Kress ISD Addition and Renovation

Kress ISD High School is the site of a major construction project at 200 E 5th Street in Kress, Texas. The work involves two new additions and a renovation of the existing auditorium. The total new construction area is 5,116 sq ft, with an estimated cost of $3,590,570. This project is filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as the Kress ISD Addition and Renovation.

The scope includes a 1,766 sq ft addition for a lobby and bathrooms and a 3,350 sq ft storm shelter and multipurpose room. The district is also renovating the 5,251 sq ft auditorium. Landy Perkins is the registered accessibility specialist for this project in Swisher County. The work is classified as additions to an existing building.

Timeline and Funding

Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026 and is scheduled to finish in July 2027. TDLR completed plan review in June 2026, and the current status is Review Complete. The project involves public funds and public land. The estimated cost per square foot for the new construction is $702.

Kress is a small community in Swisher County with a population of approximately 1,064 according to U.S. Census estimates for the 79052 ZIP code. The median household income is $60,294, and the median owner-occupied home value is $98,200. The local unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in July 2026. The high school serves as a central hub for the community, with the auditorium previously hosting public meetings such as the Kress ISD Bond Election Meeting.

The project aims to enhance the school's capacity for safety and multipurpose use. The new storm shelter provides a designated safe space during severe weather events, while the multipurpose room offers flexible space for various school activities. The lobby and bathroom addition improves daily operations and accessibility for students and staff. The renovation of the auditorium ensures that the existing facility remains modern and functional for future generations of Kress students.