Council OKs first reading of conditional‑use permit for concrete crushing plant near Spur 197

The La Marque City Council voted on a first reading Sept. 8 to issue a conditional‑use permit to Texas Coastal Materials LLC for a concrete crushing operation on about 17.03 acres northwest of the Spur 197 / Highway 3 intersection.

Engineering staff and the planning commission recommended approval; the council approved the ordinance on first reading after a brief presentation and comments from a company representative, Blake Hayes. Hayes said the operation will use water trucks, multiple spray points on the crusher, and a vegetative buffer to control dust, and estimated the on‑site workforce at roughly 10–15 employees.

City Manager Barbara Holly confirmed the site is in an industrial corridor and that TCEQ rules and the city’s conditional‑use permit conditions will apply. The council said it will hold a public hearing and take the final vote at the next meeting as required by city ordinance.

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