Counseling & Title IX Office Renovations at the VHAC in Canyon, TX

The Virgil Henson Activities Center renovation in Canyon, Texas, is complete. The project, formally registered as Counseling & Title IX Office Renovations at the VHAC, involved the interior renovation of a portion of the existing second floor along with exterior accessibility improvements. The construction work took place at 2620 Russell Long Blvd, within Randall County. The total estimated cost for this 4,434 sq ft project was $917,000. This places the cost per square foot at $207, a figure that is above the county median for similar renovation and alteration filings. The scheduled build window of 182 days was longer than the 121-day median for the region.

West Texas A&M University served as the owner of record for this initiative. The design firm of record was Sims + Architects, a practice that has handled numerous other projects across the region. The registered accessibility specialist listed in the filing was Leslie Kit Carter. The project involved public funds and public land, ensuring strict adherence to state accessibility standards. Construction began in October 2024, following the initial registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in September 2024.

Project Status and Completion

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation closed the project file in April 2025. This action marks the end of the accessibility review process for this specific construction. The completion date listed on the filing was April 2025, aligning with the closure of the administrative record. This geographic detail is relevant for understanding the site's environmental context, though the primary focus of the filing remains on the interior and exterior renovations.

West Texas A&M University has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,815,000, including the University Dining Hall and the SBDC Enterprise Center. Sims + Architects has been involved in six other registered projects totaling $52,705,078, such as the Toot' n Totum facility in Lubbock. The local area includes other registered projects like the Walmart renovation and the Fire Classroom Building. The ZIP code 79015 area has a population of about 23,217, with a median household income of $81,351. These figures come from U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates.

The renovation focused on enhancing accessibility and updating the interior spaces of the activities center. The exterior improvements were designed to meet current standards for ease of access. The project's scale and cost reflect a significant investment in the university's infrastructure. The involvement of public funds underscores the importance of transparency and compliance in such renovations. The closure of the project file confirms that all required accessibility reviews were satisfied.