Texas developer brings new investment and momentum to premier waterfront community on the Texas Coastal Bend.
ROCKPORT, Texas, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Southerland Communities, a family-owned Texas development company, today announced the acquisition of The Reserve at St. Charles Bay, a premier waterfront residential community in Rockport, Texas.
Established in 2008 by McCombs Enterprises, The Reserve at St. Charles Bay is the Coastal Bend’s premiere bayfront and canal community featuring luxury homes and resort-style amenities. Located adjacent to Goose Island State Park on Rockport’s serene Lamar Penisula, the community is a water and nature lover’s paradise. Every home is waterfront and most feature backyard docks allowing residents to reach open water in the Aransas Bay system within minutes.
“The Reserve is an extraordinary community in an exceptional coastal setting,” said Jay Patterson, President of Southerland Communities. “We have tremendous respect for what McCombs Enterprises has created, and we look forward to building upon that legacy while creating new opportunities for more Texas families to enjoy this remarkable part of the coast.”
Led by Jay Patterson and Dan Mullins, Southerland Communities has a long history of developing thoughtfully planned residential communities throughout Texas. The company’s development experience, family-owned approach and appreciation for the Texas coast position Southerland well to steward The Reserve’s legacy growth.
The Texas coast is also personal for Patterson and Mullins. Both grew up spending time along the Texas coast and today own property there, continuing to spend significant time in the area with their families. That firsthand connection has given them a deep appreciation for the coast – not only for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, but also for the people, traditions and communities that make the Coastal Bend such a special place to live. Their personal ties to the area make The Reserve a particularly meaningful opportunity for Southerland Communities as the company looks to invest in the property and help shape its next chapter.
120 privately owned homes have already been built at The Reserve. The community also features a 500-foot fishing pier, resort-style pool, parks, protected wetlands, and more than two miles of waterfront boardwalks. About half of the property’s 130 acres remains for continued residential development. Southerland Communities plans to continue investing in the property with additional canals, waterfront homesites and amenities.
“We are proud to pass The Reserve baton to Southerland Communities,” said Harry Adams, Managing Director of McCombs Enterprises. “Like McCombs, Southerland is a family-owned Texas company that understands the importance of building for generations. They are the ideal partner to carry The Reserve forward – creating a special place where Texas families can return year after year to make lifetime memories.”
CONTACT:
Jay Patterson
361-316-7049
info@southlp.com
ABOUT SOUTHERLAND COMMUNITIES
Southerland Communities is a family-owned Texas real estate development company with a long history of creating thoughtfully planned residential communities in some of the state’s most desirable locations. With a commitment to quality, family and legacy, the company creates distinctive communities designed to enhance their natural surroundings, enrich the lives of residents and endure for generations.
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