Van Horn, Texas sits where I-10 and I-20 meet in Culberson County. It is a West Texas crossroads of about 2,000 people, long known as a fuel stop between El Paso and San Antonio. Today it is becoming something more, and Hellas Construction is helping build it.
It Started With Eagle Stadium
In 2014, Culberson County-Allamoore ISD (CCAISD) hired Hellas to renovate Eagle Stadium. The $6 million project included Matrix® synthetic turf, an epiQ Tracks® surface, a new field house, bleachers, a press box, scoreboards, lighting, and fencing. It was ready for the first home game of the season, on time and on budget.
In 2019, the district came back. A $4.1 million athletic complex expansion added a synthetic turf softball field, a four-court tennis complex, batting cages, bleachers, parking, and walkways connecting the district's athletic facilities.
"Hellas delivered exactly what our kids and community needed." — Marc A. Puig, Superintendent, CCAISD
From School District Partner to City Builder
The success of those projects got the attention of city leadership. What began as a school district partnership has grown into a role as Van Horn's construction manager for a portfolio of civic projects worth more than $50 million, with more than $35 million in the pipeline.
Projects under construction include:
- An outdoor pool complex with a competition pool, lazy river, and slides
- A daycare facility serving infants through pre-K
- A performing arts center with a theater and student recreation park
- A test well for water infrastructure
- Golf and recreation cart paths
- A course-wide irrigation system
In the design phase are a
full-service recreation center with fitness and aquatics, and a
golf course club complex.
Why Vertical Integration Matters in Remote West Texas
In a place where the nearest major city is more than 100 miles away, relying on third-party suppliers and subcontracted crews creates real risk. Hellas's vertically integrated model reduces it. Hellas manufactures its synthetic turf and track systems in-house, owns its heavy equipment, and sends self-performing crews to the job site.
That consistency means Van Horn gets the same quality and accountability on an $800,000 test well as on a $20 million performing arts center. It is one contractor with one standard across every project. Because Hellas owns its capacity, it can scale up for a community like Van Horn without pulling resources from other commitments.
A City Reimagined
For families: a pool complex, childcare, and a performing arts center that a town this size rarely gets.
For the local economy: construction jobs, permanent facility staff, and visitors drawn by events and recreation.
For the region: proof that a small town can turn one successful school project into a full civic development program with a single partner.
Why It Matters
The Van Horn story isn't just about turf. It is about what happens when a contractor earns the right to be called a partner. Scale doesn't require size. It requires vision, trust, and a partner who can execute.
Looking for one partner from athletic fields to civic infrastructure? Learn more about Hellas construction management.
About Hellas Construction
Since 2003, Hellas has partnered with communities across the country to design and build world-class athletic facilities, including turf, tracks, courts, and sports lighting. As a fully integrated design-build firm, Hellas manufactures its own products and manages every phase of construction to deliver unmatched quality, performance, and reliability. From Friday night lights to professional stadiums, Hellas builds for sports from start to finish.
