Hughson Council approves Taste of Houston permit, street closure and alcohol sales

Hughson City Council voted 5–0 on Feb. 23 to approve a street closure, live music and alcohol sales for the Taste of Houston event planned for March 28, 2026.

Miss Carla, the staff presenter, told council the event has run for more than 15 years and is moving downtown because it outgrew its previous venue. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions negotiated with police and fire personnel, including a minimum of four emergency exits, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputies on site and a fire-department cap of 1,000 tickets. "The fire prevention did cap the event at 1000 tickets," Miss Carla said during her presentation.

Council confirmed the city noise ordinance allows music until 10 p.m.; the applicant requested a slight extension in case a song runs over. No members of the public spoke on the item during the meeting. The council adopted the motion by roll call: Mayor Carr, Mayor Pro Tem Kroeger, and council members Strang, McFadden and Vasquez all voted 'aye.'

The approvals include the street closure on Houston Avenue and the requested permits for alcohol and noise. Event organizers were asked to follow the conditions included in the staff packet and coordinate operational details with city staff and law enforcement prior to the event.