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Bennie Houston Recreation Center in Brownwood, TX
505 Cordel Street, Brownwood, TX, 76801
Bennie Houston Recreation Center is a renovation/alteration project at 505 Cordel Street, Brownwood, in Brown County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2027. The project has an estimated value of $3.5M across about 8,256 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 8,256 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $424/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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61 days after the preceding date shown.
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365 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Bennie Houston Recreation Center
The City of Brownwood is renovating the Bennie Houston Recreation Center at 505 Cordel Street, an 8,256-square-foot facility in Brown County. This project involves an extensive alteration where the existing gym structure will remain, while all other sections are demolished and rebuilt. The estimated cost is $3,500,000, which works out to $424 per square foot.
TDLR completed plan review in August 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in October 2027, with work starting October 2026. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Stephen D Macphie, and the design firm of record is Jacob Martin. The project involves public funds and is located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE.
Project Scope and Context
This renovation is significantly larger than the typical alteration in the region. Among 128 registered renovation and alteration filings in Brown County, the median estimated cost is $300,000. This project’s cost is in the top quarter of that range. The median size for these projects is 5,000 square feet, while this center is 8,256 square feet. The median cost per square foot for comparable projects is $78, making this project’s $424 per square foot notably higher.
The City of Brownwood has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,549,000. These include a $2,000,000 project with review complete and a $1,600,000 project that is closed. The design firm, Jacob Martin, has also worked on six other projects totaling $4,441,250, including work for Anson ISD and Big Country Homebuilders Association. A Facebook post by the brownwoodtexas.gov account mentioned that Mayor Stephen Haynes would present details on the renovation at the State of the City Address.
Local Area Profile
According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 76801, the population is about 25,152. The median household income is $51,712, and the median owner-occupied home value is $138,200. The area has 12,145 housing units, with housing mostly owner-occupied. The Brown County unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in July 2026. This project represents a significant investment in local infrastructure for the community.
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Bennie Houston Recreation Center is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 505 Cordel Street, Brownwood, TX 76801 in Brownwood, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.5M covering 8,256 sq ft. City of Brownwood is the property owner and Jacob Martin is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 27, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bennie Houston Recreation Center open to the public?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in October 2027. It does not state that the facility is open or operating.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the Bennie Houston Recreation Center renovation is $3,500,000.
Who is the owner of the project?
The owner of record for the renovation is the City of Brownwood.
What is the scope of the work?
The gym structure will remain, while everything else in the 8,256-square-foot facility will be demolished and built new.
What is Bennie Houston Recreation Center?
Bennie Houston Recreation Center is a renovation/alteration project at 505 Cordel Street in Brownwood, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The Bennie Houston Recreation Center will undergo an extensive renovation. The gym structure will remain, everything else will be demolished and built new.
Is Bennie Houston Recreation Center open in Brownwood?
Bennie Houston Recreation Center is still under construction in Brownwood, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Bennie Houston Recreation Center located?
Bennie Houston Recreation Center is located at 505 Cordel Street, Brownwood, TX, 76801, in Brown County.
Who is the owner or developer of Bennie Houston Recreation Center?
City of Brownwood is the property owner/developer of record for Bennie Houston Recreation Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Bennie Houston Recreation Center?
Jacob Martin is the design firm of record for Bennie Houston Recreation Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Bennie Houston Recreation Center cost and how big is it?
Bennie Houston Recreation Center has an estimated construction value of $3.5M and approximately 8,256 square feet (about $424/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The Bennie Houston Recreation Center will undergo an extensive renovation. The gym structure will remain, everything else will be demolished and built new.
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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505 Cordel Street, Brownwood, TX, 76801
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