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The Building Texas Show with host, Justin McKenzie, where he talks about the balance of business and governance and growth across Texas. We interview the local leaders affecting the issues, business owners creating momentum and founders who are working to change the world, and inspire you to uncover the power you have to forge the future.
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Every week, host Justin McKenzie sits down with the local leaders at the intersection of business and governance — uncovering the issues that
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EP 178
17:49
Sep 14, 2026
The Hidden Damage Hard Water Is Doing to Your Home Right Now
San Antonio's water runs 10 to 32 grains hard—and in Helotes, up to 150. Hidden damage in your home Hard water damagin
EP 177
29:21
Sep 14, 2026
Inside Fredericksburg ISD's INCubatoredu Program | The Building Texas Show
Jason Roemer has taught business at Fredericksburg High School for 27 years — the last two building the school's INCubat
EP 176
26:45
Sep 14, 2026
Catalyzing Innovation at Texas State University
Texas State University is up to $183 million in research expenditures, and invention disclosures have tripled in the pas
EP 175
22:59
Sep 14, 2026
Texas Screwworm Is Back, and So Is the Pronghorn Comeback | Building Texas Show
Pronghorn don't jump fences. They just stop. That single fact nearly wiped them out of West Texas, and it's the reason B
EP 174
15:52
Sep 14, 2026
She Left Construction to Become a 4th-Generation Pitmaster | Sloan Rinaldi
She spent decades building buildings — now she's built a barbecue empire. On this episode of The Building Texas Show, fi
EP 173
17:27
Sep 14, 2026
San Antonio Homeowners Are Choosing Fiberglass—Here's Why
A fiberglass pool can last a lifetime — or fail early — and the difference is almost never the shell brand alone. It is
EP 172
7:11
Aug 31, 2026
No Storage Unit. Still 24/7 Access: Tuff Shed
In San Antonio, you can go up to 300 square feet without a building permit. Tuff Shed designs stick-built custom sheds,
EP 171
6:44
Aug 7, 2026
University President on Spaceport Expansion & Energy Diversification
UTPB serves 7,400 students in the heart of the Permian Basin — and most come from within 150 miles. President Dr. Woodle
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We're always looking for the next great Texas story. If you're a founder, operator, builder, or doer with something real to share, we want to hear from you. The best episodes come from guests who've done the work and aren't afraid to talk about what it actually took.
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- Founders and operators building companies in or for Texas
- Founders and operators building companies in or for Texas
- Community builders, civic leaders, and cultural voices
- People with a story — not a sales pitch
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- Apply — Tell us your story in a few sentences.
- Pre-interview — A short call so we can find the angle that'll resonate.
- Record — Remote or in-studio in Texas. Usually 45–60 minutes.
- Launch — We handle production, promotion, and distribution.