By Kris Smith and Amber Rose
Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Smith was in control of the meeting, starting with a simple statement, “Nelda Neal, Benny Horn, Jeff Harwell, Gerard Reynolds, Thomas ‘Doc’ Dockery, Larry Wayne Smith, Janet Blue, and most recently, Corsicana Police Officer Todd Morris – These are eight deaths in the Corsicana family, and keep them in thoughts and prayers. It has been a tough time in the past 2 and a half months. Although Mayor Mike Fletcher had quadruple bypass surgery, everything went fine, and he is coming home tomorrow.”
Of the agenda items to be reviewed, a conversation was had regarding potential for a large subdivision to be platted for up to 775 new homes off of TX-31. Council members heard presentations asking for the property to be rezoned from Agricultural to Residential.
The property must be rezoned in order for development to begin.
Josh Luke, of JBI Industries, of Carrolton, Texas, spoke to the rumors of DR Horton as the developer.
“Currently, there are no developers. The property owners are requesting a zoning change. Right now, the plan has no developers. DR Horton has expressed significant interest in the lot, but as far as a developer name – the property owner is representing this property.”
City Councilman Will Jones expressed his concern regarding the numerous lawsuits the named developers are facing publicly.
Councilman Chris Woolsey made the motion to approve the rezoning, with Councilman Will Jones seconding and was passed unanimously.
Concerns were raised regarding the impact on infrastructure and schools but overall, the improvement was viewed as a sign of impending growth for Corsicana as a whole.
Additionally, Bunert Park will receive a $717,500.00 grant, matched with $112,500.00 funds from the city to improve the sixty-year-old park.
The improvements will include the installation of a precast ADA Compliant restroom.
This grant will provide much needed repairs and add enhancements to the park, including lighting, walkways, and revitalize the area.
The process should begin January 27, 2026, with a two-year period to complete the project.
The Corsicana City Beautiful committee also presented their goals and objectives. Both received approval.
The master water plan was discussed with new ideas for upgrading and maintaining what the city has in place.
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