MERCEDES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Mercedes broke ground on Thursday on a major new retail destination, which officials say will bring exciting national brands and fresh opportunities to the community.
"A lot is going on in Mercedes. We have land, and we're in the center of the Valley. That makes this a really good draw for people to build here. We have a lot of interest in our properties here. We've also got a lot of housing projects going up," said Mayor Oscar Montoya.
The $50 billion investment is also part of the city's long-term development goals.