Just days before the general election and 360 days since voters in Corsicana passed a $205 million dollar bond for new Corsicana ISD construction and renovation projects, the first official groundbreaking started with a bang. Even drops of rain on the new construction site could not dampen spirits.

The new state-of-the-art Corsicana High School Agricultural Facility officially kicked off construction Friday morning as Corsicana ISD administration, board of trustees, members of the ag program, and other district personnel were on hand. They were joined by crews from WRA Architects, BWC Education, and Friends Consulting, all firms that have contributed to making this day a reality.

“Last November, the voters of Corsicana came together and approved a $205 million investment in our students,” Superintendent Stephanie Howell said. “Today, we start turning that promise into something real, and it is fitting that we start right here, in the dirt.”

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