The Building Texas Show
By Justin McKenzie
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The Building Texas Show with host, Justin McKenzie, about the balance of business and governance. Each week, we’ll interview the local leaders affecting the issues and uncover the power you have to forge the future.
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Worker Misclassification Could Cost You Everything | Here's Why
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Why Galveston Is Booming: Inside the 9 Million Visitor Economy
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Rural Texas Has a Problem—Alpine Found the Answer
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Bastrop, Texas Is Changing Overnight—Here's Why
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Edinburg Texas mayor discusses border region economic development
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Fort Worth Just Got $6.7 Billion and Nobody's Talking About It
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Inside Tomball with Mayor Lori Klein Quinn
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Doug Weiss: What's Next for Pflugerville?
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Why This Texas Town Lowered Taxes While Growing
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Texas Cannabis Marketplace: What's Coming Next?
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Texas Leaders Just Revealed Their $Billion Investment Strategy
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Why Lubbock Is Quietly Becoming One of Texas’ Most Important Cities | Mayor Mark McBrayer
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Sugar Land Texas & FIFA World Cup 2026: Mayor McCutcheon’s Vision
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Mike Pryor Reveals Texas Space Coalition's Secret Mission
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Midland, Texas Is Becoming a Space City—Here’s Why | Mayor Lori Blong
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Is Lakeway the Answer to Escaping Austin's High Taxes?
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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League City’s Future: Growth, Taxes & Infrastructure with Mayor Nick Long
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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How Bellaire Preserves Its Soul Inside Houston | Mayor Gus Pappas
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Inside Texas Angel Investing: How the Central Texas Angel Network Funds Startups Across Texas
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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What It’s Really Like to Run a Texas Lake Town | Sunrise Beach Village & Lake LBJ
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Building Del Rio, Texas: Border Growth, Infrastructure & Opportunity | Mayor Al Arreola
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Fuel Polishing Explained: Protecting Texas Generators & Critical Infrastructure
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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Denton, Texas is building a future driven by long-term planning, culture, and economic growth.
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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College Station’s Growth Story | Mayor John Nichols on University Growth, Innovation & the Future
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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The Building Texas Show | Mayor Mike Borger | Pampa, Texas, America
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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The Alamo Reimagined: Preservation, Archaeology, and San Antonio’s Future
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Arlington, Texas: Mayor Jim Ross on Growth, Innovation, and Hosting the World
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Odessa, Texas: Mayor Cal Hendrick on Jobs, Energy, Growth & the Permian Basin Opportunity
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Why McAllen, Texas Is Thriving | Mayor Javier Villalobos on Growth, Safety & the Border Economy
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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In this episode of The Building Texas Show, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Mayor Dylan Hedrick of Garland, Texas, the Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas. Mayor Hedrick shares how he moved from city council to the mayor’s seat, why listening is the most important part of leadership, and how Garland is navigating redevelopment, manufacturing growth, major bond investments, and the challenges of being a 98% built-out city. Learn how Garland is planning its next 25 years, why a single pothole can define city government, and how the city is positioning itself for new employers, a private hospital, and transformative development at I-635 and Shiloh. 00:00 – Welcome to The Building Texas Show 00:32 – Meet Mayor Dylan Hedrick: Winning the runoff and stepping into leadership 01:17 – Why he ran for mayor after six years on city council 02:18 – Garland today: Manufacturing, hats, food culture, and a growing downtown 03:42 – Collaboration with the Chamber, Dallas College, and employers 05:31 – Workforce training and the future of blue-collar jobs 06:08 – Planning a city that is 98% built out 07:20 – Comprehensive plans, lakefront strategy, and redevelopment focus 08:03 – Garland loses its hospital — and the plan to attract a new one 09:10 – Rebuilding I-635 and unlocking new economic opportunity 10:30 – Bonds, tax base growth, and doing more with less 12:05 – How bond programs fuel redevelopment and public infrastructure 13:01 – The biggest needs: A hospital, development partners, and investment 13:59 – “Garland is open for business”: Mayor Hedrick’s call to action 14:37 – Closing thoughts and invitation to visit Garland, Texas Garland Texas, Mayor Dylan Hedrick, Garland Cowboy Hat Capital, Garland economic development, Texas cities, Garland manufacturing, Garland hospital, Garland 635 Shiloh, Garland redevelopment, Building Texas Show, Justin McKenzie, Texas podcast, Fifth and State podcast
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Future of South San Antonio: Gilley Mendoza on Workforce Housing, Development, and Villaret Commons
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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The Startup Making Landfills Obsolete: LOCOAL Founder Miles Murray Returns
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Cedar Park’s Global Rise: Mayor Jim on Growth, Talent, and Building a Future-Ready City
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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How Community Colleges Are Powering the Future Workforce | Andrew Johnson, Lone Star College
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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Bringing the Bakersfield Sound Back to Texas Dance Halls | Visiting Texas
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Mayor Joe Boles Invites Texas to a Small-Town Christmas Experience | Visit Texas
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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David McInnis on Innovation, AI, and Quietly Building Texas
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Exploring Glen Rose, Texas | Dinosaur Capital of Texas | The Building Texas Show
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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The Charmadillo: Glamping, Community, and the Spirit of Center Point, Texas
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Bridging Business and Education for Growth
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Landing Opportunity Hondo’s Aviation Future
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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How Dallas College Helps Students Succeed
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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Revolutionizing Soil, Saving Farmers
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Fintech vs Community Bank: Who Will Win?
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Building Garland A Legacy of Collaboration
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Logistics, Innovation, and Workforce Development
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Inside Hondo’s Plan for a Thriving Future
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Rebuilding San Antonio: Tourism, Business & The Alamo
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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The Future of Workforce, Space, and Economic Growth
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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From Texas to the Moon and Beyond
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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The Texas Chateau You Never Knew
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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The AI Threat No One Is Ready For
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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The Hidden Power of Brand Identity | Ed Howie | The Building Texas Show
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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From Racing to Defense- Innovating Military Vehicles
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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San Antonio's SECRET to Startup Success: Geekdom’s Winning Formula
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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The HOME RENOVATION Expert Who Redefined Efficiency | Meet Karla Alvarado
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Why Soaring Technology is About to Revolutionize Rescue Missions Forever
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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The NEW Frontier of AI-Driven GROWTH | Why You Should Care Now!
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Dec 14, 2024 |
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The SECRET to Restoring Historic Buildings, from an Expert's Perspective
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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The SECRET to Comfort's Community Spirit Revealed by Chris Havens
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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Discover the Future of Off-Grid Living | Connexa’s Revolutionary Systems and Insight!
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Building a Legacy in Texas Wine Country | Dr. Bob Young's Community Impact
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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How High Street Businesses are Making Comfort, Texas UNFORGETTABLE
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Discover the SECRET to a Thriving Senior Community in Comfort, Texas | Alfredo Avalos' Vision
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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From Corporate World to Ranch Owner | Karen Ingram's Inspiring Journey of Community and Renewal
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Restoration and Community: Inside Craig Leeder's Vision for Comfort, Texas
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Small Town, Big Impact: Lisa Jenkins on Comfort, Texas Commerce and Community
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Bringing Comfort, TX to Life: The Power of Community and Pop-up Shops!
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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FLOOD MITIGATION Expert with 20 Years Experience Shares Top Riverbank Solutions
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Space Mining Opportunities Are About to Change FOREVER
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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Novium Designs Reveals Secrets to Revolutionizing Education with Space Technology!
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Intuitive Machines Takes LEAD in Texas Space Exploration!
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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From Meteorologist to Global Explorer: The Entrepreneurial Pivot of Jennifer Broome
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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The Building Texas Show: The Impact and Future of the GVTC Foundation with Sonia Aguillon
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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🚀 Boerne Little League’s Journey to the 2024 Little League World Series
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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The Building Texas Show - Assemble Cocktail: Crafting Experiences and Scaling Success
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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The Building Texas Show: Texas Space Commission, Brad Morrison
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Aug 31, 2024 |
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Beyond the Check: The True Meaning of Philanthropy with Gregg Muenster
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Aug 31, 2024 |
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The Building Texas Show: Main Street Retail, J. Forks
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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The Building Texas Show: Visit Boerne, Larry Woods
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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The Building Texas Show: LOCOAL, Miles Murray CEO and CoFounder
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Aug 04, 2024 |
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The Building Texas Show: Magdalena House
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Building Texas: Comfort, TX - From Urban Life to Agricultural Dreams
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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Building Texas: Comfort, TX - The Present
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Jul 07, 2024 |
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Building Texas: Comfort, TX - The Past
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Jun 29, 2024 |
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The Building Texas Show - 50th Episode
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #149 - Brad Morrison
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Jun 02, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #148 - Joe Serio
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May 26, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #147 - Glen Boehm
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May 19, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #146 - Keith Brady & Lissette Jimenez
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May 12, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #145 - Jennifer Milton & Keven London
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May 05, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #144 - James Rice
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #143 - ROTC Leader Goldstrum
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #142 - Rabbi Yossi Marrus
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #141 - Tiffany Phillips & Sarah Wilburn
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #140 - Andy and Missy Ivankovich
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Mar 31, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #139 - Heath Hale
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Mar 24, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #138 - Carlin Friar
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #137 - Callie Roberson
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Mar 10, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #136 - Amber Wakem
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Mar 03, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #135 - Andy Rawls
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Feb 25, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #134 - Texas State Representative Jon Rosenthal
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Feb 18, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #133 - Will Roman
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Feb 11, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #132 - Kyle Biedermann
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #131 - Buda EDC
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Jan 28, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #130 - Michael Stewart
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #129 - Representative Ellen Troxclair
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Jan 14, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #128 - Luis Martinez | Capital Factory | Sr. Venture Associate
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Jan 07, 2024 |
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Building Texas - #127 - Real County Judge, Bella Rubio
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #126 - Sheriff Nathan Johnson Real County
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Dec 24, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #125 - Staci Almager
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #124 - Brad Cornell
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Dec 10, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #123 - Angela Hein
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #122 - Sonia Aguillon
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #121 - Doctor Mac
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Nov 19, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #120 - Agnes Hubbard
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Nov 12, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #119 - David Vequist
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Nov 05, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #118 - Super Dave Quinn
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Oct 29, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #117 - Roman Sandoval
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Oct 22, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #116 - Tommy Mathews
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Oct 15, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #115 - Steve Mack
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Oct 08, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #114 - Justin McKenzie and Somer Baburek
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #113 - David Spencer
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Sep 24, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #112 - CS Freeland
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Sep 17, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #111 - Dr. Thomas Price
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Sep 10, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #110 - Sam Riehn
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Sep 03, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #109 - Mayor Frank Ritchie
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Aug 27, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #108 - Boerne 0.5k
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Aug 20, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #107 - Miles Murray
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Aug 13, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #106 - Jeff Flinn
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Aug 06, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #105 - The Intern Show
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Jul 30, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #104 - Dakota Durden With GRIT Co.
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #103 - Boerne City Manager Ben Thatcher
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Jul 16, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #102 - Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation Part 2
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Jul 09, 2023 |
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Building Texas - #101 - Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation
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Jul 01, 2023 |