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On The Building Texas Show, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Manor Mayor Dr. Chris Harvey to unpack how one of Austin's fastest-growing cities is racing to build its first library, first rec center, and a 50-bed hospital before 22,000 new residents arrive by 2030.

On The Building Texas Show, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Lisa Hermes of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce and Sherrod Davis of EcoMap to unpack how one of Texas' fastest-growing cities is tackling water, infrastructure, data centers, and a centralized ecosystem platform built for round-the-clock entrepreneurs.

On The Building Texas Show, Justin McKenzie interviews Waco Surf owners David Taylor and Luke Schock about transforming a former Barefoot Ski Ranch into a year-round sold-out destination, and their plans for Desperado, a 400-acre Texas ranch community built around a second surf pool.

Strategist Michael Shear joins host Justin McKenzie to argue that fiber networks, edge computing, and distributed office hubs from Austin to Luling to Cedar Park could replace downtown high-rises, ease I-35 congestion, and reshape the future of work across Central Texas.

Episode 2 of The Cavallini Legacy takes listeners inside the Cavallini & Co. studio, exploring the hidden structural engineering, year-and-a-half build timelines, and an 18-year story of salvaged Hurricane Rita stained glass windows that found a new home at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary.

On The Building Texas Show, Founder's Arena President Pamela Cytron tells host Justin McKenzie why she relocated to Arlington in 2023, how the city bridges Dallas and Fort Worth, and why the Grand Prix, UTA, and Arlington ISD are fueling a fast-rising startup ecosystem.

In a featured interview on The Building Texas Show, San Angelo Mayor Tom Thompson discusses the city’s economic momentum, including the potential for a multi-billion dollar data center, airport expansion, and the "Ports to Plains" corridor initiative. He outlines a vision for sustainable growth through infrastructure, water reclamation, and higher

In a special episode of the Change & Creativity Podcast, host Judy Oskam interviews Justin McKenzie, host of the Building Texas Show. They discuss Texas’s innovation ecosystem, the critical role of local leadership, and how storytelling can drive economic development from the Panhandle to the Hill Country.

Live from South by Southwest (SXSW) 2026 in downtown Austin, startup strategist Paul O’Brien joined The Building Texas Show to discuss the launch of his new book, Startup Ecosystems. O’Brien shared strategic insights on navigating SXSW, building resilient innovation hubs, and the critical importance of regional collaboration for the Texas economy.

An America House panel, moderated by Justin McKenzie, recently gathered national tech leaders at the Texas Capitol to discuss evolving innovation ecosystems. The discussion highlighted Texas' collaborative advantage, diverse founder support, and strategic investments in critical sectors, with insights from Capital Factory leaders.