All of us at Texas Downtown wish y'all a safe & meaningful holiday. We remember the brave heroes who gave everything—their lives—for the freedoms we hold dear. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Thank you. To honor those we’ve lost, let’s keep community and kindness alive.#TXD

LAST CALL for Texas Downtown Members: Register TODAY for Tomorrow’s Free Webinar! There’s still time to grab your seat for, “Unlocking Your Downtown’s Story: Using Data to See What’s Working—and What’s Not.” 11:00 a.m. on May 28, Register: texasdowntown.org/programs/round… See you! #TXD

We mark the end of an era in Downtown Brenham Jennifer Eckermann—2022 Texas Downtown Susan H. Campbell Award for Professional Excellence winner—is retiring Friday. Let’s honor her legacy and the woman who inspired her—Anice Read—by paying it forward. Give texasdowntown.org/programs/anice…

Preservation Month is almost up and we are asking our Texas Downtown fam to give $40 for 40 Years to the Anice Read Fund. Need a reason? Jennifer Eckermann, is retiring today after 25+ years of incredible work with Downtown Brenham ! Donate today! texasdowntown.org/programs/anice… #TXD

Texas Summer Road Trip Tuesday: Burleson Bucket List Edition! The City of Burleson, TX proves that great things happen when downtowns mix history, hospitality, and a little bit of weird. Add it to your Texas summer bucket list and celebrate 40 years of Texas Downtown magic! #BTX #TXD

Hey Texas Downtown pros, we're heading to the City of Brownwood for a Regional Roundtable on June 13, so don’t miss it. The day is about connecting, sharing ideas, and leaving with tools you can use now. Whether you’re a TXD member or not, you’re WELCOME! texasdowntown.org/programs/round…

Get Outta Town! Trade your desk lunch for a burger that hasn’t changed since Elvis was king. Destination: Cameron in the Texas Brazos Trail First, Tex Miller's Hamburgers, since 1937. Next, Old Town Cameron Train Museum. The burgers are hot, trains are runnin', and history is alive!

TX Summer Road Trip Tuesday Tip #3! Father’s Day is coming, and we’ve got just a “cutting edge” plan for your next Texas Downtown adventure—Bowie, home of the World’s Largest Bowie Knife. Our Top 40 Bucket List wouldn’t be complete without paying tribute to TX's official knife!

TXD Summer Road Trip Tuesday Bucket List #4: Mineola Texas ! Let's Celebrate Texas Downtown 's 40th Anniversary Year! Must-do Mineola: Step off Amtrak at their working depot, catch a show at The Historic Select Theater, Spend the night at the restored Mineola Beckham Hotel @TXD40

Hey, Texas Downtown Members, Ready to Hit the Road? If you haven’t taken an online cruise through your member benefits, don't forget to login first. Buckle up—we’re giving you a map to the Top 5 Stops on your TXD online trip! Let’s hit the road and make some downtown mojo happen!

Think Pink and Power Up Your Downtown! Texas Downtown is headed to the Hogeye Capital of Texas—City of Elgin—for our next Regional Roundtable on Aug. 22. They will serve up a full day of downtown-focused education and resources. Register: texasdowntown.org/programs/round…

Our❤️is heavy from the devastating floods that swept the Texas Hill Country in July. If you want ways to understand the challenges these communities face and how to support their recovery, read the below news article, smartcitiesdive.com/news/5-steps-c…

Belated #MoneyMonday...on a Taco Tuesday! Texas Downtown has got actual money on the table, and Co-Founder Anice Read would not leave free money sitting around. In honor of TXD’s 40th, we’re giving away up to $10,000 per grant through the Anice Read Fund! texasdowntown.org/programs/anice…

Our #6 Texas Downtown Summer Road Trip Bucket List spot is serving SMOKED MEATS and SPIRITS in style, Welcome to Giddings! 1st stop: City Meat Market, where the pit has been fired up since the 1940s Next: Dime Box Distillery and Sixth Street Bourbon – where bourbon dreams happen!

BREAKING: It's Happing NOW! The 2025 Texas Downtown Conference in Waco is officially OPEN for Early-Bird Registration! Want more TXD Conference details? Sponsor? Exhibit? Bid to host the 2027 or 2028 TXD Conferences by Monday, Sept. 1? It’s ALL here: texasdowntown.org/programs/texas… #TXD

TXD's Next Summer Road Trip Bucket List Stop: City of Boerne ! Y’all, we HAVE to go! The Hill Country Mile is over 80 colorful boutiques, local restaurants, galleries, and craft breweries. And mark your holiday calendar for Dickens on Main. No true TX bucket list skips Boerne! #TXD40

Think your Downtown is the BEST in Texas? Prove it. The 2025 Texas Downtown President’s Awards deadline is now 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31! New award: Best Texas Downtown with 10 other Design and Achievement categories. Apply: texasdowntown.org/programs/presi… #2025PresidentsAwards #TXD

Summer’s ending, school’s starting—but there’s still time for one last Texas Downtown Road Trip. The CityofLevelland is the City of Mosaics in the heart of the TrailBlazer —100+ works of art, a charming gazebo, and the soon-to-open The Wallace Theater make it a perfect stop!

Summer’s ending, school’s starting—but there’s still time for one last Texas Downtown Summer Road Trip. CityofLevelland is the City of Mosaics in the heart of the TrailBlazer —100+ works of art, a charming gazebo, and the soon-to-open The Wallace Theater make it a perfect stop!

Hey, Texas Downtown Members! Ready to play downtown detective? Hunt through the TXD Resource Library, answer our monthly clue, and win a mystery prize at the 2025 Waco Conference in November! August Clue: When was the Downtown Parking webinar? texasdowntown.org/document-libra… #TXD40 #TXD