INGLESIDE, Texas — On Tuesday, the Ingleside City Council voted on the future of two "divisive” industrial projects including an oil tank farm and the YaREN blue ammonia project.

Following a full house for its November meeting where the first reading for the YaREN project’s special use permit was approved, Tuesday’s meeting was moved to the Ingleside High School Cafeteria. Residents in support and in opposition filled the room accordingly. Several officers from the Ingleside Police Department were also in attendance for security.

During public comments, several residents spoke before the council.

“Remember back in the 90s when the oil bust happened? When the naval station left?” An Ingleside resident in support of the YaREN project said. “This will diversify our economy, these are high

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