Texas Border Business
MISSION, Texas (2-24-24) – The City of Mission and the Mission Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce the acquisition of Cimarron Country Club, a longtime landmark and championship golf course that for decades was the center of the bi-national social scene.
After extensive negotiations with the former owners, the Kamel family, and the Homeowners Association of Cimarron, the Mission EDC has successfully purchased the 200-acre country club and golf course for $5 million. The City of Mission provided the funding for the purchase, and the City of Mission and Mission EDC will market the facility with the goal of promptly selling the property.
Recognizing its significance, the City of Mission began taking steps in April 2024 to acquire Cimarron and restore it to its previous illustrious condition with the goal of bringing back dining, golf, social functions and business events that were the core of country club’s functions.
Following its closure in August 2022, the property fell into decline, impacting residents and leaving a void for entertainment in the area. Acquisition and redevelopment of this major community asset will improve the Cimarron area, elevate quality of life and pair it with economic development efforts that have seen Mission’s retail sales taxes recently increase by record levels.
“Gaining control of such an important asset was absolutely critical to Mission,” Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza said. “It has been an eyesore for years, and that was no longer acceptable. This now means we can move forward with a positive plan working with Cimarron residents, the City, the EDC, and potential buyers to bring back the country club we all knew and loved and promote economic development in the area.”
As part of its revitalization efforts, the Mission EDC will seek a third-party buyer to purchase the 6,821-yard par-72 Cimarron Country Club – designed by David Bennett in 1983 – and assume ownership and management. The buyer will be responsible for making improvements.
A Public Improvement District (PID), once created and funded by Cimarron residents, will work with the buyer and assist in the improvements allowed under the law. A PID is a designated area where the property owner within the PID can fund improvements. Until a third party acquires the property, the City will maintain the property.
Under the new ownership, the facility will remain a private country club. The City looks forward to collaborating with the Mission EDC and HOA to identify a buyer and keep the community informed throughout this process. Several inquiries for information have already been fielded.
