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GMS Architects At the heart of our story is the Rio Grande Valley, a community that’s grown and thrived alongside us.

08/21/2026

Before. The vision. After. 🏗️✨

This video tells a story we're incredibly proud of the transformation of the Point Isabel ISD Administration Complex into the Ruben M. & Maria Elida Torres Central Administration Building. Watch as we take you from the original structure, through our design renderings, and finally to the building as it stands today.

This project was unlike any other. Renovating existing conditions means confronting the unknown, and on this project, there were moments where what we uncovered behind the walls was not what we expected. Every surprise required a quick pivot, a creative solution, and a team fully committed to seeing it through. And then there was the vision of the Point Isabel leadership: bold, ambitious, and unwavering. They challenged us to rise to a higher standard, and we did.

The result is a 6,800 sq. ft. addition and a fully renovated complex that now stands as a reflection of everything Port Isabel represents, strength, community, and a deep commitment to those who come after us. To the Point Isabel ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Teri Capistran, thank you for your trust, your vision, and the honor of being your architects. What grew from this project is a building worthy of the people it will serve for generations to come. 💙

👉 Point Isabel ISD Tarpons
👉 Peacock Construction

Port Isabel Texas, Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, Port Isabel High School, Port Isabel Junior High

08/20/2026

Some places are best seen from above. 🚁🌊

This video captures the Bejarano-McFarland Memorial Park in all its beauty, nestled along the shores of the Lower Laguna Madre in Laguna Heights, one of the most scenic settings in all of Cameron County.

What you'll see from the air tells the full story: a park thoughtfully designed to blend the natural beauty of the bay with world-class amenities for families of every age and ability.

From the Universal Design splash pad and playground, to the covered basketball court, butterfly garden, picnic pavilion, native landscaping, solar-lit walking trails, and the boardwalk overlook extending over the Laguna Madre, every element was placed with purpose. And this is only Phase I. Phase II improvements and the future Laguna Madre Nature Center are on the horizon, bringing the total park investment to an anticipated $8 million.

GMS Architects is honored to have played a part in this vision and to support the Cameron County Parks and Recreation Department, County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., and the Cameron County Commissioners' Court in creating a destination that enriches this community for generations to come. This is what investing in people and place looks like. 💙

👉 Cameron County Parks and Recreation
👉 Office of Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr.
👉 David A. Garza, Cameron County Commissioner, Pct. 3
👉 Sofia C. Benavides
👉 Commissioner Joey Lopez
👉 Commissioner Gus Ruiz, Pct.4
👉 Texas Parks and Wildlife
👉 Mayor Mike Carter
👉Janie Lopez State Representative HD37
👉Senator Adam Hinojosa

08/20/2026

Port Isabel, a community with deep roots, fierce pride, and leadership that consistently puts its students first. 💙🏆

GMS Architects (Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc.) is honored to share this video montage of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the renovation and addition of the Point Isabel ISD Central Administration Complex, now proudly dedicated as the Ruben M. & Maria Elida Torres Central Administration Building. Made possible by the community's support of the 2021 Bond, this state-of-the-art facility features a new Boardroom and Learning & Training Center, along with expanded spaces for Technology, Food & Nutrition Services, and Communications, all designed to honor the past and serve the Tarpon community for generations to come.

To Superintendent Teri Capistran and the Point Isabel ISD Board of Trustees, thank you for your unwavering vision and your commitment to excellence. To the Torres family, thank you for your legacy of service to this district.

It was a privilege and an honor for GMS Architects to play even a small role in a moment this meaningful for Port Isabel. We are proud to serve the Rio Grande Valley, and we are proud to call this community part of our story. 💙

👉 Point Isabel ISD Tarpons
👉 Peacock Construction

Port Isabel Texas, Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, Port Isabel Texas, Port Isabel High School, Port Isabel Junior High

06/24/2026

Santa Maria, TX, a community that asked for something special, and delivered on every level. 🌿🎾⚽

GMS Architects (Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc.) is proud to share this video showcasing the completed Santa Maria Community Park, a one-of-a-kind destination thoughtfully designed around the needs and spirit of the Santa Maria community. From the lighted baseball and soccer fields to the walking trail, splash pad, basketball court, playground, sand volleyball court, and butterfly garden, every element of this park was shaped by the people it serves.

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the Architect of Record on this project. A heartfelt thank you to the Cameron County Parks and Recreation Department and the entire Cameron County Commissioners' Court for entrusting us with this vision and for their unwavering commitment to enriching the lives of residents across the Rio Grande Valley. 🏅

We are proud to call Cameron County home and even prouder to have contributed to a park that will create memories for generations to come.

👉 Cameron County Parks and Recreation
👉 Texas Parks and Wildlife
👉Santa Rosa Independent School District, Santa Maria ISD, Santa Rosa High School
👉 Office of Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr.
👉 Sofia C. Benavides
👉 Commissioner Joey Lopez
👉 David A. Garza, Cameron County Commissioner, Pct. 3
👉 Commissioner Gus Ruiz, Pct.4
👉Congressman Vicente Gonzalez

05/15/2026

A building can be more than walls and a roof, it can be a tribute.

When GMS Architects set out to design the new home for VFW Post 2410 in Harlingen, we looked for inspiration worthy of the veterans it will serve. We found it in the iconic image of six Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima, a moment that has come to embody sacrifice, brotherhood, and the quiet resolve of those who serve. That spirit shaped many lines of this design.

Harlingen has long carried a deep military tradition. From the legacy of Harlingen Army Air Field, which trained thousands of aerial gunners during World War II, to the generations of servicemen and women who have called the Rio Grande Valley home, this community understands what it means to serve. That culture lives on through organizations like Post 2410, veterans who continue to give back through scholarships, food drives, Toys for Tots, and countless other causes that strengthen the fabric of our community.

GMS Architects is honored to play a small role in shaping a space that will support those efforts for current and future generations. May this building stand as a monument to the community itself, a reminder of what is possible when neighbors come together to lift one another up.

To the veterans of Post 2410: Thank you! This one is for you.

City of Harlingen Greater Chamber of Harlingen VFW POST 2410 Noble Texas Builders

05/11/2026

This morning, GMS Architects had the honor of attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the new VFW Post 2410 in the City of Harlingen TX, a milestone moment for our veteran community and the result of years of collaborative effort.

For decades, Post 2410 has stood as a cornerstone of service in Cameron County, with its members raising funds and giving back to countless community causes. Yet the post itself faced an uphill battle, as repeated flooding gradually compromised the integrity of its longtime home. Today's groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new chapter one made possible by the dedication of veterans, public officials, donors, and partners across the Rio Grande Valley.

We are proud to have contributed our architectural services to this just and noble cause, alongside so many others who answered the call. The selfless service of our veterans allows the citizens of this great nation to sleep soundly at night, and it is our privilege to give a small measure of that service back to them.

Congradulations VFW POST 2410 !!!

Special Thank you to Noble Texas Builders, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, Office of Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. and Commissioner Gus Ruiz, Pct.4

God bless our veterans, and God bless America.

🏫 Building more than walls we're building futures.GMS is proud to serve as the architect for Vanguard Academy's new Mone...
04/17/2026

🏫 Building more than walls we're building futures.

GMS is proud to serve as the architect for Vanguard Academy's new Monet Campus in Mission, Texas. This $40 million, 100,000 sq. ft. campus is currently rising on a 20 acre site along N. Stewart Road, and it's going to be something truly special for the Rio Grande Valley.

Designed to serve students from PK3 through 8th grade, the Monet Campus will feature state-of-the-art facilities including a gymnasium, cafeteria, sports fields, and fine arts classrooms all reflecting Vanguard Academy's commitment to arts-integrated education. With its doors set to open Fall 2027, this campus will give students a space to discover their creativity and purpose from their earliest years.

We're grateful for the partnership with the Vanguard Academy team and proud to contribute to a project that will expand educational opportunities for generations of students in Mission. We can't wait to see it come to life. 🎨🎭🎶

Vanguard Academy Vanguard Monet Elementary D. Wilson Construction

🎊 Ribbon Cut. Community Connected. Design Delivered.We are proud to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the Bejaran...
04/15/2026

🎊 Ribbon Cut. Community Connected. Design Delivered.

We are proud to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the Bejarano-McFarland Memorial Park Improvements.

Located along the scenic Laguna Madre Bay at 235 E. Michigan St. in Port Isabel, this revitalized community gem now features a Universal Design splash pad and playground, a picnic pavilion, covered basketball court, renovated restrooms, upgraded solar-lit trails, arbor bench swings overlooking the water, a butterfly garden, native landscaping, and interpretive educational signage.

Phase one of this transformation represents approximately $2.6 million in investment, with the full park expansion and renovation estimated to bring a total investment of $8 million to the Laguna Heights community.

It has been an honor to serve as the Architect of Record for this project designing spaces where families can gather, children can play, and the natural beauty of the Rio Grande Valley comes to life.

Huge congratulations to our partners and all who made this possible! 🙌

Office of Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. Cameron County Parks and Recreation Texas Parks and Wildlife Port Isabel Texas

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🎣 What an incredible evening on the water!GMS Architects was proud to participate in the Port Isabel Independent School ...
04/13/2026

🎣 What an incredible evening on the water!

GMS Architects was proud to participate in the Port Isabel Independent School District Superintendent's Fishing Tournament on April 10th an event that brought our community together for a truly meaningful cause.

Together, we helped raise an astounding $232,053 in scholarship funding for the students of PIISD. That number represents futures students who will go on to shape our communities, our profession, and our world.

At GMS Architects, we believe great communities are built not just with bricks and mortar, but with investment in the people who call them home. It was an honor to stand alongside Superintendent Teresa Capistran, fellow community leaders, and the incredible live entertainment that made the night unforgettable.

Here's to paying it forward and building a brighter future one scholarship at a time. 🏗️🎓

Port Isabel Texas Port Isabel High School Point Isabel ISD Tarpons
Brody and the High Rollers William Beckmann Gary Hobbs Official

🎉 Exciting news for the Rio Grande Valley! GMS Architects is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the new Vanguard Va...
04/08/2026

🎉 Exciting news for the Rio Grande Valley!

GMS Architects is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the new Vanguard Van Gogh Early College High School in Pharr, Texas — a milestone that represents the very best of what happens when a visionary client and a passionate design team come together with a shared purpose.

Vanguard Academy has built their legacy on a powerful belief: "A Purpose in Life, A Reason for Learning." It has been our honor to translate that mission into architecture — creating a learning environment that inspires students, supports educators, and serves the Pharr community for generations to come.

From the first sketch to breaking ground, this project has been a true collaboration. We are deeply grateful to the entire Vanguard team for trusting GMS Architects with such a meaningful building — one that will serve as a new home for Van Gogh scholars as they grow, discover, and thrive.

The Rio Grande Valley deserves world-class learning spaces, and Pharr is about to get one. We can't wait to watch this building come to life. 🏫✨

Congratulations to Vanguards Academy and the entire Van Gogh family! Here's to many bright futures ahead.

Vanguard Van Gogh Secondary Vanguard Van Gogh Elementary Pharr, Texas City of Pharr Pharr Economic Development Corporation

📍 Pharr, Texas
🏗️ Breaking ground and coming soon!

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