Trouble With the Law
This file appears in: Abraxas Club
The Abraxas quickly attracted the suspicion of local law enforcement officials searching for drugs, underage drinkers, and AWOL military personnel. One owner later recalled hiding in the roof of the club with several other military defectors when local police searched the property. Here, Deputy Sheriff Les Stovall looks on as Deputy Jim Lewis counts money seized in the raid.
This file appears in: Abraxas Club
Abraxas Club
During the early 1970s, the rhythms of Austin's much-acclaimed music scene reverberated through McLennan County from Bellmead's Abraxas Club.
Until the club's founding, Waco had remained relatively closed off to the music culture…