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Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation in Pharr, TX
1407 W. Moore Rd, Pharr, TX, 78577
Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 1407 W. Moore Rd, Pharr, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Apr 2025). The project has an estimated value of $600K across about 4,600 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $600K
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- Reported floor area
- 4,600 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $130/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 7 months
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207 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation
The Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation is a completed construction project located at 1407 W. Moore Rd in Pharr, Texas. The filing specifies a renovation of approximately 4,600 square feet of existing cafeteria space, with the addition of a new 250-square-foot walk-in freezer and cooler. The estimated cost for this work was $600,000.
Vanguard Academy, the owner of record, registered this project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in April 2025. The scheduled construction window ran from April 2025 to October 2025, a duration of 207 days. This timeline is longer than the 92-day median scheduled build window for similar renovation and alteration filings in Hidalgo County.
Project Specifications and Costs
The design firm of record is Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc., with Isaac Ochoa serving as the registered accessibility specialist. The estimated cost of $600,000 places the project in the top quarter of costs for renovation and alteration filings in Hidalgo County, where the median estimated cost is $250,000. The cost per square foot is $130, which is above the county median of $70 per square foot.
Vanguard Academy has five other TDLR-registered projects totaling $521,000 across Hidalgo County, including locations in Alamo, Mission, and Edinburg. The design firm Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. has six other registered projects totaling $3,270,000, including work for Falfurrias High School and Weslaco East High School. The project involves public funds or public land, as noted in the TDLR filing.
Project Status
The TDLR record indicates that TDLR closed the project file in April 2025. This closure marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The filing lists the completion date as October 2025, but the administrative status remains closed. The project is not listed as open for business, as the record only covers construction and regulatory compliance.
The surrounding area, ZIP code 78577, has a population of about 79,903 and a median household income of $49,768 according to U.S. Census estimates. The Hidalgo County unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. The project stands as a significant infrastructure update for the local educational community.
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Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1407 W. Moore Rd, Pharr, TX 78577 in Pharr, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $600K covering 4,600 sq ft. Vanguard Academy is the property owner and Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 2, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Elementary open?
The TDLR record only tracks construction status. It states TDLR closed the project file in April 2025, marking the end of the accessibility review process. It does not confirm if the cafeteria is open for public use.
How much did the kitchen renovation cost?
The estimated cost for the Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation was $600,000. This figure is above the median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar renovation projects in Hidalgo County.
Who designed the Van Gogh Elementary kitchen project?
The design firm of record is Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Isaac Ochoa. The owner of record is Vanguard Academy.
When was the construction completed?
The filing lists the completion date as October 2025. However, the TDLR status indicates TDLR closed the project file in April 2025, which marks the end of the accessibility review process.
What is the square footage of the renovation?
The project involves the renovation of approximately 4,600 square feet of existing cafeteria space. An additional 250 square feet was added for a new walk-in freezer and cooler.
What is Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation?
Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 1407 W. Moore Rd in Pharr, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The project will be kitchen renovations of approx. 4,600 SF of existing cafeteria with the addition oof approx. 250 SF for a new walk-in freezer/cooler.
Is Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation open in Pharr?
Construction on Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Apr 2025. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation located?
Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation is located at 1407 W. Moore Rd, Pharr, TX, 78577, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation?
Vanguard Academy is the property owner/developer of record for Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation?
Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. is the design firm of record for Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation cost and how big is it?
Vanguard Academy - Van Gogh Kitchen Renovation has an estimated construction value of $600K and approximately 4,600 square feet (about $130/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The project will be kitchen renovations of approx. 4,600 SF of existing cafeteria with the addition oof approx. 250 SF for a new walk-in freezer/cooler.
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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1407 W. Moore Rd, Pharr, TX, 78577
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