Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Dear Heart in Wichita Falls, TX
2209 Southwest Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX, 76308
Dear Heart is a new construction project at 2209 Southwest Parkway, Wichita Falls, in Wichita County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Apr 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 2,800 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $500K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 2,800 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $179/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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10 days after the preceding date shown.
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233 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Dear Heart
A new 2,800-square-foot retail store for Dear Heart is planned at 2209 Southwest Parkway in Wichita Falls. The project involves the construction of a wood-framed structure with a truss system roof, intended to house a jewelry and clothing business. The estimated cost for this new construction is $500,000, which works out to $179 per square foot.
The filing describes the scope of work as building a new retail store, with most of the property filled in with a concrete parking lot. The building will include traditional HVAC systems and two bathrooms. This privately funded project is registered on private land for private use.
Nichole Kirk is listed as the owner or developer of record for the project. Blair Baker serves as the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with TDLR in August 2025, the same month construction was scheduled to start. The target completion date on the filing is April 2026.
Project Status and Context
The TDLR status is listed as Project Registered. The record indicates that no plan review or inspection has been recorded since registration, so whether the project proceeded as scheduled is not confirmed in the public record. The scheduled build window of 233 days is close to the county median of 248 days for similar new construction filings.
In terms of cost, the $500,000 estimate is below the Wichita County median of $750,000 for new construction projects registered in the last 24 months. However, the cost per square foot of $179 is above the county median of $142. Other registered projects in the area include renovations for MSU Bridwell Activities Center and Cornerstone Dental, as well as new construction for Crossvine.
The surrounding area, identified by ZIP code 76308, has a population of about 21,267 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $70,789, and the median owner-occupied home value is $198,800. The housing market is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. Wichita County’s unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Dear Heart is a New Construction project located at 2209 Southwest Parkway in Wichita Falls, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 2,800 sq ft. Nichole Kirk is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on August 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dear Heart retail store open?
The TDLR record shows the project was registered in August 2025 with a target completion of April 2026. No plan review or inspection has been recorded, so the public record does not confirm if the business is open.
What is the address of the new retail store?
The project is located at 2209 Southwest Parkway in Wichita Falls, Texas, within Wichita County.
Who is the owner of the project?
Nichole Kirk is listed as the owner or developer of record for the Dear Heart retail store project.
What is the estimated cost of the construction?
The estimated cost for the new construction is $500,000. This equates to $179 per square foot for the 2,800-square-foot building.
Who is the registered accessibility specialist?
Blair Baker is the registered accessibility specialist for this project, as listed in the TDLR filing.
What is Dear Heart?
Dear Heart is a new construction project at 2209 Southwest Parkway in Wichita Falls, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Building a new retail store for Dear Heart. They are jewelry and clothing store. We will be building a wood framed structure with a truss system roof. Most of the property will fill in with a concrete parking lot. Traditional HVAC's, 2 b…
Is Dear Heart open in Wichita Falls?
Dear Heart was scheduled to finish construction in Apr 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Dear Heart located?
Dear Heart is located at 2209 Southwest Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX, 76308, in Wichita County.
Who is the owner or developer of Dear Heart?
Nichole Kirk is the property owner/developer of record for Dear Heart, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Dear Heart cost and how big is it?
Dear Heart has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 2,800 square feet (about $179/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Building a new retail store for Dear Heart. They are jewelry and clothing store. We will be building a wood framed structure with a truss system roof. Most of the property will fill in with a concrete parking lot. Traditional HVAC's, 2 bathrooms, c
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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2209 Southwest Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX, 76308
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