Texas Midwest

09/25/2026

Midwest Texas is going to be busy this weekend with fun activities happening across the region! 📣 Check out these events or comment an event your town is hosting this weekend.

🥳45th Annual Comanche County Pow Wow - Looking for family fun and stuff for the adults? The CCPW has it all, with a car/tractor show, vendors galore, kids activities, preformances from the Sahawe Dancers and truly so much more! Sep. 26th & 27th | Sat: 10 am to 6 pm, Sun: 12 pm to 4 pm | Comanche City Park | Comanche Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture

🚗 Motor Madness Car Show & Party on the Square - Head to Anson, TX to check out their car show and then hang around for some great vendors, inflatable water slides, and more! Sep. 26th | 🚗10 am to 4 pm 🎉4 pm to 10 pm | Anson Square | Anson Chamber of Commerce

🐃Texas Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail Celebration - This Saturday, celebrate the launch of the Texas Buffalo Soldiers Hertitage Trail, a statewide experience to honor the courage and lasting impact of African American soliders who served the Texas Frontier in the 19th century! Sep. 26th | 10 am to 2 pm | Abilene State Park | Buffalo Soldiers Program- Texas Parks and Wildlife

🤠57th Annual Cowboy Capital of the World PRCA Rodeo - Join cowboys from across the U.S. for the Annual PRCA Rodeo happening in Stephenville, TX. On Saturday, enjoy the Rodeo Hertitage Parade that morning, then explore Stephenville before heading to the fairgrounds for night 3! Sep. 25th & 26th | Stephenville Chamber of Commerce / Cowboy Capital of the World Pro Rodeo

Where are you headed this weekend? Share a photo from the event in the comments!📸

(Photo: Kylee Harris - 2024, 44th Annual Comanche County Pow Wow)

09/25/2026

There has always been something special about rural Midwest Texas. We knew it. We lived it. And now, others are beginning to see it, too. 🌾✨

Across our region, communities are navigating new opportunities and challenges—from preserving local businesses and school enrollment to managing new interest in renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.

Whether your community is asking, "How do we keep what we have?" or "How do we prepare for what is coming?"—there is strength in coming together.

That is why we invite you to join us for the TMCN Annual Conference: The Rural Advantage!

📅 When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Where: Hendrick Health Volunteers Hall (4310 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX)
🎟️ Register on the TMCN Website

Bring your voice, connect with fellow leaders, economic developers, and city/county officials, and explore actionable strategies for digital growth, AI, and community resilience.

Space is limited this year, so be sure to register early!

09/25/2026

The deep dive we are most excited for, Lessons Learned! We hope to see you all next week.

⚡ WEEK 7: LESSONS LEARNED

We’ve spent six weeks digging into what rural communities need to know about data center readiness. Now, we’re hearing from leaders who have lived it.

Join us for Week 7 of the Data Center Deep Dive as our guest panelists share firsthand experiences, lessons learned, and what they wish communities knew before development arrived.

💬 Real experiences.
💡 Practical takeaways.
🏘️ Lessons rural communities can use.

📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 12 PM CT
💻 Virtual

📲 Scan the QR code or use the link to register and join the conversation!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yxJRYbLkQdiRzFxLdL07TQ

09/24/2026

Real-world experience is the best guide when planning for major digital infrastructure. 🚀

In Week 5 of the Data Center Deep Dive series, TMCN and Collegiate-EduNation cover Lessons Learned (Real-World Insights). Community leaders and economic developers will explore case studies and actionable takeaways to help streamline development, avoid costly mistakes, and position their regions for sustainable success.

Don't miss out on these practical best practices for your community!

09/22/2026

We are thrilled to introduce Brittany Williams, Chief Partnerships Officer at Collegiate Edu-Nation, as our keynote speaker for the 32nd Annual TMCN Conference — The Rural Advantage: Innovation & Opportunity Summit! 🚀

In her role at Collegiate Edu-Nation, Brittany drives strategic collaborations, builds strong community networks, and expands transformative educational and workforce opportunities across rural regions. She’ll be leading an insightful discussion to help us align our efforts as we navigate the digital infrastructure wave in rural Texas.

Ready to explore the digital infrastructure wave in rural Texas and learn how to capitalize on partnerships with these emerging companies? We hope to see you there!📣

📅 October 14th, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Hendrick Health Volunteer Center (Abilene, TX)
🔗 Secure your spot: https://tmcn.org/

09/21/2026

What role do data centers play in local public safety and community infrastructure? Find out in Week 6 of our Data Center Deep Dive series! 🚨📊

We’re breaking down emergency response considerations, local resource management, and how municipalities balance tech growth with strong public services—explained in plain, accessible language.

🗓 When: Wednesday, September 23rd | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Register here: https://tmcn.org/data-center-deep-dive/

Bring your questions and join the conversation on community planning! 🤝

09/18/2026

Want to do something fun with the family this weekend? Check out these events in Midwest Texas!

Friday, Sep. 18th
🎡 West Texas Fair & Rodeo - Last weekend for delicious food, carnival rides, entertainment, and more!(Sep. 14th - Sep. 19th | Expo Center of Taylor County)
🏍️ Roaring Ranger Days Festival - Head to Ranger, TX for their festival where you can enjoy a parade, a quilt show, and family friendly activities. Plus enjoy a show from Bryan Jackson, the “Wheelie King”!(Sep. 18 - 20th | Ranger, TX)

Saturday, Sep. 19th
🍁 Cypress Plaza Downtown Market - Shop local makers, boutiques, and small businesses for a fun fall day in Abilene!(Cypress Plaza)
🛍️ Cisco Chamber of Commerce is hosting a City Wide Fall Garge Sale, go dig and find your next treasure.(Cisco, Texas)
🇲🇽 Dublin Texas Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Hispanic Heritage Festival with a car show, vendors, live performances and more!(Dublin City Park | 8:00am - 10:00pm)

Looking Ahead:
🏬 City of Brownwood, Texas - Government is hosting a ribbon cutting of The Shops On Commerce! (Sep. 22nd - 10:30am | Brownwood, TX)
💃🏻 San Angelo Chamber of Commerce is helping celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Stephen’s Performing Arts Center with a special SHEEP unveiling! (Sep. 24th - 6:00 to 7:00pm)

Share a photo from an event you went to this weekend, or maybe a small business you supported! See you out and about in Midwest Texas🤠