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Harlingen Today
By the People, for the People
Harlingen to Demolish Old Police Station, Clear Way for New Parking Lot
The long-serving building, once home to generations of officers, is being torn down due to severe structural damage and a collapsed roof.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Harlingen's old police station on East Commerce Street is set to be demolished after asbestos removal, clearing the way for a new city employee parking lot. The building, which previously housed the Harlingen Outreach Center, is being torn down due to extensive structural damage and a collapsed roof.
Why it matters
The demolition of the old police station marks the end of an era for the building, which has served the Harlingen community for generations. The new parking lot will provide much-needed space for city employees, but the loss of the historic structure is bittersweet for some residents.
The details
City crews will begin the process of razing the old Harlingen police station on East Commerce Street after completing asbestos removal. The long-serving building, which was once home to generations of officers and later the Harlingen Outreach Center, is being demolished due to severe structural damage and a collapsed roof.
- The demolition of the old police station is scheduled to begin after asbestos removal is completed.
- The new city employee parking lot will be constructed on the site of the demolished building.
The players
Harlingen
The city of Harlingen, Texas, where the old police station is located and the demolition is taking place.
Harlingen Outreach Center
The organization that previously occupied the old police station building.
What’s next
The city has not yet announced a timeline for the construction of the new employee parking lot on the site of the demolished police station.
The takeaway
The demolition of the old Harlingen police station marks the end of an era for the building, which has served the community for generations. While the new parking lot will provide much-needed space for city employees, the loss of the historic structure is a bittersweet moment for some residents.
