Ground has been broken, in Prairie View, on a $100 million manufacturing plant that promises hundreds of jobs. It is the latest result of aggressive efforts to bring business to the area. OYH Construction Materials is a multi-billion dollar, global company based in China. The local project will focus on making waterproof roofing. The company has wanted to grow its North American presence for quite some time, and was looking for a place to do it.
"With all the land all around the city, this is getting ready to be a mecca," says Prairie View mayor Ron Leverett, "This is going to bring other businesses, and opportunities are going to spring up, as a result of this. I can't wait.