Massive 175-acre Sharyland industrial park underway near Anzalduas International Bridge
By Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza • December 10, 2025 • 3 min read
Economic TrendsIndustrial Real EstateInternational trade
The industrial park is just one phase of a master-planned development that spans 3,400 acres across the cities of McAllen and Mission.
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