ODESSA – Liberty Energy has broken ground on a $50 million facility in Leeco Industrial Park between US 80 and I-20. The state-of-the-art facility will include office space, workshop, a 50,000-sf warehouse, and truck-washing facility. The plant will also provide 500 jobs after completion. The Odessa Development Corporation has awarded the company a five-year agreement with […]
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Fort Worth residential project enters third phase of construction
FORT WORTH – A residential community is entering its third phase of development with the addition of 339 lots. The 1,600-acre Walsh community near I-30 and I-20 will expand its Overlook Park and Lake Park neighborhoods with the additional single-family homes and townhomes. The construction also includes a fire station and early education center. Townhomes […]
888-room hotel opening near AT&T Stadium in Arlington
ARLINGTON – An 888-room hotel will open on February 20 near Globe Life Field, Choctaw Stadium, and AT&T Stadium. The $550 million, one million-sf Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center will have five restaurants and lounges, two pools, beach, 1,500-space parking garage, 26,000-sf turf expanse, 266,000 sf of meeting space, 150,000-sf convention center, and 51,000-sf ballroom. Loews Hotel and […]
111-unit luxury condo development slated for The Woodlands
THE WOODLANDS – Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. has released more details on the Ritz-Carlton Residences ahead of pre-sales beginning in early April. The 111 two- and three-bedroom units will be distributed among two 15-story towers connected by a 15,000-sf amenity area. Indoor amenities will include an owner’s lounge and bar area, private dining rooms, wine […]
$43.3M STEM Education Center breaks ground at RELLIS campus
BRYAN – The Texas A&M University System has broken ground on the new $43.3 million STEM Education Center at the RELLIS campus. The 50,000-sf building will have spaces designated for work on machines, woodshop, digital projects, 3D printing, and augmented reality work. The first floor will be primarily for students and university industry partners to work on large […]
New Waco Family Medicine HQ on track for June opening
WACO – Construction of Waco Family Medicine’s new 142,000-sf headquarters at 1600 Providence Dr. is moving along as scheduled. Providers should be able to move in June 26. The new complex will provide medical and dental services, along with radiology, pharmacy, mental health counseling, and a variety of wrap-around services. The Madison Cooper Community Clinic building […]
Walmart milk-processing facility first tenant at Robinson Business Park
ROBINSON – Walmart has announced the construction of a $350 million milk processing and bottling plant near I-35 and SH 6 in Robinson. The 310,000-sf facility will be built on about 80 acres in the Robinson Business Park. It is expected to provide about 400 jobs. Prices at the Robinson Business Park started at $151,899 per […]
El Paso Electric's new Newman 6 generator powering 120,000 homes
EL PASO – El Paso Electric’s new $211 million natural-gas-fired, 228-MW Newman 6 generator is now online, producing enough electricity to supply about 120,000 homes. To fund the generator, El Paso Electric customers will pay monthly bill surcharges, which started with an additional $2.50 in February. Utility officials recently filed a request for an additional average $2.50 monthly […]
Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center underway in Midland
MIDLAND – Construction of the Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center, a joint project between Midland and Ector County Hospitals, is underway. The 225,000-sf facility will be near the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center on land donated by Diamondback. Designers have been selecting design materials and color palettes in hopes the environment will be a serene space […]
120K-sf Fort Worth distribution facility sold
FORT WORTH – An investment firm has acquired a 119,995-sf distribution facility near DFW Internation Airport. The facility at 4400 Diplomacy Dr. is fully leased to Litex Industries. Buyer Stonelake Capital Partners negotiated with Cushman & Wakefield, who represented the seller in the transaction. read more…