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Feature Photo: View of the banner near the roadway. Image: City of Brownsville. Posted: 7-12-2026 Brownsville (Cameron County) — Construction is moving forward on the highly anticipated Sprouts Farmers Market, which is scheduled to open next year. The new store is being built at 3457 Old Highway 77, directly in front of Lowe’s Home Improvement, bringing one of the nation’s leading specialty grocery retailers to the city.

Feature Photo: View of the entrance to the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas facility. Image: Toyota. Posted: 7-8-2026 San Antonio (Bexar County) — Toyota has announced it will invest $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio manufacturing campus with a second vehicle assembly line to support the Tacoma truck. The expansion will create 2,000 new, high-quality jobs and add 2.5 million square feet to the facility, doubling its size by 2030.

Feature Photo: Stakeholders were present during the groundbreaking ceremony. Image: Facebook/Anna Economic Development Corporation. Posted: 7-5-2026 by Art Benavidez Anna (Collin County) — Construction is officially underway on Rosamond Town Center, a 355,826-square-foot open-air retail center that will anchor a larger 750,000-square-foot commercial development in one of North Texas’ fastest-growing communities.

Feature Illustration: Artist rendering for The Women’s Home project. Image: MHOA. Posted: 7-2-2026 Austin (Travis County) — Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MHOA) has announced Foster Village as its 2026 Design for All partner. Now in its fifth year, the Design for All program awards $20,000 in pro bono architectural and interior design services to a nonprofit organization whose mission and vision align with MHOA’s commitment to community-centered design.

Feature Image: Members of the Brownsville Navigation District were joined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NextDecade and elected officials to mark the completion of the Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project on June 25. Image: Port of Brownsville.

Feature Illustration: Artist rendering of the agricultural complex. Image: Rodeo Houston. Posted: 6-24-2026 Houston (Harris County) — The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has announced plans for a landmark livestock and agricultural complex on its property along Highway 288. This represents one of the most significant private investments ever made for agriculture and education, as well as the largest single facilities investment in the organization’s more than 90-year history.

Feature Photo: View of Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium) ahead of a soccer match. Image: Instagram. Posted: 6-21-2026 Houston (Harris County) — The city completed nearly half a billion dollars in public improvements ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — investments designed to strengthen the region long after the tournament ends.

Feature Photo: Dr. Sinda Vanderpool (in red and center) with other educational leaders. Image: University of St. Thomas. Posted: 6-17-2026 Houston (Harris County) — The University of St. Thomas has announced that construction on a new student residence hall has begun, following a groundbreaking on June 12. The event is a major milestone in the University’s continued growth and commitment to living and learning on campus and student success.

Feature Photo: A Small Sliders crew at a grand opening ceremony in Odessa in May. Image: Facebook/Small Sliders. Posted: 6-14-2026 McAllen (Hidalgo County) — Smalls Sliders has signed a multi-unit development agreement to bring four Cans to the Rio Grande Valley, marking the brand’s continued expansion across high-growth markets in Texas. The deal is led by seasoned entrepreneur Manny Saldivar and his business partners Carlos and Yazmin Hinojosa.

Feature Photo: The facilities will train the next generation of construction workers. Image: Associated Builders and Contractors. Posted: 6-10-2026 Houston (Harris County) — Associated Builders and Contractors and Meta have partnered to provide a unique opportunity for individuals interested in launching a career in the construction industry by obtaining a data center construction technician credential.