BELLMEAD – The price tag for a project to turn Loop 340 in the Bellmead area into a freeway in the coming years is now $190 million, more than double the cost of the original plans. The expansion project would add two main lanes to the highway in each direction, plus inside and outside shoulders, two-lane frontage […]
Archives: February 2024
Lubbock planning $18M waste transfer station
LUBBOCK – The Lubbock Zoning and Planning committee has approved a new $18 million waste transfer station. The city has owned the lot north of Marsha Sharp Fwy. between Upland and Alcove Avenues since August 2023. The facilities are very common in larger cities and are much more pleasing to the eye, according to a […]
Schlumberger donation to enhance Midland park projects
MIDLAND – The City of Midland is celebrating the donation of $150,000 from Schlumberger Limited for the construction and installation of playground equipment, solar lighting, and other amenities at Grasslands Park. The City of Midland reported that the donation from SLB will increase the amount available for projects at Grasslands and Tumbleweed parks to $700,000. […]
New Dallas pediatric center to replace Children’s Medical Center Dallas
DALLAS – A 33-acre pediatric medical campus is planned for the Southwest Medical District. Located on Harry Hines Blvd. and Mockingbird Ln., the $5 billion campus will replace the existing Children’s Medical Center Dallas. The new campus will have two 12-story towers and one eight-story tower across five million sf, including 552 beds. Construction will finish in […]
131K-sf industrial development delivered in Baytown
BAYTOWN – Triten Real Estate Partners has completed Thompson Road Distribution Center, a 130,755-sf industrial project. The site spans eight acres, and the building has 32-ft clear heights, 18 dock-high doors, two drive-in ramps, 80 trailer drops and 62 car-parking spaces. Method Architecture designed the project. Angler Construction served as the general contractor. read more…
Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell
Are you on the fence about selling your house? While affordability is improving this year, it’s still tight. And that may be on your mind. But understanding your home equity could be the key to making your decision easier. An article from Bankrate explains: “Home equity is the difference between your home’s value and the […]
Ground breaks on Austin affordable housing complex
AUSTIN – The NHP Foundation, Capital A Housing, and the Austin Housing Finance Corp. have broken ground on their joint project, Seabrook Square, a 204-unit affordable housing project. Units will be reserved for households earning 60 percent or less of the AMI. The property will also house 3,000 sf of commercial space. Financing for the project includes […]
Stotan Industrial adding more warehouse space to San Antonio
LIVE OAK – Stotan Industrial is adding nearly 500,000 sf of warehouse space in Live Oak. The lot at 13552 Topperwein Rd. will house four buildings. Development is currently expected to cost $51 million. The land is owned by local industrial investor Agarita Management Company LLC, which acquired the site in 2022. The San Antonio […]
DOGgone Fun in the Metroplex!
Image By: Patrick Hendry Activities to Keep Your Pup Paw-sitive Dallas is a city brimming with life, and that includes furry friends! Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there are plenty of ways to keep your dog entertained and engaged throughout your stay. Here are some ideas to get you started: Parks and Outdoor […]
San Francisco investment firm adding new floor to Dallas office building
DALLAS – A San Francisco-based investment firm will be adding a new floor to its Uptown office building. Located at 2100 McKinney Ave., Sixth Street’s 19-story office building get a 28,000-sf 20th floor. The $3.2 million construction project will begin in April and finish in mid-October. Fero Collective is the project designer. CBRE manages the property. Sixth […]