TEXAS CITY, Texas \u2013 What was marketed as a resort-style lifestyle is now leaving some homeowners asking questions.<\/p>\n
Residents in Lago Mar say the community\u2019s signature lagoon, a major selling point has been dry since October 2025, even as they continue paying thousands of dollars each year in property owners association fees.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re not seeing what we were promised,\u201d Kayla Hill.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s super frustrating because we do pay so much money to live here and the selling points that y\u2019all gave us\u2014we\u2019re not seeing them,\u201d said resident Kayla Hill.<\/p>\n
Others say the concerns go beyond the lagoon.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not just the lagoon that has maintenance issues\u2014it\u2019s the gyms, it\u2019s the playgrounds, it\u2019s the spray grounds\u2026 all of those have different issues,\u201d said resident Leah Froelich.<\/p>\n
Lagoon was a major draw for buyers<\/p>\n
For Veronica Gray McRae, the lagoon was a key reason she and her husband moved to Lago Mar from California.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of stuff matters especially when you\u2019re seniors and you\u2019re living on a fixed income,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Now, she says that centerpiece amenity has been unavailable for months.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been dry since October and I had grandkids come out in March and it was warm out and we couldn\u2019t enjoy this. We didn\u2019t have it but we\u2019re paying for it,\u201d McRae said.<\/p>\n
Residents question where fees are going<\/p>\n
One resident shared a breakdown with KPRC 2 showing more than $2,000 in annual charges for the year.<\/p>\n
Some homeowners say they want more transparency and clearer communication about how those fees are being used.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like transparency for how our money is being used,\u201d Froelich said.<\/p>\n
Developer responds<\/p>\n
KPRC 2 reached out to the lagoon\u2019s owner and developer, who provided the following statement:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe lagoon is currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation funded by the developer. We are undertaking these improvements to ensure we continue to listen to our customers and operate a state-of-the-art amenity that our residents and visitors can be proud of for years to come. We understand that the duration of the repairs has been lengthy and for that we are sorry and appreciate your on-going patience. Safety and our continued commitment to our customers remain our top priorities. We will never compromise quality or safety of our most valued assets, people.<\/p>\n
With an estimated capacity of 25 million gallons, the lagoon is pre-scheduled to begin refilling tonight at 7:00 PM. We will continue to keep our residents informed with a final completion date so they can continue making new memories at the renovated lagoon.\u201d<\/p>\n
What residents can do<\/p>\n
An attorney who specializes in homeowners associations says residents should document issues and submit maintenance requests in writing to create a record of concerns.<\/p>\n
The bottom line<\/p>\n
For many residents, the issue isn\u2019t just about the lagoon \u2014 it\u2019s about accountability.<\/p>\n
They say they want answers, transparency, and a clearer understanding of where their money is going.<\/p>\n
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