Love's Travel Stop #626 Remodel in Dumas, TX

Love's Travel Stop #626 in Dumas is undergoing a $3,000,000 renovation to update its food service offering. The project involves a 2,630 sq ft remodel of the existing travel center, with construction starting in August 2026 and scheduled to finish in December 2026. This work is classified as a renovation or alteration under Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) standards.

The renovation is privately funded on private land for private use. Love's Travel Stops is the owner of record, and Pascal Aughtry & Associates is the registered design firm. Kimberly J Goss serves as the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The TDLR registration was completed in April 2026, and plan review was finalized in August 2026.

Project Scale and Cost Context

The estimated cost of $3,000,000 places this project in the top quarter of renovation and alteration filings in Moore County. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the county is $350,000. The square footage of 2,630 sq ft is below the county median of 4,520 sq ft for this work type. The computed cost per square foot is $1,141, which is significantly above the county median of $95 per square foot.

The scheduled build window is 120 days, which is close to the county median of 112 days for comparable renovations. Love's Travel Stops has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $11,460,000, including locations in Dalhart, Hearne, Fort Stockton, Big Spring, and Lubbock. Pascal Aughtry & Associates has designed six other projects totaling $35,000,000, including travel stops in Dalhart, Big Spring, Troy, Mount Vernon, and San Antonio.

Local Area and Labor Market

Dumas is located in Moore County. According to U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 79029, the population is about 15,095. The median household income is $63,188, and the median owner-occupied home value is $152,800. The area has 5,940 housing units, with housing mostly owner-occupied. The Moore County unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in July 2026.

This project is part of a broader network of travel center renovations. The specific scope focuses on updating food service, distinct from full facility expansions. The TDLR status is Review Complete, confirming that the accessibility plan has been approved for construction. The work is expected to conclude within the stated timeline, adhering to the registered specifications.