Local construction in Van Horn remains quiet with no major projects over $5M progressing; highlights include a modest school board room build and stalled airport plans amid legal issues.
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Bastrop County awarded a $907,500 roof repair contract to The Roof Co. Waco LLC for the historic courthouse, while the City Council approved over $1M in transfers for water infrastructure improvements.
South Padre Island's Spring Break 2026 features major rap and DJ concerts at Cameron County Amphitheater and Clayton's Beach Bar, including That Mexican OT, Paul Wall, DJ Pauly D, Chief Keef, Steve Aoki, Kodak Black, and more, with daily beach events and heightened security amid rising crowds.
The City of South Padre Island is bidding for the PW-1015-26 project to reconstruct E. Georgia Ruth Drive, E. Constellation Drive, and W. Gardenia Street, including full roadway rehab, drainage, and TxDOT-compliant features. Bids due March 17, 2026.
The Bertram District Yard Expansion project by Pedernales Electric Cooperative nears contractor selection with bids due March 2, 2026. It details the project's scope, local real estate listings in Whispering Wind and Garner Ranch, and related infrastructure opportunities like TxDOT's turn lane project.
South Padre Island is gearing up for a Convention Center renovation open house on March 3, 2026, amid a $191M construction pipeline including permits for new builds and beach accesses, a $200M USCG station rebuild, park expansions like Commodore ($19.4M) and Isla Blanca, and a water line project in Long Island Village at 51% complete.
Overview of major ongoing construction projects at SpaceX's Starbase facility, including Starship Park, launch site expansion, Gigabay factory, job opportunities, and plans to hire 4,000 more workers in 2026.
Recent developments in Houston include the announcement of the 83-acre Toro District by the Houston Texans, Harris County, and Howard Hughes, projected to create 17,000 jobs; acceleration of the $12M Main Street Promenade; completion of Weiser Business Park; and Colony Ridge's $68M settlement allocating $20M for law enforcement.
Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX, hosted a College Career & Wellness Fair on February 3, 2026, highlighting regional job opportunities in aerospace (Blue Origin), energy (Permian Basin, Culberson County), and border security. Upcoming Spring Career Fair on March 3 noted.