“We have neighborhoods with homes ranging from $250,000 to $600,000,” says Mayor Villarreal. The city recently welcomed its first $1.4 million custom estate, complete with imported Italian tile and Greek marble—a sign of increasing luxury investment.While some homes remain modest, like Mayor Villarreal’s own renovated 1960s two-bedroom, many new builds are sprawling 5,000- to 6,000-square-foot mansions on large lots. Two major developments on the city’s southwest side are also underway: one with 70 one-third-acre lots and another with 90 large-lot homes, offering residents ample space and privacy. SECURING WATER AND EXPANDING BOUNDARIES As Palmview grows rapidly, water capacity has become a significant concern. The Rio Grande, the region’s primary water source, is under pressure from rising municipal demand, agriculture, and environmental needs. “We’re looking at solutions like water drilling and desalination,” says Mayor Villarreal, noting collaborations with state agencies 5 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06 PALMVIEW, TX
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