HEB Economic Development Foundation

Volume 25, Edition 2

December 2024

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY CONTINUES ON UPSWING

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Watercolor Urban Lofts - 800 & 900 Pilot Hill Drive.

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Cambria Hotel - 751 E. Airport Freeway

Multifamily residential development activity has accelerated in Euless with the start of vertical construction of the 371-unit Watercolor Urban Lofts. The development, located on Pilot Hill Drive, is the multifamily component of the larger 65-acre Watercolor mixed-use planned development. When complete, Watercolor will feature approximately 141 villas and row homes; 201 townhomes; retail and restaurants; a lake with boardwalk; trails connecting with the existing trail network; and a hotel site. The hotel site was the subject of a recent site plan approval for a proposed 108 guest room Atwell Suites Hotel. One multifamily development is in the permitting process. Westdale Apartments, planned for a location on W. Pipeline Road, will consist of 129 multifamily units.

Retail and restaurant development remain strong as evidenced by the recent openings of The Iced Whisk, Juicy Dumplings, The Peach Cobbler Factory, Tifa Chocolate and Gelato, and Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers in Glade Parks. At least two additional restaurants in Glade Parks are planned. Other restaurant openings in Euless include Raising Cane’s second Euless location.

Retail construction currently underway includes HTeaO, Kwality Ice Cream Parlor, Cambria Hotel, and OES Equipment. Retail development in the pipeline includes a 108-guest room Atwell Suites Hotel (site plan approved), a 114-guest room Holiday Inn Express (construction plans approved), and H-E-B Grocery’s 123,000 square foot retail store (site plan approved) at Rio Grande Boulevard and Cheek-Sparger Road. The new H-E-B location will include a fueling station, car wash, pharmacy, and feature a True Texas BBQ restaurant. 

For more information about Euless and what the city has to offer please contact Michael Warrix, AICP, Director of Economic Development, at (817) 685-1684 or mwarrix@eulesstx.gov.

CITY OF HURST

HURST THRIVES: NEW BUSINESSES & COMMUNITY WINS

During the third quarter of 2024, the City of Hurst saw exciting developments in economic growth and community projects. Thirteen new businesses opened, including law firms, restaurants, health spas, barber shops, childcare facilities, and healthcare and counseling services, adding valuable diversity to Hurst’s business landscape.

Notably, The Picklr, an indoor pickleball chain, began renovations on a 30,000-square-foot space next to Abuelo’s, with plans to open in November. Additionally, Hurst’s Italianni’s won the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Readers’ Choice award for best Italian food in Tarrant County.

The Hurst Conference Center continued to bolster the local economy, generating a gross profit of $601,436 for the quarter. Beyond commerce, Hurst has been invited to participate in the Wings Across America project, led by artist Andrea Holmes. This large mural series will start off with 10 Texas murals. Hurst will be second on the west facing wall of Café Medi. This partnership with the building owner will add art, color and culture to eastbound travelers of Mid-Cities Blvd. and Grapevine Hwy. We are hopeful that this central location with high visibility will increase foot traffic and maximize community engagement.

August saw the beginning of a community-focused venture between the City of Hurst, HEBISD and 6 Stones to renovate a former donut shop at 420 W. Pipeline Rd. into a non-chain coffee shop. The importance of this is that many employees will be from HEBISD’s MARC (Moving into Adult Roles and Communities) program. This project has now expanded to the Practicum Program where students in the Architectural and Interior Design Program are helping to create this vision. 

For more information on development opportunities in Hurst, visit our website at https://www.hursttx.gov, or contact Chris Connolly at (817) 788-7025 or email at cconnolly@hursttx.gov. Check out our Hurst Business Spotlight videos here.

GROWTH & ENTERTAINMENT IS BOOMING IN BEDFORD

Bedford’s entertainment scene just got a boost with the opening of Time Rift Arcade (pictured above). Located at 2113 Harwood Rd., near Macarena’s Taco Spot in the Kroger shopping center, Time Rift features over 100 arcade games, ranging from classics like Pac-Man, Galaga, Space Invaders, Tetris, Street Fighter, and Donkey Kong to modern favorites like Cruis’n Blast and Mario Kart. Time Rift serves snacks like hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, and chips, and offers a selection of beer, wine, and ciders for patrons 21 and older. A party room is available for birthdays, work gatherings, and more.

Pictured: Metropolitan Warehouse and Delivery

In addition, Bedford's newest industrial property at 3671 Airport Frwy. has welcomed its first tenant, Metropolitan Warehouse and Delivery, which has leased 53,000 sq. ft. of the 180,000 sq. ft. building. Metropolitan provides white-glove delivery services for e-commerce retailers, furniture vendors, designers, and manufacturers. Additional tenants are expected to be announced soon.

Bedford has also seen a wave of new restaurant and café openings, including Bleu Bear Sushi, Wingstop, 1102 Bubble Tea & Coffee, Coffee Tea & Books, Green Nest Café, The Dirty Cajun, Pokey O’s Cookies & Ice Cream, and Green Tea House. Other new businesses include Dollar Tree, Adams Automatics, XFL Properties, Conquer Ninja Gyms, and Mavis Southeast.

Several restaurants are set to open soon, including Raj Durbar Indian Bar and Restaurant at 2855 Central Drive, next to Big Lots, and Jatra Bar & Kitchen, a Nepalese restaurant, opening in the former Central Office Bar & Kitchen space at 2208 Central Drive. Construction continues at the northwest corner of SH 183/121 and Central Drive, where Bojangles and Andy’s Frozen Custard are nearing completion. Andy’s and Bojangles are expected to open this month. 151 Coffee will be located to the west of Andy’s, though construction has not yet begun.

For general information about the City of Bedford please visit our website or contact Andrea Roy at 817-952-2175 or by email at andrea.roy@bedfordtx.gov.

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The Hurst Euless Bedford Economic Development Foundation is a partnership of the cities of Hurst, Euless, Bedford, the HEB Chamber of Commerce, and the HEB Independent School District. The Foundation markets the three cities primarily though trade shows, professional associations and meetings with commercial real estate developers. A primary focus of this foundation is retaining area businesses which, outside of supportive partners, is a primary source of funding. For more information, please contact Managing Director Mary Frazior at 817/540-1053.

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HEB Independent School District

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First Bank Texas

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DOCUmation, Inc.

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