Texas Midwest

08/24/2026

Data Center Deep Dive - Week 2: Preparing Your Community 🏗️⚡Rural West Texas has a major opportunity with expanding digital infrastructure—if our communities are site-ready!

Part 2 focuses on evaluating power grid capacity, water utilities, fiber connectivity, and land use before site selectors arrive. Proactive planning helps safeguard local resources while positioning your community for growth.

Featuring different guest panelists each week!

🔗 Get registered today: https://tmcn.org/event/data-center-deep-dive-week-1-understanding-data-centers/

Hosted by Collegiate Edu-Nation & TMCN

08/21/2026

Hey, Rural Champions! 👋 What a great start to our Rural Data Center Readiness Series with TMCN and Collegiate Edu-Nation's Initiative! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Week 1: Data Center 101.

📺 Missed Week 1? Watch the recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lB7QE79GrIM

Now, we're keeping the momentum going with Week 2: Preparing Your Community Before They Arrive! 🏗️⚡This week, we’re focusing on community readiness—how rural leaders can evaluate grid capacity, water utilities, fiber infrastructure, and land use before developers reach out.

🗓️ When: Wednesday at 12:00 PM CT
📍 Where: Live on Zoom
💡 Hosted by: Collegiate Edu-Nation & Texas Midwest Community Network
👉 Registration is required for each weekly session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yxJRYbLkQdiRzFxLdL07TQ

Knowledge today. Opportunity tomorrow. See you Wednesday at noon! 🚀

08/21/2026

Head over to Hamilton, Texas! 🗺️

Writer Christy Nicholson shares why this charming community is a must-visit, featuring local shops, historic square stops, and great outdoor activities.

Read her full piece below:

Texas Hill Country is full of communities that are worth a stop on a drive through the area. This charming town is one spot hunters especially will enjoy.

08/21/2026

Looking for ways to get involved, learn, or unwind across Midwest Texas over the next week? We’ve got a fantastic lineup of community events happening across our region! 🌟

🎸 Free Concert in Graham — The SpazmaticsKick off your weekend on Friday, August 21st with a high-energy, free 80s tribute concert hosted by Visit Graham Texas! Head over to visitgrahamtexas.com for venue details and times.

📈 TMCN Economic Development Strategic Planning Webinar - On Tuesday, August 25th at 10:00 AM, join local leaders as guest speaker Justin Jaworski shares how to build a strategic roadmap for rural community success. Register today at tmcn.org!

💡 TMCN Data Center Deep Dive: Week 2 - On Wednesday, August 26th at 12:00 PM, tune in for part two of our series exploring data center timelines, local workforce opportunities, and infrastructure impacts. Reserve your virtual seat at tmcn.org!

🌾 Heart of Texas Trade Days in Brady - Planning a weekend road trip? Explore local vendors, crafts, and antiques at the G. Rollie White Downs in Brady! Find details on tourtexas.com.

Where are you heading this week? Share your local events in the comments! 👇

08/20/2026

Join us for the 10th Biennial Lawmakers Luncheon!🏛️

We’re bringing together community leaders, regional stakeholders, and elected officials to discuss key issues, spur economic development, and highlight innovation across our region. Don't miss this high-impact networking event as we celebrate 30 years of working together for Texas Midwest communities!

🗓️ Date: October 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
👉 Reserve your seat today: https://tmcn.org/event/10th-biennial-lawmakers-luncheon/

08/19/2026

What’s the biggest economic development challenge or opportunity facing your community right now? 📈👇Whether you're looking to attract new businesses, support local growth, or prepare for long-term success, having a solid strategy makes all the difference.

Join us for an insightful Zoom webinar featuring Justin Jaworski as we dive into Economic Development Strategic Planning and how to build a roadmap for our Midwest Texas communities!

📅 When: Tuesday, August 25th at 10:00 AM
💻 Where: Zoom Webinar
🎟️ Register: https://tmcn.org/event/economic-development-strategic-planning/

Drop your questions or the topics you're most excited to learn about in the comments below! 💬

08/19/2026

Join us today for a Data Center Deep Dive!

📣 Today’s the day, Rural Champions!

Join us at 12 PM CT for a deep dive into Data Center 101 and what data center development could mean for rural communities.

💻 Get informed. Ask questions. Be prepared for what’s ahead.

⏰ TODAY | 12 PM CT
🔗 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yxJRYbLkQdiRzFxLdL07TQ

08/18/2026

What’s your favorite town or hidden gem to explore in the Texas Midwest? 🚗👇

Every community in our region has a story written on its walls — like this historic mural in De Leon, Texas (pictured here a few years back before its recent repainting)! From local art and rich history to vibrant main streets, our region is packed with places waiting to be discovered.

Drop your top regional spots in the comments! 🎨✨

08/17/2026

There is still time to sign up for Data Center Deep Dive: Week 1 happening this Wednesday at 12:00 PM! 💡

This week, we will dive into what data centers are, how they impact local jobs, and the lasting effects they will have on rural Texas communities. Hear directly from guest panelists who are experts in their fields: Haley Stuteville from Google, Chris Harris from Tech Labs, Nicole Dill representing IREN, and Sterling Lee with Cholla Energies.

We hope to see you there as we explore the types, timeline, and overall impact of data centers in our region!

💻 Visit tmcn.org to register today!

Hosted in Collabration with Collegiate Edu-Nation

08/17/2026

We're excited to announce the Annual TMCN Conference — The Rural Advantage: Innovation & Opportunity! 🌟

Join community leaders and partners as we dive into the growing digital infrastructure coming to Texas, how rural communities should prepare, and how AI will change the rural landscape.

📅 Date & Time: October 14th | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Hendrick Health Volunteers Hall (4310 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX)

Follow us for speaker announcements and event updates! Visit https://tmcn.org/event/tmcn-annual-conference-the-rural-advantage/ to register. We hope to see you there!