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Aransas Pass council advances ‘Sip and Stroll’ pilot after wide public debate
Summary
The Aransas Pass City Council moved toward a public hearing and two-reading process on a proposed ‘Sip and Stroll’ pilot for downtown (proposed hours 11 a.m.–6 p.m., 12-ounce cups); supporters said it could boost foot traffic and small businesses, while opponents warned of litter, liability and effects on families.
Aransas Pass city staff introduced a draft ‘Sip and Stroll’ ordinance to allow patrons to carry beer and wine within a designated downtown pilot area, and after more than two hours of public comment the council agreed to hold a public hearing and pursue a two-reading ordinance process.
The proposal, presented by the city’s Director of Development Services, would limit portable container size to 12 ounces and run as a one-year pilot in a defined section of South Commercial Street (from Wheeler toward Greenwood). Staff said participating businesses must register with the city,…
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