Empire Industrial Park Breaks Ground on First Warehouse in Eagle Pass
By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.
Empire Industrial Park broke ground on its first warehouse Thursday, October 15, 2026 marking a new investment that developers and community leaders said could strengthen international trade, create jobs and encourage economic growth in Eagle Pass and Maverick County.
Owners and developers Beyer and Sonia Junfin and Sergio and Linda Zamora are advancing the project, with Cobalt Construction serving as the builder.
The planned 136,500-square-foot warehouse will occupy a 10-acre lot at 76 Kingdom Drive. Completion is anticipated during the third quarter of 2027.
Located along Loop 480 near El Indio Highway, the industrial park sits along the city’s designated commercial truck route, a short distance from the Camino Real International Bridge, a key port of entry for U.S.–Mexico trade.
City of Eagle Pass Public Affairs Director Aide Castaño served as master of ceremony, welcoming developers, elected officials, business representatives and community members.
Castaño stated that this is another important step forward for Eagle Pass and recognized those helping turn the development’s vision into reality before introducing Maverick County Hospital District Trustee Stephany Valdez.
Valdez, who is also a member of the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce and the City of Eagle Pass International Bridge boards, said the warehouse represented a new chapter of economic growth and opportunity for the region.”
“This project represents confidence in Eagle Pass,” Valdez said. She emphasized the connection between local businesses, international trade and infrastructure, describing the development as a step toward realizing the commercial potential of Eagle Pass and neighboring Piedras Negras.
Valdez thanked the developers and supporters for investing in the community, saying their efforts shared a vision of a stronger Eagle Pass and more opportunities for local families.
Councilwoman Jessica Rey Ramon offered congratulations on behalf of the City of Eagle Pass, the mayor, fellow council members and city administration.
“We want to congratulate the entire industrial park team on today’s groundbreaking for its first warehouse,” Ramon said.
State Representative Eddie Morales emphasized the potential for industrial development to expand the property tax base and help ease the burden on residential property owners.
Morales thanked the developers for their investment and expressed support for efforts in Austin to help establish a foundation for continued growth.
“I am very grateful for the opportunity to be here to support projects like this,” Morales said. He also expressed optimism about future development at the industrial park.
Beyer Junfin delivered the final remarks before the groundbreaking, thanking attendees and supporters on behalf of his wife, business partners and others involved in the project.
“I think and I believe it’s going to lead to a lot of great things as far as job creation, economic development, and those are our goals,” Junfin said.
Following Junfin’s remarks, the owners, officials and community representatives participated in the ceremonial groundbreaking for Empire Industrial Park’s first warehouse.
