Casey's #04819

Casey's Convenience Store at 3305 South Eastman Dr. in Longview is undergoing a renovation and alteration project with an estimated cost of $650,000. The 5,209 sq ft site is located in Gregg County and is privately funded on private land. The filing identifies the project as Casey's #04819 Longview, TX, managed by owner of record Fikes Wholesale. The scope includes an interior remodel with new walk-in coolers, kitchen rework, ADA upgrades, roof DOAS, and related MEP work. The registered accessibility specialist is Clinton P Ryan, and the design firm of record is Norr LLC.

The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for February 2027. The scheduled construction start is December 2026, creating a build window of 67 days. This timeframe is shorter than the county median of 92 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in Gregg County. The estimated cost places this project in the top quarter of comparable filings, with a cost per square foot of $125, which is above the county median of $70.

Project Scope and Local Context

The renovation involves significant interior upgrades, including the installation of new walk-in coolers and a complete kitchen rework. ADA upgrades are also part of the scope to ensure accessibility compliance. The roof DOAS and related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work indicate a comprehensive overhaul of the building's infrastructure. Fikes Wholesale has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,420,000, including locations in Tyler, Longview, Kemp, West, and Amarillo. Norr LLC, the design firm, has six other registered projects totaling $4,550,000 across Texas, including locations in Temple, Killeen, and Rusk.

The surrounding area, ZIP code 75602, has a population of about 20,394 with a median household income of $56,659. There are 8,131 housing units in the area, and housing is mostly owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is $122,700. Gregg County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project is one of 108 renovation or alteration projects registered in Gregg County in the last 24 months.

The project status is Project Registered with TDLR. The facts provided do not indicate that the business is open or operating. The construction timeline and scope are the primary focus of the TDLR registration. The specific details of the interior remodel and infrastructure upgrades are documented in the filing, providing a clear picture of the work planned for this Casey's location in Longview.