Texas A&M University is expanding in the Rio Grande Valley! Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen has broken ground on its newest building which will offer educational opportunity and community development for the valley. This $49.9 million investment inside Tres Lagos is another reason living here makes sense. Nestled within the vibrant Tres Lagos Master planned community, this new 61,000‑square‑foot building at the Higher Education Center campus represents a significant stride towards addressing the educational and healthcare needs of the region. The state‑of‑the art facilities offer nursing classrooms, student study areas, a 10,000‑square‑foot clinical simulation center, a veterinary clinic and research laboratory focusing on Nursing Education, Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences research and outreach. Current and former students alike can attest to the amazing vision and top‑rated experience offered at Texas A&M. It is an education characterized by rigorous academic training, hands‑on learning opportunities, and a nurturing environment that encourages students to achieve their best. The Aggie spirit will be on full display as the University trains and equips nurses and veterinarians that will serve in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. The nursing program will offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. With 50 students a semester, the nursing school will allow more students to live and learn locally and address the critical shortage of nurses. Texas A&M and Tres Lagos have a shared vision of building excellence and providing unparalleled opportunities for the residents of the Rio Grande Valley. The future is growing right here in our master planned community at Tres Lagos. With opportunities to live, work, play and now learn within this master planned community, Tres Lagos and Texas A&M University are setting a new standard for integrated community living and educational excellence. Over 3,000 residents of Tres Lagos and the greater Rio Grande Valley can look forward to the opening of the Texas A&M Health Nursing Education and Research Building at the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center in spring 2026. Higher Education Center is located at 6200 Tres Lagos Blvd, McAllen, TX 78504. Phone: Connect with Tres Lagos Homes for our latest news & events: