 76011

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Jul 27 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Jul 27 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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Grand PrairieOB

Changing handsConfirmed

On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

5244 S State Highway 360 · Grand Prairie, TX 75052

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Jul 20 · Re-registered for sales tax · selling here since Jan 1, 2016

Tax registration · Jan 16 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Feb 1, 2026

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Fort WorthDR

Changing handsConfirmed

Dusty Rose Saloon

2740 Western Center Blvd, Ste 528 · Fort Worth, TX 76131

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor tax filing · Jul 13 · Liquor tax account opened

Liquor license · Jul 13 · Liquor license issued · full bar

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LewisvilleML

Changing handsConfirmed

Marhaba Lounge

2680 Denton Tap Rd, Ste 101 · Lewisville, TX 75067

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Jul 13 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · started sales Jul 1, 2026

Liquor tax filing · May 29 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2023)

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DallasIM

Changing handsConfirmed

I.myza

10819 Composite Dr · Dallas, TX 75220

New owners are taking over this bar.

Tax registration · Jul 3 · Registered for sales tax · Bar · started sales Aug 1, 2026

Liquor tax filing · Jun 4 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2025)

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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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