Brownwood business construction, expansion booms in 2016

Guy Andrews, Brownwood Municipal Development District Executive Director has recapped what he calls a “great year” for new construction and businesses. An email highlighted everything completed in the last year. Some of the projects completed are:

  • Starbucks Coffee opened inside of United Supermarkets
  • Brownwood Regional Medical Center opened One Source Express Care Clinic located inside of United Supermarket.
  • The Cotton Patch Cafe and McAlister’s Deli both opened on November 1st at the Shoppes at Pecan Bayou.
  • Commerce Plaza received a facelift. Commerce Plaza includes Little Caesars, Dino’s Phone Repair, One Main Financial, Boost Mobile, and CASHMAX Title & Loan.
  • Murphy USA opened a new convenience store and gas station at the Walmart Supercenter entrance.
  • Los Cazadores Mexican Food Restaurant completed their expansion.
  • Green Acres Equipment Rental opened at their new location at 1100 Riverside Drive.
  • Construction of the Hendrick Surgical Center began is expected to be finished by spring.
  • The DaVita Dialysis Center at 2511 Crockett Drive has been completed and is awaiting occupancy.
  • The Brownwood Women’s Clinic OB GYN opened a new facility at 98 South Park Drive.
  • Barron’s Automotive, located behind Whataburger is near completion.
  • The Waterstone Gated condo community is well underway.
  • Wright Asphalt began operations at its new facility at 1505 Custer Road. Wright Asphalt is currently undergoing an expansion that will add 5 tanks, an additional building, two scales, and an additional rail spur for polymer products.
  • Lortscher Animal Nutrition Inc. (LANI) completed their Brownwood Mix facility at 1600 Custer Road.
  • W.T. Harris added a new 90,000 square foot warehouse to its existing facility at 2908 Stephen F Austin Drive.
  • Accurate Air Solutions, Commercial and Industrial HVAC Sales and Service opened at 2400 Stephen F. Austin Drive.
  • Scott’s Stuff is now open at 801 North Fisk. Scott’s Stuff is a “one stop shop” for custom wood décor with a wide variety of unfinished cutouts.
  • The Hen House Boutique & Uniques and Wild Indian Jewelry Company opened at 825 W. Commerce.
  • The Donut Palace opened its second location in Brownwood at 2904 Highway 377 S.
  • First Central Credit Union opened at 1602 Austin Avenue.
  • The Brownwood Country Club is undergoing extensive renovations and additions. These include a second floor that will contain workout facilities, shower rooms, spa, salon and other amenities. The second floor also has a deck that overlooks the lake, swimming pool, and cabana. The dining facilities and bar are undergoing expansions and refurbishments that will eventually include space for larger events. A new indoor/outdoor pavilion is being constructed that will host live concerts and other events.