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Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley
700 South Ave, Donna, TX, 78537
Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley is a additions to existing building project at 700 South Ave, Donna, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Apr 2027. The project has an estimated value of $233K across about 97,870 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $233K
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- Reported floor area
- 97,870 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $2/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 7 months
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13 days after the preceding date shown.
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212 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley
A.P. Solis Middle School in Donna is undergoing a campus improvement project registered under the name Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley. Located at 700 South Ave in Hidalgo County, this initiative focuses on additions to the existing building infrastructure. The project involves an estimated cost of $233,000 for a total area of 97,870 sq ft. The work is targeted for April 2027, with construction scheduled to begin in September 2026.
Scope and Design
The scope of work includes plantings, trees, irrigation systems, exterior furniture, trails, a nature learning space, and signage. Studio Outside serves as the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Ross A Thomas. The project involves public funds and public land, consistent with the owner of record, Donna Independent School District. The filing indicates that plan review is pending.
The estimated cost of $233,000 is below the county median of $300,000 for similar additions to existing buildings in Hidalgo County. The scheduled build window of 212 days is longer than the county median of 153 days. The cost per square foot is calculated at $2, which is below the county median of $103 per sq ft for this project type. These figures place the project within the lower range of recent filings in the region.
Donna Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,631,000, including C. Stainke Intermediate Science & Sports Academy and A.M. Ochoa Primary Science & Sports Academy, both in Donna. Studio Outside has six other registered projects totaling $1,398,000, including work at Sgt. William G. Harrell Elementary in Mercedes. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026.
Local Context
The project is situated in ZIP code 78537, where the U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 51,346. The median household income in this area is $36,331, and the median owner-occupied home value is $74,700. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied, with 16,683 housing units recorded. The Hidalgo County unemployment rate was 6.8 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 700 South Ave,, Donna, TX 78537 in Donna, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $233K covering 97,870 sq ft. Donna Independent School District is the property owner and Studio Outside is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 17, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the project status?
The project is registered with TDLR. Plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for April 2027. Construction is scheduled to start in September 2026.
What work is included in the scope?
The scope includes plantings, trees, irrigation, exterior furniture, trails, a nature learning space, and signage. It involves additions to the existing building at A.P. Solis Middle School.
Who is the owner and design firm?
The owner of record is Donna Independent School District. The design firm of record is Studio Outside. Ross A Thomas is the registered accessibility specialist.
Is the school open for construction work?
The record indicates construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026. The project status is registered, and plan review is pending. There is no information indicating the school is closed or open for public access during construction.
How does the cost compare to other projects in Hidalgo County?
The estimated cost of $233,000 is below the county median of $300,000 for similar additions. The cost per square foot is $2, below the county median of $103.
What is Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley?
Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley is a additions to existing building project at 700 South Ave in Donna, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Plantings, Trees, Irrigation, exterior furniture, trails, nature learning space & signage,
Is Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley open in Donna?
Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley is still under construction in Donna, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley located?
Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley is located at 700 South Ave, Donna, TX, 78537, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley?
Donna Independent School District is the property owner/developer of record for Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley?
Studio Outside is the design firm of record for Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley cost and how big is it?
Cool Schools Rio Grande Valley has an estimated construction value of $233K and approximately 97,870 square feet (about $2/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Plantings, Trees, Irrigation, exterior furniture, trails, nature learning space & signage,
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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700 South Ave, Donna, TX, 78537
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