Renovations / Additions to Existing Old Gymnasium in Hawley, TX

Hawley Independent School District is undertaking a $3,500,000 renovation and addition project at its existing gymnasium located at 300 E. Hayes Street in Hawley, Texas. The scope of work involves renovations and additions to the existing building, expanding the facility by 10,600 square feet. This project is registered under the name “Renovations / Additions to Existing Old Gymnasium” in the state records.

The design firm of record for this construction effort is the Moffitt Grimes Joint Venture. The registered accessibility specialist assigned to the project is Melisa R Chapman. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in December 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in February 2025, with a planned completion date of February 2026.

Project Status and Public Record

According to the public record, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project involves public funds and public land. The estimated cost per square foot is $330. The owner of record is the Hawley Independent School District, which also has one other TDLR-registered project in Hawley totaling $200,000 with a review complete status.

The Moffitt Grimes Joint Venture has two other TDLR-registered projects, totaling $4,200,000. These include a $200,000 project for Hawley ISD with review complete and a $4,000,000 project for Benjamin Independent School District with inspection complete. In the same area, other registered projects include Benjamin ISD renovation and alteration, new construction by Benjamin ISD, and new construction by Csj: 0133-03-046.

The site is located in Jones County, near local landmarks such as the Knox County & District Clerk’s Office, the United States Postal Service, and the Wichita-Brazos Museum and Cultural Center. Census estimates for ZIP code 79505 indicate a population of about 236, a median household income of $49,375, and 163 housing units. The median owner-occupied home value is $61,300, with housing mostly owner-occupied.

Construction was scheduled to finish in February 2026, but the lack of a recorded final inspection indicates that the project’s completion status is not finalized in the public record. Readers should note that the absence of a final inspection does not confirm the operational status of the facility.