By Taylor Kaiser
The November Economic Development Partnership meeting on Tuesday, November 4, brought together local leaders to share updates on housing, business development, education, and community events.
Aric Bonner presented the housing report for Corsicana and Navarro County, noting a shift in market conditions. “According to inventory and sales prices, we’ve transitioned into a buyer’s market,” Bonner said.
Engineering Director Darwin Myers offered a planning and zoning update, including progress on several new developments: a second waffle House location, Captain D’s, Bush’s Chicken, and the new RV tech facility at Navarro College.
Jim Holgersson, representing the Main Street program, celebrated Corsicana’s growing media presence. Corsicana has been advertised in the Texas Travel Guide and many more travel magazines. The Dallas Morning News recently featured the city’s Artist and Writers Residency in downtown Corsicana.
Navarro College announced upcoming veterans-focused events and shared a historical note: over 80% of its first students were World War II veterans. Tuesday, November 11 at 12pm, the Cook Center will host a Veterans Day luncheon.
Ken Higdon president of the Corsicana Chamber of Commerce invited the public to Business After Hours at the Country Club on November 13 from 5-9pm.
CISD Superintendent Stephanie Howell reminded attendees that the school bond is on the ballot and encouraged support at the Tigers football game in Ennis on Thursday, November 6. “If the Tigers win by 8, they’ll make the playoffs,” she said.
Volunteers for the Heritage Bowl on December 6 are needed, and a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the House of Refuge, which suffered a total loss in October, displacing five families.
Mayor Joe Hill closed the meeting with a major announcement: Guardian Glass will reinvest and expand its Corsicana operations. “New companies are always exciting,” Hill said. “However, it’s equally important to recognize our existing employers.”