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In a feature interview on The Building Texas Show, Bastrop Mayor Ishmael Harris discusses the city’s rapid growth, collaboration with global brands like SpaceX and LS Electric, and his vision for a self-sustaining community anchored by long-term infrastructure, a regional hospital, and vibrant downtown events.

Dr. Brandon Chicotsky, TCU professor and private equity advisor, joins The Building Texas Show to discuss Fort Worth’s $6.7B capital investment, strategic growth, and how functional government and academic partnerships are positioning the city as a national model for economic development and quality of life.

Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves joins The Building Texas Show to discuss the city’s strategic growth, educational partnerships with Sul Ross State University, the challenge of rural EMS coverage and how Alpine is branding itself as the "Dark Sky Capital of Texas" to boost tourism and community vitality.

Tomball Mayor Lori Klein Quinn shares the city’s evolution from an oil and farming community to a thriving, intentionally planned hub in a new episode of The Building Texas Show. She highlights award-winning schools, festivals, economic anchors like Costco and Sam’s Club, and Tomball’s role in Houston’s rodeo trail ride tradition.

In a new episode of The Building Texas Show, Mayor Doug Weiss discusses Pflugerville's strategic growth, economic development successes, including local brand Community Impact & the city's recent designation as the "Trail Capital of Texas." He emphasizes resident-focused planning, infrastructure investment, & the vibrant quality of life for locals.

As growth accelerates along the Texas Hill Country corridor, Helotes, Texas offers a case study in disciplined leadership. In a conversation with Mayor Rich Whitehead, The Building Texas Show explores how fiscal restraint, civic engagement, and long-term planning allow small cities to grow without losing identity.

In this episode of The Building Texas Show, Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa shares how the Rio Grande Valley is quietly becoming one of Texas’ most resilient economic engines—driven by trade, regional cooperation, quality of life, and forward-thinking city leadership.

In this episode of The Building Texas Show, Mayor Carol McCutcheon shares how Sugar Land is preparing for global attention as a Host City Supporter for the 2026 World Cup—balancing growth, heritage, and long-term vision while positioning the city as a destination, economic hub, and welcoming gateway to Texas.

Lubbock is more than a college town. In this episode of The Building Texas Show, Mayor Mark McBrayer shares how long-term water planning, economic development, and quality of life are positioning Lubbock as one of Texas’ most important and overlooked growth cities.

Lakeway Mayor Tom Kilgore joins The Building Texas Show to discuss rapid growth, property rights, public safety, and long-term planning in the Texas Hill Country. The episode explores how Lakeway balances quality of life, economic development, and emergency preparedness while preserving its small-town character.