The Grand Prairie, a new master-planned community in Hockley, is taking shape after Concourse Development broke ground June 14, according to a July 5 news release from Concourse Development.

What you need to know

Located along Warren Ranch Road and Hwy. 290 within the Coastal Prairie Conservancy, the development spans 1,730 acres and will feature 450 acres of parks and green spaces, according to the release. The centerpiece of the community is a 6,700-square-foot open-air pavilion.

In addition, a 70-acre lake is designed to serve as a recreational area for residents while also serving the Harris County Flood Control District for flood and drainage control.

The development will offer the following amenities for its residents:
  • Recreation center
  • Walking trails
  • Lakes
  • Parks
  • Swimming pools
  • Kayaking and canoeing
What they’re saying


“Our mission for The Grand Prairie has been to purposely develop a serene and sustainable retreat where residents have the freedom to easily connect with nature and with one another,” Concourse Director of Development Jeb Kolby said in the release.

What to expect

The community will be zoned to Waller ISD, according to the release. I.T. Holleman Elementary School, Waller Junior High School and Waller High School have been designated as the schools serving the area.

The development will initially offer 481 homes. Model homes are set to open in the fall with residents expected to move in by the end of the year, according to Concourse Development.