Circle-K Alamo,TX (Tower Rd & Ridge Rd)

The project named Circle-K Alamo,TX (Tower Rd & Ridge Rd) is planned for the northwest corner of Tower Rd and Ridge Rd in Alamo, Texas. This new construction includes a 3,956 sq ft convenience store, site work, equipment, signage, and a 3,264 sq ft fuel canopy structure with five pumps. The development is located in Hidalgo County and is privately funded on private land.

The estimated cost for the Circle-K Alamo,TX (Tower Rd & Ridge Rd) project is $3,000,000. With a square footage of 3,956 sq ft, the cost per square foot is $758. This figure is above the county median of $100 per square foot for similar new construction filings in Hidalgo County. The scheduled build window is 201 days, which is close to the county median of 212 days for projects of this type.

The City of Alamo is the owner of record for this development. The Dimension Group serves as the design firm of record. Justin K Walton is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026. Plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for November 2027. The filing indicates a construction start date of May 2027.

Project Context

The Dimension Group has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,660,000, including locations in Katy, Shamrock, and Clint. The City of Alamo has two other registered projects totaling $8,250,000, including the Alamo Fire Station No 2 and the Public Safety Building. These projects reflect the firm’s and city’s ongoing involvement in local infrastructure and commercial development.

For ZIP code 78516, U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 34,960 and a median household income of $51,547. There are approximately 12,469 housing units in the area, with housing predominantly owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is estimated at $102,900. These figures provide demographic context for the location of the new store.