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McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD in Glenn Heights, TX
1500 Majestic Meadows Dr, Glenn Heights, TX, 75154
McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD is a renovation/alteration project at 1500 Majestic Meadows Dr, Glenn Heights, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2028. The project has an estimated value of $4.0M across about 168,845 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $4.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 168,845 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $23/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 10mo
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124 days after the preceding date shown.
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671 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD
Curtistene S. McGowan Middle School, located at 1500 Majestic Meadows Dr in Glenn Heights, Dallas County, is undergoing a significant $3,951,610 renovation. This project involves a 168,845 sq ft scope of work focused on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. The filing lists the project as McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD, with DeSoto ISD serving as the owner of record. WRA Architects is the registered design firm, and Clinton P Ryan is the registered accessibility specialist.
Scope of Work and Technical Details
The renovation targets critical infrastructure within the school. MEP work includes priority HVAC replacement in Areas B, C, and D, along with additional HVAC replacement in Area A. Security and life safety systems are also being updated, covering fire alarm replacement and PA system replacement across the overall building area. The estimated cost per square foot is $23, which is below the Dallas County median of $73 for similar renovation and alteration projects.
Timeline and Registration Status
This project was registered with TDLR in October 2026. Plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for December 2028. Construction is scheduled to start in March 2027. The scheduled build window of 671 days is longer than the county median of 92 days. The project involves public funds and public land, meeting the criteria for TDLR registration.
DeSoto ISD has five other TDLR-registered projects totaling $20,869,081. These include DeSoto ISD Central Administration, Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy, DeSoto West Middle School, Woodridge Elementary School, and The Meadows Elementary School. WRA Architects has six other registered projects totaling $41,573,445, including work in Denison and Mansfield.
The ZIP code 75154 has a population of about 50,178, with a median household income of $96,150. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied, with 17,170 housing units and a median owner-occupied home value of $296,000. Dallas County unemployment was 3 percent in August 2026. The TDLR status for this project is Project Registered.
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McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1500 Majestic Meadows Dr, Glenn Heights, TX 75154 in Glenn Heights, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $4.0M covering 168,845 sq ft. DeSoto ISD is the property owner and WRA Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the owner of the Curtistene S. McGowan Middle School renovation?
DeSoto ISD is the owner and developer of record for this project. The filing also references the project as McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD.
What is the total cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the renovation is $3,951,610. This covers MEP work, HVAC replacement, and security system upgrades across the 168,845 sq ft building.
When does construction start and finish?
Construction is scheduled to start in March 2027. Completion is targeted for December 2028, following a plan review period that is pending.
Which firm is designing the project?
WRA Architects is the design firm of record for this renovation. They have also designed other projects for DeSoto ISD and clients in Denison and Mansfield.
Is the school open for business?
The TDLR record covers construction status only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers. Construction is registered but not yet complete.
What is McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD?
McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD is a renovation/alteration project at 1500 Majestic Meadows Dr in Glenn Heights, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: MEP work consisting of HVAC priority replacement in Areas B, C, and D, additional HVAC replacement in Area A, Security/Life Safety work covering fire alarm replacement and PA system replacement across the overall building area. 168,845 s…
Is McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD open in Glenn Heights?
McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD is still under construction in Glenn Heights, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD located?
McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD is located at 1500 Majestic Meadows Dr, Glenn Heights, TX, 75154, in Dallas County.
Who is the owner or developer of McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD?
DeSoto ISD is the property owner/developer of record for McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD?
WRA Architects is the design firm of record for McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD cost and how big is it?
McCowan MS - DeSoto ISD has an estimated construction value of $4.0M and approximately 168,845 square feet (about $23/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
MEP work consisting of HVAC priority replacement in Areas B, C, and D, additional HVAC replacement in Area A, Security/Life Safety work covering fire alarm replacement and PA system replacement across the overall building area. 168,845 sq ft
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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1500 Majestic Meadows Dr, Glenn Heights, TX, 75154
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