Twelve Regions. One Texas Story.
Welcome to Gone To Texas Podcast: Texas 12, a year-long special series spotlighting all 12 regions of Texas, one region at a time, one month at a time.
Each month, we drop into a different corner of the state to share the real stories of business owners who live, work, and play in their communities and why they chose them. From manufacturing floors to main streets, from workforce pipelines to quality of life, these are the places where companies thrive and families call home.
This Month: Central Texas
Right now, we’re diving into Central Texas where innovation meets authenticity, fast-growing communities balance opportunity with quality of life, and business growth happens alongside culture, creativity, and connection. From emerging tech hubs to legacy industries evolving in real time, this region shows how momentum and identity can coexist without compromise.
Expect straight-talk conversations, real-world insights, and a clear look at why Central Texas continues to attract businesses, talent, and investment from across the country.
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Fairfield
Fairfield, Texas offers businesses a strategic Central Texas location with direct access to major transportation corridors, connecting companies efficiently to Dallas, Houston, and beyond. Positioned along Interstate 45 and supported by regional highway infrastructure, Fairfield provides the accessibility companies need without the congestion and costs of larger metros. Combined with a pro-business environment, available sites and buildings, and a community committed to supporting growth, Fairfield is an ideal place for companies looking to expand, relocate, and operate with long-term confidence
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Waco- TSTC
Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Waco is the flagship campus of a statewide system focused on delivering hands-on, technical education aligned with industry needs. Established in 1965, TSTC was created by the State of Texas to help meet workforce demands and remains the only statewide technical college system in Texas. The Waco campus offers training in high-demand fields such as advanced manufacturing, aviation maintenance, electrical power and controls, information technology, and transportation technologies. Programs are designed in collaboration with employers to prepare students for careers that support Texas industries, with an emphasis on practical skills, real-world experience, and job placement outcomes.
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Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Right now, we’re diving into the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex where scale meets speed, global companies collide with entrepreneurial grit, and infrastructure is built to handle growth without hesitation. Expect straight-talk conversations, real-world insights, and a clear look at why the Metroplex continues to be one of the most competitive business environments in Texas and the country.
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McKinney
Frisco
Dallas
This Week's City Focus
Fairview
Fairview, Texas offers a business-friendly environment rooted in quality of life, strategic location, and community support. As part of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex with direct access to major highways and regional infrastructure, Fairview combines small-town character with big-city amenities, making it appealing for companies and residents alike. The Fairview Economic Development Corporation highlights the town’s pro-business climate, local incentives, and supportive resources designed to help new and existing businesses grow. With a highly educated workforce and proximity to North Texas markets, Fairview provides both access and community appeal for those looking to relocate or expand their operations while enjoying a tight-knit, quality lifestyle.
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Deep In The Heart Of Upper East Texas
Right now, we’re exploring Upper East Texas where legacy industries meet next-generation growth, communities invest in workforce, and businesses find room to expand without the friction of big metros. Expect honest conversations, on-the-ground insights, and proof that opportunity in Texas doesn’t stop at city limits.
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Follow along as Texas 12 unfolds because the best place to grow might be one you haven’t met yet.
Kilgore
Where Operational Advantage Meets Scalable Growth
Kilgore, Texas offers an operational advantage few markets can match. Where strategic location, skilled labor, and low operating costs converge to drive profitability. With prime access to major transportation routes, low taxes, and competitive utility rates, companies that locate here position themselves to outperform competing markets.
From Synergy Park, a Class A, campus-style business park with scenic, shovel ready sites, to the hands on support of the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation, this is a community engineered for enterprise expansion without congestion, complexity, or gridlock.
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Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs & Hopkins County is a strategic small-city business location in Northeast Texas, positioned along Interstate 30 about 80 miles east of Dallas and roughly a short drive from major Texas markets like Tyler and Texarkana, giving companies easy access to regional transportation corridors.
The Sulphur Springs–Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation actively supports capital investment, job creation, workforce training, and quality of life, helping both new and existing businesses thrive through education programs, workforce resources, and community partnerships. The area hosts a diverse base of employers spanning manufacturing, food production, services, and logistics from Aero Space Aluminum and BEF Foods to Fidelity Express and flow control firms and continues to build on its strong mix of industry and community amenities. Sulphur Springs offers the advantages of a smaller community with proximity to a major metro area, making it attractive for relocation and expansion projects that seek both connectivity and quality of life for employees.
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TexAmericas
TexAmericas Center is a visionary economic engine on the Texas side of the Texarkana metropolitan area One of the largest mixed-use industrial parks in the Americas with roughly 12,000 development-ready acres and about 3.5 million sq ft of commercial and industrial space offering rail, interstate, and logistics advantages right off I-30.
As a State of Texas-sanctioned Local Redevelopment Authority, TAC transforms former military property into ready-to-build sites, flex space, and custom facilities with streamlined permitting, incentives, and logistics services that help businesses accelerate speed to market and growth.
With top national rankings, certified shovel-ready sites, strategic rail connectivity, and services from build-to-suit to third-party logistics, TexAmericas Center gives companies the infrastructure, location, and support to compete and expand across multiple industries while fueling jobs and regional prosperity.
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Jacksonville, Texas
Bring Your Business Home to Jacksonville, Texas
East Texas is a “hidden gem” offering a fantastic environment to raise a family and escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Couple that with an available workforce, attractive labor rates, development-friendly processes and codes, abundant natural resources, and sound infrastructure and utilities and you have the perfect place to bring your business home to thrive.
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