Janie’s Bar set to celebrate 20-year anniversary in Spring

“I bartended in this area for many, many years, so I had a really good customer base,” Parker said. “It was just lucky for me right from the start, but it’s not been easy. It’s been a lot of work.”

According to Parker, the business regularly gives back to the community though donations to various charities and hosts an annual chili cook-off, and proceeds benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

“[The chili cook-off] has been really successful,” she said. “We’ve raised a lot of money.”

Parker said the cook-off is held every year, but the date is subject to change.

“We usually do [the cook-off] in October, but it can fall anywhere between October and May,” she said.

Parker said patrons interested in competing in the cook-off can contact the bar at 281-350-1700 or check for updates on the business’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/janiesbar1.