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2025109 housing units ($30.8M)

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Tue Jul 21, 2026

City Council

Sinton City Council to review police and municipal reports

The City Council will meet to review monthly reports from the police department, municipal court, and animal control. The agenda includes documents regarding a mural, child safety funds, and a TxDOT resolution for the homecoming parade.

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City Council Meeting AGENDA 07212026.PDF MINUTES 06162026.PDF CAMWALLSART MURAL.PDF PD CHILD SAFETY FUNDS.PDF HOMECOMING PARADE TXDOT RESOLUTION.PDF PD MONTHLY REPORT - JUNE.PDF MUNICIPAL COURT MONTHLY REPORT.PDF AC MONTHLY LOG JUNE.PDF 1. 6:00 P.M. Documents:
Tue Jul 21, 2026

Sinton Economic Development Corporation 4B

Tue Jun 23, 2026

Board of Adjustments

Tue Jun 16, 2026

City Council

Tue May 19, 2026

Board of Adjustments

Tue May 19, 2026

City Council

City Council meeting agenda lists several resolutions and reference documents

The May 19, 2026 Sinton City Council meeting agenda includes multiple resolution files and supporting documents. Specific details of the resolutions are not provided in the agenda text. The agenda also references an ICE factsheet, a police department memorandum of agreement, and a bid summary sheet.

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City Council Meeting AGENDA 05192026.PDF CHARTER SEC 2.04.PDF MINUTES 04212026.PDF RESOLUTION 20260519 AEP.PDF RESOLUTION 2026051901 SDI.PDF RESOLUTION 2026051902 SDI.PDF ICE FACTSHEET 287G BENEFITS.PDF SINTON PD MOA.PDF BID SUMMARY SHEET.PDF 1. 6:00 P.M. Documents:
Tue May 12, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

Amending plat for Sinton Ranch Unit 1 Block 9

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review multiple documents concerning the amendment and finalization of the plat for Sinton Ranch Unit 1 Block 9. Items include an owner‑authorization form, a current tax statement, a request to vacate a prior plat, and the final plat application. The commission will decide whether to approve the amended and final plat.

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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting PZ AGENDA 05122026.PDF PZ MINUTES 04212026.PDF PLAT APPLICATION - AMENDING PLAT OF SINTON RANCH UNIT 1 BLOCK 9.PDF 337.087_OWNER AUTHORIZATION SINTON RANCH SIGNED.PDF 337.087_AMENDING PLAT BLOCK 9 SINTON RANCH UNIT 1.PDF CURRENT TAX STATEMENT.PDF TX_SP_DI_744020.PDF VACATING PLAT APPLICATION.PDF VACATEP0000002101.PDF FINAL PLAT APPLICATION.PDF PLAT0000002101.PDF 1. 5:30 P.M. Documents:
Tue Apr 21, 2026

City Council

Sinton City Council to consider four rezoning ordinances

The City Council will review several rezoning applications and ordinances. The meeting includes a discussion on a wastewater project bid and agreements with Lyte Fiber.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved rezoning of 331.275 acres to industrial/commercial

The council approved Ordinance No. 2026-03, rezoning 331.275 acres at Hwy 181/TX 188 & TX 89 Bypass from Agricultural to Industrial and Commercial districts. The motion passed 5-0. The council also approved a speed‑limit reduction on SH‑89 and US‑181, lowering the posted limit from 75 mph to 65 mph, also by a 5‑0 vote.

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City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 04212026.PDF SOMERSET REZONE APPLICATION.PDF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 03172026.PDF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 03242026.PDF D. DEASES ITEM 1.PDF ORDINANCE 2026-02 TXDOT.PDF TXDOT STRIP MAP SHEETS 1 THRU 4.PDF ORDINANCE 2026-03 REZONE.PDF ORDINANCE 2026-04 REZONE.PDF ORDINANCE 2026-05 REZONE.PDF TXMVCPA RESOLUTION BY COUNCIL.PDF WASTEWATER PROJECT BID TABULATION.PDF LYTE FIBER SETTLEMENT.PDF LYTE FIBER ROW AGREEMENT.PDF 1. 6:00 P.M. Documents:
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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING April 21, 2026 — 6:00 p.m. City Hall, 301 E. Market St. Sinton, Texas 78387 Councilmembers Present: Mayor Mary Speidel Mayor Pro Tem Greg Ybarra Councilmember Edward Adams Councilmember Nathan Lindeman Councilmember Lulu Lopez City Staff Present: City Manager John Hobson City Attorney Desiree Voth City Secretary Angela Montemayor The Sinton City Council held a City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sinton City Hall. A notice of this meeting was posted at least 3 business days in advance in accordance with Section 551, Texas Government Code. With a quorum pres ent, the following business was transacted: Mayor Mary Speidel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and gave the invocation, and all present recited the American and Texas pledges. Citizens present: Matthew Garza Public Hearing: Mayor Mary Speidel opened the public hearing at 6:01 p.m. 1. Public Hearing for Input Concerning the Following Requests: An application filed by Somerset Land Company, LLC requesting a re-zoning of 331.275 Acres of the property located at Hwy 181/TX 188 & TX 89 Bypass, Sinton, Texas; Legal Description: Abst 156 John Henderson Survey (156.26 Acres) & Abst. 166 A. Herron Survey, OCL PT (357.9917 Acres). The rezoning will be from Agricultural District to Industrial, Commercial. An application filed by Somerset Land Company, LLC requesting a re-zoning of 247.985 Acres of the property located at Hwy 181/TX 188 & T [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

Thu Apr 9, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

Sinton Planning Commission to review 5 items including a ranch plat and a Stafford Seabreeze replat

The Sinton Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review five items, including a proposed amended plat for Sinton Ranch and a replat for a property on 29235 Stafford Seabreeze. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:00 P.M.

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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting PZ AGENDA 04092026.PDF PZ MINUTES 09302025.PDF PZ APPLICATION 04092026 RUSTIC.PDF 29235 STAFFORD SEABREEZE REPLAT.PDF SINTON RANCH AMENDED PLAT DOCUMENTS.PDF 1. 5:00 P.M. Documents:
Mon Mar 30, 2026

Board of Adjustments

Mon Mar 30, 2026

Planning and Zoning Commission

Tue Mar 24, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council awards engineering contract for TxCDBG application

The council voted 4-0 to award the engineering services contract to Ardurra for preparing the city's 2025‑2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant application. The council then voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting.

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING March 24, 2026 — 5:00 p.m. City Hall, 301 E. Market St. Sinton, Texas 78387 Councilmembers Present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmembers Not Present: Councilmember City Staff Present: City Manager City Secretary City Staff Not Present: City Attorney Mary Speidel Greg Ybarra Nathan Lindeman Edward Adams Lulu Lopez John Hobson Angela Montemayor Desiree Voth The Sinton City Council held a Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sinton City Hall. A notice of this meeting was posted at least 3 business days in advance in accordance with Section 551, Texas Government Code. With a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Mayor Mary Speidel called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Citizens present: New Business: No. 11892 Action concerning award of the engineering services contract for the preparation of the City’s 2025- 2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) application and subsequent engineering contract if funded. Mr. Hobson advised that the City received six sets of qualifications. Two submissions were from Corpus Christi, with the remaining firms based in Seguin, Helotes, Jourdanton, and Pleasanton. While all firms were evaluated as equal overall, Ardurra was rated slightly higher due to their familiarity with our existing system, which will be important moving forward. Based on this, he recommended approval of Ardurra. Coun [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

City Council

Council will vote on a resolution declaring a city surplus and related auction.

The City Council will consider several resolutions, including one that declares a surplus and authorizes an auction of surplus assets. They will also review contracts for street improvements, a recommendation for the wastewater treatment plant, and a development agreement amendment. An ordinance establishing a curfew will be discussed, and the council will receive monthly police and municipal court reports.

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✓ Decided: City Council repeals outdated minor curfew ordinance and approves major street project

The council voted 4‑0 to repeal the city's minor‑curfew ordinance, approved the 2026 street‑maintenance list and awarded the engineering services contract to Ardurra. It also authorized the police department to apply for the Operation Lonestar grant, approved the generator bid to Able Petroleum, adopted a resolution suspending CenterPoint Energy’s rate increase, and authorized participation in the 2026 CDBG program.

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City Council Meeting AGENDA 03172026.PDF D. DEASES ITEM 1.PDF MINUTES FEB172026.PDF RESOLUTION NO 20260317 DECLARING SURPLUS.PDF PD SURPLUS AUCTION.PDF RESOLUTION NO 2026031701 LONESTAR.PDF 2026 STREET LIST.PDF 2026 CITY OF SINTON STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - ENGINEERING CONTRACT.PDF WTP WWTP RECOMMENDATION.PDF RESOLUTION NO 2026031702 CENTERPOINT.PDF RESOLUTION NO 2026031703 SIGNATORIES.PDF ORDINANCE NO 202601 CURFEW.PDF RESOLUTION NO 2026031704 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT.PDF PD MONTHLY REPORT.PDF MUNICIPAL COURT MONTHLY REPORT (2).PDF AC FEB LOG.PDF 1. 6:00 P.M. Documents:
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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 17, 2026 — 6:00 p.m. City Hall, 301 E. Market St. Sinton, Texas 78387 City of Councilmembers Present: Mayor Mary Speidel Mayor Pro Tem Greg Ybarra Councilmember Edward Adams Councilmember Lulu Lopez Councilmembers Not Present: Councilmember Nathan Lindeman City Staff Present: City Manager John Hobson City Attorney Desiree Voth City Secretary Angela Montemayor The Sinton City Council held a City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sinton City Hall. Anotice of this meeting was posted at least 3 business days in advance in accordance with Section 551, Texas Government Code. With a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Mayor Mary Speidel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and gave the invocation, and all present recited the American and Texas pledges. Citizens present: Public Hearing: Mayor Mary Speidel opened the public hearing at 6:01 p.m. Public Hearing for Input Concerning the Following Request: 1. Public Hearing regarding the submission of an application(s) to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG) grant. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TxCDBG funding available, all eligible TxCDBG activities, and the use of past TxCDBG funds. No public comment was made. Mayor M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 17, 2026

City Council

Sinton City Council to review 2025 financial documents

The City Council is meeting to review the 2025 audit highlights, financials, and a letter to council. The agenda does not list specific votes or new ordinances for decision.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the 2024‑2025 financial audit and filled three board vacancies

The council approved the minutes from the January 20 and February 5 meetings by unanimous vote. It also approved the City of Sinton Annual Financial Audit for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year with a 5‑0 vote. The council filled vacancies on the Economic Development 4B Board, the Personnel Board, and the Board of Adjustment, each action passing as noted. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

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City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 02172026.PDF MINUTES 01202026.PDF MINUTES 02052026.PDF SINTON 2025 LETTER TO COUNCIL.PDF SINTON 2025 AUDIT HIGHLIGHTS.PDF SINTON 2025 FINANCIALS.PDF 1. 6:00 P.M. Documents:
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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 2026 — 6:00 p.m. City Hall, 301 E. Market St. Sinton, Texas 78387 Councilmembers Present: Mayor Mary Speidel Mayor Pro Tem Greg Ybarra Councilmember Edward Adams Councilmember Nathan Lindeman Councilmember Lulu Lopez City Staff Present: City Manager John Hobson City Attorney Desiree Voth City Secretary Angela Montemayor The Sinton City Council held a City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sinton City Hall. A notice of this meeting was posted at least 3 business days in advance in accordance with Section 551, Texas Government Code. With a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Mayor Mary Speidel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and gave the invocation, and all present recited the American and Texas pledges. Citizens present: Esteban Ramos Public Hearing: None. Special Reports/Presentations/Formal Announcements, Recognition, and Reports that may be discussed: 1. Sinton ISD - None present. 2. Sinton Chamber of Commerce - None present. 3, Sinton VFW, District 6, Post 12160 - None present. Citizens to Be Heard: Ryan Skrobarczyk, the Director of Intergovernmental Relations for the City of Corpus Christi, was present. He expressed a belief in finding a better, cooperative path that brings communities together to address the shared water challenge interlocal and avoid the cost and delays of a fully contested hearing. In October, the Corpus Christi City Council approv [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 5, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves hazard‑mitigation plan and ratifies actions on Lyte Fiber

The council approved Resolution No. 20260203, adopting the 2026 San Patricio County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also ratified the City Manager’s and Mayor’s prior actions regarding Lyte Fiber LLC’s use of public right‑of‑way and authorized them to take any necessary steps, including hiring legal counsel, again by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING February 5, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. City Hall, 301 E. Market St. Sinton, Texas 78387 Councilmembers Present: Mayor Mary Speidel Mayor Pro Tem Greg Ybarra Councilmember Nathan Lindeman Councilmember Edward Adams Councilmember Lulu Lopez City Staff Present: City Manager John Hobson City Attorney Desiree Voth City Secretary Angela Montemayor The Sinton City Council held a Special City Council Meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sinton City Hall. A notice of this meeting was posted at least 3 business days in advance in accordance with Section 551, Texas Government Code. With a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Mayor Mary Speidel called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Citizens present: Julie Blanda, Becky Boston New Business: No. 11870 Action on Resolution No. 20260203, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SINTON, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2026 SAN PATRICIO COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN. Mr. Hobson advised this is the annual update they conduct each year on our Emergency Operations Plan. The city's plan follows San Patricio County's guidelines, so everything we do is based on their plan. There are no significant changes. Councilmember Nathan Lindeman made the motion to approve Resolution No. 20260203. The second was made by Mayor Pro Tem Greg Ybarra. The motion carried 5-0. No. 11871 Action on ratifying the City Manager's and Mayor's past action relatin [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council appointed new members to three local boards

The council approved the minutes from the Dec. 16, 2025 meeting and adopted the 2025 Police Department racial profiling report, each with a 4‑0 vote. It also filled vacancies on the Sinton Economic Development 4B Board, the City of Sinton Personnel Board, and added an alternate to the Board of Adjustment. All three board appointments were passed by the council.

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 2026 — 6:00 p.m. City Hall, 301 E. Market St. Sinton, Texas 78387 Councilmembers Present: Mayor Mary Speidel Mayor Pro Tem Greg Ybarra Councilmember Nathan Lindeman Councilmember Lulu Lopez Councilmembers Not Present: Councilmember Edward Adams City Staff Present: City Manager John Hobson City Attorney Desiree Voth City Secretary Angela Montemayor The Sinton City Council held a City Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Council Chambers of the Sinton City Hall. A notice of this meeting was posted at least 3 business days in advance in accordance with Section 551, Texas Government Code. With a quorum present, the following business was transacted: Mayor Mary Speidel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Greg Ybarra gave the invocation, and all present recited the American and Texas pledges. Citizens present: Matthew Garza, Rene & Alma Garcia Public Hearing: None Special Reports/Presentations/Formal Announcements, Recognition, and Reports that may be discussed: 1. Sinton ISD - None present. 2. Sinton Chamber of Commerce - None present. 3. Sinton VFW, District 6, Post 12160 - None present. Citizens to Be Heard: Matthew Garza announced that the Sinton Little League registration closes on February 14‘. The following day, they will decide which nearby towns to interleague with, likely staying closer to Ingleside, Aransas Pass, Odem, and Refugio. They currently have 45 players registered but typic [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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