The Original OKRA Charity Saloon closes permanently, sold to general manager

The Original OKRA Charity Saloon at 924 Congress Ave. has closed permanently, with General Manager Mary Ellen Angel purchasing it to rename and revamp the bar. 

The OKRA alliance, which stands for Organized Kollaboration on Restaurant Affairs, is a group of 24 restaurateurs who believe in fostering a community-minded approach to restaurants and bars, including revitalizing urban areas and supporting public transportation. 

OKRA opened in December 2012 and has donated $1.3 million to various Houston…