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Harlingen denies special-use permit for smoke shop near Harlingen High School South amid youth-safety concerns
Summary
After testimony from police and school staff about juvenile access and break-ins at vape shops, the commission voted to deny a special-use permit for a smoke/adult business proposed at 803 Dixieland Road; staff and the police chief urged restrictions or zoning changes to keep such businesses away from schools.
The Harlingen City Commission voted to deny a special-use permit (SUP) requested for a smoke/adult business at 803 Dixieland Road following concerns from the police department, school staff and commissioners about proximity to Harlingen High School South and the risk of juvenile access to vaping products.
Harlingen Police Department leadership warned the commission about the location and product types. The police chief said officers have recently made "several arrests with juveniles…
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