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Council extends deadline for Bowling Village affordable housing project to Dec. 31, 2026

City Council of Orange, Texas · June 9, 2026
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Summary

The Orange council approved a timeline extension through Dec. 31, 2026 and up to $120,000 in assistance for Newton Core LLC's Bowling Village Apartments due to pre‑construction delays; staff said the extension is connected to necessary site approvals.

Council voted June 9 to extend the timeline for Newton Core LLC's Bowling Village Apartments at 3320 Bowling Lane through Dec. 31, 2026 because pre‑construction approvals delayed work. Miss Grab told the council the project is an affordable housing development and staff recommended the extension 'in an amount not to exceed $120,000.'

The extension was presented as a staff request from the Orange Economic Development Corporation. Council members moved and approved the extension on the record; no opposing or abstaining votes were recorded in the segments provided.

Staff did not provide a detailed construction schedule in the meeting; they said the delay stems from pending pre‑construction site approvals and that staff will continue to monitor progress toward the new deadline.