Estes Temple Terminal Renovation

The Estes Temple Terminal Renovation is a $1,300,000 project at 4040 N. General Bruce Dr. in Temple, Texas, involving a 34,000 sq ft facility. The work is registered with TDLR and scheduled for completion in December 2026.

Black Branch Terminals LLC is the owner of record for this renovation and alteration project. The scope includes minor updates to the office area, specifically replacing break room casework and updating bathroom accessories and finishes. Lighting and electrical systems throughout the building are also being updated.

Cornerstone Architecture & Interior Design serves as the design firm of record. Blair Baker is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, ensuring the improvements serve the specific operational needs of the terminal.

Project Timeline and Status

The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Plan review is pending, and construction is targeted for December 2026. The scheduled build window is 73 days, which is shorter than the county median of 120 days for similar renovation filings in Bell County.

With an estimated cost of $1,300,000, the project exceeds the median estimated cost of $300,000 for renovation and alteration filings in Bell County. The cost per square foot is $38, which is below the county median of $93.

Local Context and Ownership

Black Branch Terminals LLC has one other TDLR-registered project, the Estes Laredo Terminal in Laredo, which also has an estimated cost of $1,300,000. Cornerstone Architecture & Interior Design was also the design firm for that Laredo project. The Temple location is part of a broader network of terminal operations managed by the owner.

The ZIP code 76501 has a population of about 17,223 and a median household income of $50,764, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. Bell County had a unemployment rate of 5.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. These economic indicators provide context for the local labor market and community in which the terminal operates.