Alief ISD Crossroads Kitchen Hood Modifications

The Alief Independent School District is undertaking a specific kitchen renovation at the Crossroads School located at 12360 Bear Ram Rd in Houston, Texas. The project, filed under the name Alief ISD Crossroads Kitchen Hood Modifications, involves a renovation and alteration scope of 370 square feet. The estimated cost for this work is $70,037, which calculates to $189 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation filings, though the total project cost remains below the county median of $250,000.

The scope of work is focused on mechanical and electrical upgrades within the existing kitchen space. The filing specifies providing a new kitchen exhaust hood and fan, along with associated grease ductwork to support a new double oven. The project also includes the installation of new circuits for kitchen equipment and mechanical systems, drawing power from the existing electrical distribution system. This targeted upgrade addresses specific equipment needs rather than a full structural rebuild of the facility.

Registration and Timeline

The project was registered with TDLR in July 2026. According to the filing, construction is scheduled to begin in August 2026. The completion date on the filing is targeted for April 2027. This scheduled build window of 242 days is longer than the Harris County median of 92 days for renovation and alteration projects. The project status is listed as Project Registered, with plan review pending.

Alief Independent School District is the owner and developer of record for this project. The district has six other TDLR-registered projects in the area, totaling $18,766,000. These include renovations at Landis Elementary School, BEST Elementary School, and the Crump Stadium Press Box. The registered accessibility specialist for this specific filing is Attila Huszka. The project involves public funds and public land, consistent with its status as a school district facility.

City of Houston permit records at this street address show two permits issued between June 2026 and August 2026. These permits are categorized as Building Pmt and relate to school kitchen equipment replacement and remodeling. The most recent permit description notes a 303 square foot school remodel. The area surrounding the project, ZIP code 77072, has a population of about 58,681 and a median household income of $49,893, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The housing stock in this area is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units.