Corsicana Economic Development Hears Updates from Workforce

By Mark Archibald

The latest Economic Development Partnership meeting featured Kevin Collins with Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas.
Collins, a business services consultant with Workforce Solutions, spoke about the benefits of on-the-job training for employers.

“Workforce Solutions could pay half of the salary for those in the program, he said.

He also spoke about partnerships with Navarro College and other partners in the area.  Workforce Solutions has an office located in Corsicana.

Mayor Joe Hill spoke about the city’s successful efforts to engage with residents during Derrick Days. For the first time ever the City of Corsicana had a tent at Derrick Days. Hill also discussed recent renovations made to the City Government Center lobby and Council Chambers

Assistant City Manager for Economic and Community Development, John Boswell, reported that the city has identified two new industrial prospects in April.
“Commercial and residential development also continues,” he said.

Boswell also updated attendees about the Inaugural Greatest American Cleanup, which was characterized as “a great success.

The cleanup included the efforts of 100 volunteers, yielded 55 bags of trash taken away from Corsicana’s streets homes and yards.

Boswell also said the city’s Infill Program, which aims at returning houses which have been off the tax rolls is going to resume.

There are 27 applications being reviewed for the 73 available infill lots.  Those interested in learning more about the infill program which provides lots at low cost are encouraged to contact the city for more information.

Aric Bonner, owner and operator of the Bonner Group provided the housing report. Current information through March 2026, shows that Corsicana is in a buyer’s market, with the majority of home sales within the range of $200,000 to $300,000.

The median sale price of $250,000 represents an 19.1% increase over March of last year.

A similar price range is also seen in Navarro County which is experiencing a balanced market of six months of housing inventory.

The median housing price in Navarro County is $269,900.

A Planning and Zoning update highlighted continued construction progress on several ongoing projects.

There was $1.1 million in construction valuation during the month of April and $2.7 million during the year to date.

Corsicana’s Main Street and Tourism Director Amy Tidwell provided an update concerning the Historic Downtown real estate revitilzation projects as well as various promotional opportunities for the area in statewide publications.

Tidwell invites those interested in Main Street and Tourism events during the month to visit visitcorsicana.com on the net.

Navarro College District President, Dr. Kevin Fegan also provided updates about the month’s commencement and pinning ceremonies.

Fegan expects that over 1,600 students will participate in ceremonies throughout the district, throughout the month.

Corsicana ISD Superintendent Stephanie Howell provided updates on the construction related to the school bond which passed last year.
Howell reported that projects would begin on June 1.

The Economic Development Partnership Group meets the first Tuesday of the month, at 9 a.m. in the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room, located inside the Corsicana Public Library.

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