CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you've been by the intersection of SPID and Aquarius lately on Padre Island, you've probably seen houses going up. They're hard to miss.
One house is now one of only three on Padre Island that is part of the 2020 Parade of Homes. The house almost didn't get built.
The problem was the rules for island architecture through the property owners association require the pitch of the roof to be at least five degrees, but the pitch of this metal room is only half that.
"It didn't fit with island aesthetics; they didn't like the design," Homeowner Raul Valdez said.
Raul appealed and won his case. The result is a beautiful island home with a water view from the second story balcony. Packery Channel is right across the street, too.
Raul and his family are moving in next week after the Parade of Homes concludes. This weekend is the last chance to see three homes featured in the show. Viewing is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday.