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Kempner approves park security system; Grace Riders plan May 30 chili cook-off
Summary
Council approved purchase and installation of a security system for Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park and heard a request from Mr. Stan Martin (CMA 1184 Grace Riders) to host a chili cook-off on May 30, 2026; about 40 attendees expected and no closure of the park planned.
The Kempner City Council unanimously approved the purchase and installation of a security system for Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park at its March 3 meeting. Place 2 moved to approve the purchase and Place 3 seconded; the motion passed without recorded opposition.
During the park-use workshop, Mr. Stan Martin representing CMA 1184 Grace Riders requested permission to host a chili cook-off at Sylvia Tucker Memorial Park on May 30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He said the event would include four cooks and would not close the park to the public; approximately 40 people are expected to attend. The Mayor noted that council action was not required for the request but suggested the city review the park ordinance to clarify how future event requests should be handled.
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