Largest Costco in Texas breaks ground in Midland [Video]

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland residents are celebrating a major milestone as Costco officially breaks ground on its first location in the city. 

Set to become the largest Costco in Texas at 180,000 square feet, the new store will transform the 191 Corridor into a hub of activity and economic growth.

The long-awaited development, spearheaded by a collaboration between the City of Midland, the Midland Development Corporation (MDC) and Costco, is expected to open by mid-2025.

A New Era of Growth for Midland

Midland Mayor Lori Blong reflected on the journey to bring Costco to Midland, highlighting the setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Back in 2019-2020, we were in talks with Costco, but the pandemic and economic shifts put those plans on hold. We thought it was a lost opportunity,” Mayor Blong said. “But through …