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What’s New
The City of Sanger is growing. Take a look at all of our new development this quarter.
Sanger by the Numbers
See the sales tax upward trend year - over - year, labor force population, and our latest housing report. To dive deeper into our local community, visit our website, here.
Local Business Programs
The City of Sanger has established both a Type A and Type B economic development board to stimulate economic growth. These boards have put programs in place to help our local businesses thrive and grow.
Hello & Welcome
Greetings community partners, colleagues, and friends,
The Discover Sanger Quarterly, highlights the latest news and updates on economic growth and opportunity in Sanger, Texas. In this quarterly newsletter, we’ll share information on new business openings, updates on development projects, and more.
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It’s a great year for the City of Sanger!
Shani Bradshaw
What’s New
Uptown Rail Brewery
302 Bolivar Street
Located in Historic Downtown Sanger, Uptown Rail Brewery aims to open its doors by the end of October. With a diverse selection of 15-20 house beets, live music, and delicious brick-oven pizza, Uptown Rail Brewery is sure to attract both locals and visitors. It will be a perfect spot for socializing and enjoying good food and drinks.
Riley’s Room Event Studio 305
Bolivar Street
We are excited to see the Mother-daughter duo, and owners of EmKay Creations, transform this venue into the perfect space for various events. Join us in celebrating their launch party on October 20th from 2-4 pm. Enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks, and activities for the kids.
Papa Ds Mexican Cuisine311 N. 4th Street
This locally owned restaurant serving authentic Tex-Mex is making great progress and is set to open soon. They will offer a variety of options from lunch, dinner, and even all-day breakfast. The restaurant is located in the heart of historic downtown Sanger.
AutoZone
1604 W. Chapman Drive
Welcome to your AutoZone Auto Parts store in Sanger, TX. Your one-stop shop for top-quality auto parts, accessories, and trustworthy advice to keep your car, truck, or SUV running smoothly.
Cowboys Restaurant 711 N. 5th Street
Cowboys Restaurant is scheduled to open at the end of October 2024. It offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a warm and inviting ambiance suitable for all families and friends.
Integrity Urgent Care
Integrity Urgent Care has begun construction on a new clinic here in Sanger. The new facility is expected to open in Spring 2025.
Integrity Urgent Care in Sanger, Texas, will provide fast, affordable treatment for a wide variety of nonlife-threatening injuries and illnesses. This location will also offer occupational medicine, sports medicine, STI screening and treatment, lab testing, and diagnostic testing. It will feature an x-ray and EKG machine on site. This and all other locations accept a wide variety of insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Uninsured patients are welcome, and they will offer affordable payment options for everyone.
Available Properties
1660 W. Chapman Drive
• 1,200 - 4,225 SF Office/Medical Space available for lease
• 1-3 tenant spaces available
• Est $23/SF/YR
• Contact Cole Frazier w/Frazier Commercial Real Estate
• 940-556-0404
• https://www.fraziercommercial.com
News Release
City of Sanger Approves Incentive Package to Bring Tom Thumb Grocery Store to Sanger!
The City of Sanger is pleased to announce that the Sanger Economic Development Corporation and the City of Sanger City Council have approved an economic development incentive package to support the development of a new full-service Tom Thumb grocery store. This major retail addition will be located at the southeast corner of FM 455 and I-35 within the Sanger Crossing Retail Development, developed by Malouf Interests.
The new 50,000-square-foot Tom Thumb store will feature a full array of services, including a pharmacy and drive-thru service window and departments for fresh produce, deli, bakery, meat, seafood, and floral. In addition to in-store shopping, customers will enjoy the convenience of shopping online for delivery or store pickup via the DriveUp & Go™ service.
In addition to the grocery store, this development will include 582 multi-family homes, 18 townhomes, 12 duplex units, 296 single residential units, and 18 commercial lots, providing significant growth opportunities for the Sanger community.
Tom Thumb, Division President Wes Jackson, stated, “We are honored and grateful to the City of Sanger and excited about this opportunity. The approval of the incentive package is an important step in the process of bringing the potential new store to life. The new Tom Thumb store will not only bring meaningful jobs to the area but will also provide residents with convenient access to fresh food, pharmacy services, and exceptional customer care. We look forward to serving this vibrant community.”
Mayor Thomas Muir shared his excitement about the project, saying, “The Sanger community has long expressed its desire for a quality grocery store, and it has been one of our biggest priorities. We are thrilled to welcome Tom Thumb to Sanger, and we believe this development will serve as a cornerstone for continued growth and provide our residents with convenient access to the services they need.”
A special thank you goes to Shani Bradshaw, our Director of Economic Development, for her relentless efforts over the past four years. Shani’s dedication to promoting Sanger’s growth and negotiating an incentive package that benefits everyone has been key to making this a reality. Also, a big thank you to our City Manager, John Noblitt, for his instrumental role in pushing this project forward.
The Economic Development Incentive Package includes a $1 million grant from the 4B Economic Development Board, provided in the form of a forgiveable loan. The City of Sanger has committed to a one-time construction completion grant of $750,000, contingent upon Tom Thumb securing a Certificate of Occupancy by December 31, 2026. Additionally, the City will offer up to $56,250 per full month for early occupancy and operation, up to 8 months before the agreed-upon date, for a total incentive package of up to $450,000 for early completion.
The Tom Thumb store is predicted to be a cornerstone in the ongoing growth and development of the City of Sanger, enhancing both the economic landscape and the quality of life for residents. It is anticipated that Tom Thumb will be announcing a groundbreaking ceremony in the coming weeks.
Labor Force Population
• Denton County: 559,602
• Cooke County: 21,645
Unemployment Rate
Housing Permits
Sales Tax Collection
Year-to-date sales tax collections continue an upward trend with an increase of 9% with a total of $3,021,00 over last year’s $2,770,000.
The Sanger Economic Development Corporation will be an exhibitor at the upcoming ICSC@Red River Conference in the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, from January 29 to 31, 2025. Be sure to come see us!
Upcoming Events
Sanger Sellabration
Saturday, October 26, 2024 Downtown Sanger
For more information click here.
Christmas on the Square & Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 7th, 2024 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Downtown Sanger
For more information click here.
Local Business Programs
Property Enhancement Incentive Program
• All businesses in the City of Sanger are eligible.
• This program provides grants in the form of reimbursement for up to $10,000 for eligible improvements to business façades.
• Participants are eligible for up to one grant in a twelve-month period from completion of the previous grant.
• Applications are available online at www.sangertxedc.org
Business Spotlight Videos
• All business owners and entrepreneurs in the City of Sanger are eligible to participate.
• The Sanger EDC will produce one free video within a twelve-month time frame.
• Videos are shared with the business owner and posted on the EDC social pages.
• Business owners are encouraged to use them to promote their business.
• To have your business featured, send an email to sbradshaw@sangertexas.org.
Want to know more about Sanger?
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Check our monthly update videos on YouTube from the City Manager, John Noblitt, and our City Mayor, Thomas Muir.
October City Manager Video
September Mayor Council Recap Video