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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Sonic Drive-In in Redwater, TX
106 Redwater East Blvd., Redwater, TX, 75501
Sonic Drive-In is a new construction project at 106 Redwater East Blvd., Redwater, in Bowie County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Dec 2024 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $1.1M across about 1,227 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.1M
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- Reported floor area
- 1,227 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $896/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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22 days after the preceding date shown.
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46 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Sonic Drive-In
A new Sonic Drive-In facility is under construction at 106 Redwater East Blvd. in Redwater, Texas. The project involves the new construction of a drive-in fast food facility with no interior dining or public access, covering a total area of 1,227 sq ft. The estimated cost for this build is $1,100,000, which computes to $896 per square foot.
Alvin McQuilliams is the owner and developer of record for this project. The design work was handled by Avant Design Group, Inc. Julie Ericson Gereda serves as the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. It was registered with TDLR in October 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month.
Construction Timeline and Status
Construction was scheduled to begin in November 2024, with a completion date of December 2024 listed on the filing. Although this date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.
In terms of scale, this project’s estimated cost is close to the county median for its type. The scheduled build window of 46 days is shorter than the county median of 212 days. The cost per square foot of $896 is above the county median of $200.
Avant Design Group, Inc. has six other TDLR-registered projects, including other Sonic Drive-In locations in Humble, Fort Worth, Penitas, and San Antonio. These projects total $4,400,000. The local area profile for ZIP 75501 indicates a population of about 34,656, with a median household income of $46,782. Housing is mostly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $125,700.
Third-party web mentions list the address as 106 Redwater Boulevard East in Texarkana, Texas. A Facebook post describes the location as a favorite drink stop. The TDLR record remains the authoritative source for construction status, noting that the final inspection has not yet been recorded.
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Sonic Drive-In is a New Construction project located at 106 Redwater East Blvd., Redwater, TX 75501 in Redwater, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.1M covering 1,227 sq ft. Alvin McQuilliams is the property owner and Avant Design Group, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 24, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sonic Drive-In in Redwater open?
The TDLR record shows that a final inspection has not yet been recorded. Therefore, the public record does not confirm that the business is open or operating. Construction status and business opening are distinct, and the record only covers construction.
Who is the developer of the Redwater Sonic Drive-In?
Alvin McQuilliams is the owner and developer of record for this project. The design firm of record is Avant Design Group, Inc. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
What is the size and cost of the project?
The facility is 1,227 sq ft with an estimated cost of $1,100,000. This results in a cost per square foot of $896. The scope includes new construction of a drive-in fast food facility with no interior dining.
What is the TDLR status of this project?
The TDLR status is Review Complete. Plan review was completed in October 2024. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Who is the registered accessibility specialist?
Julie Ericson Gereda is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2024. The design firm of record is Avant Design Group, Inc.
What is Sonic Drive-In?
Sonic Drive-In is a new construction project at 106 Redwater East Blvd. in Redwater, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction of drive-in fast food facility with no interior dining or public access
Is Sonic Drive-In open in Redwater?
Sonic Drive-In was scheduled to finish construction in Dec 2024 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Sonic Drive-In located?
Sonic Drive-In is located at 106 Redwater East Blvd., Redwater, TX, 75501, in Bowie County.
Who is the owner or developer of Sonic Drive-In?
Alvin McQuilliams is the property owner/developer of record for Sonic Drive-In, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Sonic Drive-In?
Avant Design Group, Inc. is the design firm of record for Sonic Drive-In, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Sonic Drive-In cost and how big is it?
Sonic Drive-In has an estimated construction value of $1.1M and approximately 1,227 square feet (about $896/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction of drive-in fast food facility with no interior dining or public access
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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106 Redwater East Blvd., Redwater, TX, 75501
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