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| Modern Truck Stop |
But Vera was allowed to speak, ironically tying her presentation in with the SpaceX announcement, holding up Tuesday's Brownsville Herald and then a sign with the company she's representing, United Fuel. United Fuel wants to build a state-of-the-art truck stop at Paredes Line Road and FM 511, with showers, overnight parking, eating establishments and a theater.
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| Pastor Brad |
"I know. I was a trucker before I was a pastor. The hardest thing was to find a place to park for the night. . . . Then, in the morning, you want to eat, but no restaurant can fit your truck. Brownsville needs a facility like this. If we treat truckers right, they can become tourists and bring their families."
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| Park Ranger Mark Spears, Palo Alto Battlefield |
"This has long been designated a tourist corridor, an O-51 Overlay," stated Park Ranger Mark Spears.
That designation calls for certain lighting and landscaping requirements. Spears felt trucks pulling in day and night would interfere with the tourism at the Palo Alto Battlefield.
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| Commissioner Rose Gowen |
"No, I'm not talking about cyclists on Battlefield Trail, I'm talking about those using the street getting run over by a truck," stated the commissioner.
The rezoning item was tabled. Had this been a Carlos Marin project in the Industrial Corridor he and his cronies at United Brownsville are salivating over, Gowen and Martinez would have had their pom poms out. So, in one day, Brownsville applauds an industrial launch site on the region's most precious resource, the 8-mile long Boca Chica Beach, but shuts down a truck stop along a road primarily used for trucks going to and from the Port of Brownsville with a Senator Lucio, Jr. Overpass to Nowhere running down the center. The irony!
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(Commissioners R. Longoria, Jr./J. Villarreal)
Sadly for Brownsville, we hear he intends to run again for mayor.
Addendum: A super truck stop like many of us have seen in DFW or other parts of the country would likely employ more Brownsville citizens than SpaceX.
Lets remind the mayor of his campaign slogan.
ReplyDeleteNext time, I want to imagine Brownsville but, WITHOUT Tony Martinez, Rose Gowen and all the white collar criminals taking advantage of the common citizen.
Funny how all these idiots are patting themselves on the back for "bringing" SpaceX to Brownsville but are worthless when in comes to making common sense decisions. Lining the pockets of political allies is obviously what this crooked political bullshit is all about around here.
ReplyDeleteThis whole bicycle thing has gotten out of hand! I'd like to see Brownsville ban bicycles instead of plastic bags. The bags are far more useful.
ReplyDeleteHubby is a former truck driver and we applaud the idea of a truck stop with full service for the truckers. Heck make it a Buc-EEs! Just make sure the sewer and water can be handled properly. Nothing says 3rd world like an unsanitary smelling bathroom because the sewer can't handle the waste.
ReplyDeleteRose Gowen is paranoid of anything messing up her bike trail legacy. Accidents do happen, even at the Cyclobia event where an overweight man recently rode his bike into a young girl, spraining her ankle. Should Cyclobia be cancelled because of one irresponsible cyclist? Since when have we stopped a project because of the possibility of an accident in the future? Please! We put safeguards in place knowing that accidents can and do happen.
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I think there has been a major typographical error in regard to Ms. Gowen's pet project. It is bike TRIAL that she is concerned about.
ReplyDeleteWe must learn to balance the environmental concerns, needs, and priorities, with the reality of the economic needs for Brownsville through the creation of jobs. We cannot be so restrictive in allowing development along major industrial corridors to support industry, that we are sending the wrong message to potential investors. By tabling this industrial development sends the wrong message, which is disappointing, especially when we are trying to recover from a hard hit recession. I hope they reconsider and work in harmony to allow this industrial project to go forward. Jobs are needed, as are bicycle trails and all the urban amenities that comes with growth, but we must learn to create a balance to meet those needs.
ReplyDeleteFolks. A truck stop is a great idea, but the Palo Alto site is well worth protecting. We can have both, but they are not appropriate neighbors.
ReplyDeleteI suggest building the truck stop on Peter Goodman, then making a movie about it.
ReplyDeleteI would think that 77/83 would be a better location for a truck stop.
ReplyDeleteAnd there are a decent number of cyclists on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and they do turn on 511 and Paredes. It is hard enough to be a cyclist in this town, with all the crazy and texting drivers.
I agree with Michael. 77/83 is the best/ obvious choice. No one wants semi's veering off the major highway into park/ neighborhood areas where little kids and bikes and walker are, and it will be good business for the expressway.
ReplyDeleteIt is almost hilarious how stupidity is rampant among the bicycle freaks, 511 is the only direct connection from Interstate 77 to the only hope of Brownsville for some industrial grow, which is the Port of Brownsville, I was in the trucking industry for many years, and a Truck Stop in 511 will bring a lot of revenue to the City and will create a lot of direct and indirect jobs
ReplyDeleteA truck stop is needed somewhere near Brownsville, but not at the expense of Palo Alto. We are already one bad launch away from destroying Palmito Ranch. A spot closer to Olmito near 77 seems a logical choice. As for Rose Gowan Brownsville will never be a cycling community GET OVER YOURSELF!
ReplyDeleteIf Rose COWan is such a bike and zumba enthusiast, why is she so fat? She runs around pulling donuts and hot dogs out of peoples mouths and then waits until no one is looking and eats a double big mac! The idiot practically force feeds yogurt and and kale to the poor kids at the sportspark but apparently has a problem of her own.
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