A new Amazon delivery station on Tanya Avenue in McAllen officially opened, expanding fast customer deliveries in the area.
“This last-mile facility will allow us to better serve customers in McAllen and the surrounding area,” said Jessica Breaux, manager of economic development for Amazon. “We’re grateful for the support from local leaders and economic development partners who helped make this expansion a reality.”
The 110,000-square-foot delivery station helps power the last mile of Amazon’s fulfillment process by enabling fast, everyday delivery directly to customers’ doorstep. Packages are transported to delivery stations from Amazon fulfillment and sortation centers and then employees process customer packages for last-mile delivery.
“The opening of this new delivery station is a major milestone, reflecting our position as a premier logistics and economic hub in South Texas,” said McAllen City Manager Isaac J. Tawil. “By strengthening our local infrastructure and bringing Amazon’s advanced last-mile networks to Tanya Avenue on the city’s south side, we are not only ensuring faster services for our residents but also bringing jobs directly to this area. We are proud to welcome this facility, which provides our local workforce with diverse employment opportunities and underscores McAllen’s commitment to lasting economic growth.”
“Amazon’s continued investment in McAllen reflects the strength of our local economy and the region’s growing competitiveness,” said Elizabeth Suarez, President and CEO of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and McAllen Economic Development Corporation. “Our strategic location, strong workforce and access to international markets continue to position McAllen as a destination for business investment and growth.”
The new McAllen delivery station is part of Amazon’s continued investment across Texas. Since 2010, the company has created more than 86,000 full- and part-time jobs in the state and invested more than $100 billion in infrastructure and employee compensation.
According to Amazon, those investments have contributed an additional $110 billion to the Texas economy and have helped create more than 90,000 indirect jobs across industries ranging from construction and logistics to professional services.
Photos: City of McAllen & Amazon News
