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What makes @CityofLubbocktexas one of the most underrated growth stories in the state?
In this episode of @thebuildingtexasshow host Justin McKenzie sits down in Lubbock with Mayor Mark McBrayer for a deep, honest conversation about how this West Texas city is planning for the future — not just the next election cycle, but the next 100 years.
Lubbock is often associated with @texastech but as Mayor McBrayer explains, the city stands on three powerful pillars: education, agriculture, and healthcare — with a growing industrial and entrepreneurial economy now accelerating that momentum.
In this conversation, we explore:
Why Lubbock is one of the youngest major cities in Texas
The future of West Texas
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