BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -Anchor Bar on Harvey Road has become the latest restaurant in Bryan-College Station to close its doors, joining several others that have shut down in recent weeks as businesses navigate rising costs and a competitive market.

The closure adds to a growing list that includes Casa Rodriguez in Downtown Bryan, Starbucks and Voodoo Brewing at Northgate, and Nick the Greek and Capriotti’s on University Drive.

Madison Thompson, a Texas A&M student who started at Anchor Bar in January and was recently promoted to supervisor, said the news came without warning.

“I have loved working at Anchor Bar, and honestly, all of my employees have loved working at Anchor Bar. We’ve all felt like a family,” Thompson said. “So this situation has been really unfortunate and

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