Lower Bois D'arc Reservoir

Bois D'Arc Reservoir Project Involves 500-700 Workers; New Bonham High School Nears Completion - 88.9 KETR

Bois D'Arc Reservoir Project Involves 500-700 Workers; New Bonham High School Nears Completion  88.9 KETR

Bonham Mayor Roy Floyd discusses the start of the Lower Bois D'Arc Creek Reservoir project, which will extend for about 16 miles between Bonham and ...

Reservoir in Fannin to be called Bois d'Arc Lake - Sherman Denison Herald Democrat

Reservoir in Fannin to be called Bois d'Arc Lake  Sherman Denison Herald Democrat

The Lower Bois d'Arc Creek Reservoir is getting its original name back, mostly.In a news release Thursday, The North Texas Municipal Water District board of ...

Texas close to gaining first reservoir in 20 years - The Texas Tribune

Texas close to gaining first reservoir in 20 years  The Texas Tribune

The Bois d'Arc Creek Reservoir was recently approved for its second $500 million loan as the project nears the beginning of construction in North Texas.

The hidden story of water's importance to Texas urbanism - The Architect's Newspaper

The hidden story of water's importance to Texas urbanism  The Architect's Newspaper

The Architect's Newspaper is the most authoritative voice on architecture and design in the United States.

Lower Bois D' Arc Creek Construction Expected To Start Around May 1 - 88.9 KETR

Lower Bois D' Arc Creek Construction Expected To Start Around May 1  88.9 KETR

Bonham Mayor Roy Floyd says construction on the long-awaited Lower Bois D'Arc Creek Reservoir is expected to start around May 1. The North Texas ...

 Lakes in Fannin County, Texas

Fannin County Proposed Lakes

There are two large new lakes being proposed in Fannin County and both are in the process of becoming a reality in the next 10 years.
 
 
 
Fannin County will undergo some great changes in the coming years as the population grows as projected. Fannin County’s current population of 34,000 is expected to grow to 83,000 within 50 years. Along with new roads, homes and schools, there is a need for more water to sustain this growth. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) in partnership with the City of Bonham is building a water treatment plant to serve Bonham.

 

 

 

Lake Ralph Hall Proposed Lake Ralph Hall will provide approximately 30 million gallons of water per day (mgd), plus about 15 mgd of reuse for the Upper Trinity service area, the City of Ladonia and Fannin County. 

Bonham State Park Map Texas Parks and Wildlife

 

Bonham State Park has a lovely 65 acre lake set in the midst of a beautifully wooded 261 acre park with camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking, mountain bike trails, and group barracks.  Bonham State Park opened in 1936 has a long history of recreation and service for Fannin County residents and visitors alike. Bonham State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, in the early 1930’s, and the original stonework buildings, built by the CCC, is still in use and adds historical interest to the natural beauty of the park.

Directions: From Bonham- Hwy 78 South to FM 271 continue two miles southeast on FM 271 to Park Road 24. 
Fees: $3 per day, per person 13 and older. Camping Fees and Group Reservation Info
Contact: 903-583-5022
 
Lake Bonham is a 1,282 acre city owned lake located just six miles north of Bonham on FM 273 (Formerly FM 898)/Rec Rd 3.  Lake Bonham offers camping, fishing, swimming, boating, 9 Hole Par 3 Golf Course, Concession Stand, pavilion rental, campsites and water skiing. Boating Permit required for all boats and water crafts. Directions: From Bonham Hwy 78 North to FM 273
Fees: Golf,Pavilion, Rental Info, etc
Contact: 903-583-8001 or 903-583-7555
Additional Links: 
 
Lake Coffee Mill  750 acre lake located in the Caddo National Grasslands and is owned and operated by the United States Forest Service for recreational purposes including boating, camping, and fishing.  The Coffeemill Recreation Area was completed in 1968 with additional major construction done by volunteers in the early 1990s. Coffee Mill lake supports the highest crappie population in an eight-county fisheries district. Hybrid Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and Blue Gill are restocked regularly
Directions: From Honey Grove, Texas, follow FM 100 north 12 miles to FM 409.  Turn left and go west 5 miles to camp entrance on the left.
Fees: Day use fee is $2 per vehicle, per day. Camping is $4 per night
Contact:United StatesForest Service 903-378-2103. 
 
 
Lake Crocket is a 450 acre lake is located in the Caddo National Grasslands.  Camping, fishing, and limited hunting in season are the major recreational opportunities for the area. Bird watching and hiking have increased in recent years. West Lake Crockett has 12 parking spurs and campsites. RVs are welcomed, and tent camping is available at each site. Visitors may fish from the shore, and hiking trails are accessible from this campground. No electricity or sewage dump facilities are available at the site. Located on the northeast shore of the 450-acre Lake Crockett, East Lake Crockett Recreation Area was completed in 1968. Lake Crockett was built in the 1930s and has provided recreational opportunities to its visitors for many years. The lake is stocked with catfish, sunfish, crappie and bass. No pack or stock animals are allowed in this area, but there are other areas on the Caddo where this kind of recreation may be pursued. Visitors are reminded to keep their pets on a leash and that glass containers are not allowed. This is a fee area.
Directions: From Honey Grove, Texas, follow FM 100 north 12 miles to FM 409. Turn left and go west 2 miles to the camp entrance on the left
Fees: ?
Contact: National Forest Service at 903-378-2103
 
 
Lake Fannin is a 45-acre lake, created in 1938, and was the pride of Fannin County in the 1940’s. On July 22, 1940, the Bonham Daily Favorite wrote: “The entrance…resembles a scene plucked from a travel folder and placed in a perfect setting of rolling hills. Many thousands visit Lake Fannin during the summer months, play in its inviting waters, dance in its lodge, breathe its invigorating air and go home refreshed and ready for another struggle with a workaday world.” Many senior residents of Fannin County remember the fun and family reunions held out at the lake with visitors from all over the world. Although, there are many historical pictures and references to the popularity of Lake Fannin many younger residents had never even seen Lake Fannin due to the closing of the lake to the general public by the US Forestry Service. Lake Fannin has once again become important to Fannin County with the blood, sweat and volunteerism of people who are bringing it back to it’s former glory. Under a U.S. Forest Service volunteer program called “Passport in Time,” volunteers are working to restore the lake and its historic buildings. Lake Fannin is now listed with the National Register of Historic Places. For more information visit www.lakefannin.org or the National Forest Service at 903-378-2103.  
The Lake Fannin Wilderness Park Texas Inc. meets the 4th Thursday of each month at the Lake Fannin Lodge at 6:00 PM.  The public is invited!  For information call Sue Page @ 903-583-0266 or Gabe Parker @ 903-583-7708
Directions: From Bonham – Hwy 78 North to FM 273. Go appox. 10.8 miles and take a left on to FM 2554. Follow signs to Lake Fannin Entrance
Fees: Primitive camping is available.     $10.00 per night per tent
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and 4H Clubs activities by reservation only, no fee
Additional Links: Lake Fannin Bike Trail Map, Lake Fannin Map
 
 

 

TAMU Real Estate Talk

VelocityTX campus gains momentum, lands anchor tenant

​​​​​Velocity TX new campus.​SAN ANTONIO – GenCure, a BioBridge subsidiary, will lease 21,000 sf at VelocityTX's Merchants Ice redevelopment at 1305 E. Houston St.

The facility will include clean rooms and lab, office, and meeting space.

Merchants Ice is the second stage of GenCure’s biomanufacturing program, which launched in 2018 with the construction of production and lab space at its headquarters on I-10.

The company will initially employ 20 to 25 scientific and technical staff at the complex. It will be the anchor tenant in the project. 

Entergy Texas starts on Montgomery County Power Station

​​​​​​WILLIS – Entergy Texas has broken ground on the new 993-megawatt Montgomery County Power Station.  ​

The facility is underway next to the Lewis Creek Power Plant.

Construction of the project ​​will modernize Entergy​ Texas' generation fleet using new technology that provides a cleaner and more efficient source of power.

It​ will benefit customers by providing a savings of approximately $1.7 billion over the next 30 years, according to the company.

The plant will come ​online by mid-2021.

Lions, tigers, and a Bear Creek MPC—oh my!

​​​​​​​Bear Creek Ranch.ALEDO – JMJ Property will build between 5,000 and 6,000 new homes on the 2,000-acre Bear Creek Ranch west of Fort Worth it bought f​or almost $35 million in early 2019​.

In addition, the company is buying more acreage in the area.

The project is currently in its design and engineering phase.

The site is 15 minutes away from downtown Fort Worth right near the 7,200-acre Walsh Ranch development.

NAI finalizes Fund II with addition of 216K sf

​​​​​​​HOUSTON, WEBSTER – NAI Partners’ Investment Fund finalized its Fund II portfolio with the purchase of two area properties.

Berkeley Properties sold the 66,530-sf Leghorn Service Center on Guhn Rd. in Houston and the 149,305-sf Clear Lake Business Center at 15502 Galveston Rd. in Webster. 

Both properties are 80 percent occupied. 

NAI negotiated and closed the deals. Amegy Bank handled debt financing.

CityLine city-slickers take office project to 60 percent leased

​​​​​A picture of 3400 Cityline, as seen from the intersection of US 75 and Renner Rd.RICHARDSON – Three new tenants signed leases at 3400 at CityLine, a 313,000-sf, Class A office building developed by Transwestern Development Co.

DXC Technology Co., a subsidiary of Hewlett-Packard, leased 100,300 sf. Xandr and Common Desk leased 24,700 sf and 31,500 sf, respectively.

The commitments bring the building at 3400 N. Central Expressway to 60 percent leased.

The office building is within the transit-oriented CityLine development, which is comprised of 2.5 million sf of office space, 2,500 apartment units, multiple hotels, and more than 25 restaurants anchored by a Whole Foods.​​