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Boys & Girls Club details Bonham property plan; aims to open programs next year, expand athletics
Summary
Boys & Girls Club leaders said they closed on the former Bonham Elementary property in December 2024 and outlined a phased plan to renovate a 20,000‑square‑foot facility and surrounding 14 acres, start a capital campaign in 2025, and use part of the site for sports, community space and a clubhouse serving South McAllen.
Trey Murray, speaking for the Boys & Girls Club of McAllen, told the City Commission workshop the organization closed on the former Bonham Elementary property in December 2024 and envisions a phased renovation to provide a South Side clubhouse, gyms and sports facilities.
"We serve over... 13,000 kids through youth sports in McAllen on an annual basis," Murray said, describing high demand for gym space and weekend tournament capacity. The club described the property as nearly 14 acres with an approximately…
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