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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.

Midland, Texas is emerging as a national hub for space, workforce, and opportunity. With AST SpaceMobile operating at Spaceport Midland, a median age of 32, and growing investment in education, healthcare, and the trades, the city is attracting talent and building the future of West Texas.

League City Mayor Nick Long joins The Building Texas Show to discuss explosive growth, lowering property taxes, infrastructure planning, and quality of life. From NASA and the ports to boating, tourism, and smart development, discover why League City’s future matters now.

The Building Texas Show features Bellaire Mayor Gus Pappas in a long-form conversation on governance, infrastructure, and intentional growth inside the Houston region. The episode explores flood mitigation, zoning discipline, and why Bellaire continues to stand apart as a model for long-term civic stewardship.

Diesel fuel failure is an overlooked infrastructure risk. In this episode of The Building Texas Show, founder Whit Runion of Fuel Perfect explains fuel polishing, generator readiness, and why contaminated fuel threatens hospitals, data centers, and critical facilities across Texas.

In a new episode of The Building Texas Show, Mayor Rob Hardy offers an inside look at Sunrise Beach Village, a waterfront city of 800 on Lake LBJ. The conversation explores small-town leadership, parks, public safety, water infrastructure, and why rural Texas communities thrive through service and stewardship.

On The Building Texas Show, Central Texas Angel Network Chairman Gary Forni breaks down how angel investors really evaluate startups, why disciplined process matters, and how CTAN supports entrepreneurs across Texas through capital, mentorship, education, and statewide collaboration that strengthens emerging innovation ecosystems.

In an audio-only episode of The Building Texas Show, Mayor Al Arreola discusses Del Rio’s next chapter—focusing on infrastructure, cross-border collaboration, Laughlin Air Force Base, and why this Texas border city is positioned for long-term economic growth.

In this episode of The Building Texas Show, Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth shares how long-term planning, culture-driven economic impact, and workforce-focused development are shaping Denton’s future—proving a fast-growing North Texas city can scale without losing its identity.