Rhodes history
Vernon Calhoun (the grandfather of one of our Founders), starts Vernon Calhoun Packing Co., a butcher stand in Palestine, Texas that will grow from a one-man stand into one of the largest family-owned packing plants in the country.
Vernon Calhoun Packing Co. is sold to Iowa Beef Processors. Mike and Lori use the proceeds to purchase 10,000 acres of farmland in Hidalgo County. The land served as a leased farm investment until the early 2000s.
Recognizing the growing need for affordable, quality housing in the Valley, master planning for the Bentsen Palm Community commences.
The Rhodes family donates $2.4 million in land for the World Birding Center Headquarters. In addition, $1.4 million in land is donated to the North American Butterfly Association for construction of the world’s largest outdoor butterfly park.
In order to bring top-notch educational facilitles to the Bentsen Palm area, $1.7 million in land and monetary donation is made by Rhodes to IDEA Public Schools, forming a strong partnership still in place today.
Bentsen Palm Development celebrates its Grand Opening.
Alliance River Crossing Development (a 1,500-acre industrial development) opens in Donna, Texas providing eight lanes of roadway to the international bridge into Mexico.
Master planning of Tres Lagos begins with the City of McAllen.
Rhodes Property Management is formed to ensure that every aspect of Rhodes' master-planned communities meets Rhodes’ top-quality standards.
Esperanza Homes makes Builder Magazine’s Top 200 list.
A new Edinburg division is formed, furthering the expansion of Esperanza Homes in the Rio Grande Valley.
Esperanza Homes' rapid expansion: building eight communities across the Rio Grande Valley.
Rhodes Living provides Premium Rental Home Communities in South Texas.
