Hey Texas Downtown ers, here's a new grant for your downtown! The Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper Challenge (LQC Challenge) is a new challenge grant program from Patronicity. Join for your chance to win up to an additional $5,000 grant for your project! #TXD patronicity.com/lqc-grant?fbcl…

We love seeing our Texas Downtown members in the national media! Take a look at Downtown Tyler 's cool, Art Deco Greyhound Inn featured in the Saving Places article below on "Five Historic Greyhound Stations Live On With New Uses". @TylerTX Visit Tyler Tx savingplaces.org/stories/five-h…

Hey, @TexasDowntowners, get ready now for a Fall 2024 call for the RAISE transportation infrastructure grant for your downtown district to improve infrastructure in and around the corridor to create a more economically thriving district. mainstreet.org/the-latest/new…

Cheers to Mural Monday in Texas Downtown s! When done thoughtfully, public art can profoundly enrich communities. Follow best practices for maximizing the impact: seek community input and involvement, prioritize inclusion and representation, make art highly visible, etc. #TXD

Hot, Hot, Hot Off the Press! We are happy to announce that the 2024 Texas Downtown Conference schedule is now live. Don’t miss out on Early-Bird Registration. Register now through Friday, October 4, to secure your spot, texasdowntown.org/programs/texas… #TXD24 #AbileneTX #TXD #education

Hey, Texas Downtown , Rural Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Funding Announced! The USDA Rural Development is accepting applications for loans and grants to expand access to new and better markets for rural small business owners and entrepreneurs. rd.usda.gov/programs-servi…

Labor Day Weekend is that glorious 3-day break that comes right at the tail end of a (usually hot, hot, hot) Texas summer. Along with being a rare reprieve from work or school, it’s also a fantastic opportunity to do some traveling to TXD downtowns! #TXD tourtexas.com/articles/59/11…

It's the last Mural Monday of August, and Texas Downtown is focused on best practices for public art maintenance. Public art is an investment for the future. The life of an artwork doesn’t end after its purchase or installation date. More info, artworkarchive.com/.../public-art…... #TXD

Ready to make an impact on your and other Texas downtowns? Join us for the Texas Downtown Regional Roundtable in Burleson! 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on September 19. See the agenda and register now, texasdowntown.wildapricot.org/event-5760266 . We can't wait to see you in Old Town Burleson! #BurlesonTX #TXD

Save the Date-Nov. 13! Register today and learn about keeptxbeautiful 's Governor's Community Achievement Award (GCAA)—an opportunity for downtowns to win funding for a landscaping project and gain recognition from the Governor's Office! Register Now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

THANK YOU to all our incredible Texas Downtown members, board and committee members, volunteers, and staff across the state! Your hard work and dedication are what make our downtowns truly special. Wishing everyone a well-deserved and relaxing Labor Day Weekend! 🙌🎉 #TXD

Several of our Texas Downtown members are designated Texas Commission on the Arts' Cultural District Programs including the City of Abilene , our 2024 Texas Downtown Conference destination. Is your downtown? For more info, arts.texas.gov/initiatives/cu… #TCA #DenisonTX #AbileneTX #TXD

Looking for expert guidance to jump start or re-energize your downtown? Texas Downtown offers direct assistance membership services through our Downtown Assessment Program—and this fantastic assessment team just visited our 47th TXD member downtown in the City of Temple, TX ! #TXD

Ready for a fall road trip? This video about boosting local economies by promoting The NC Main to Main Trail program, maintomaintrail.com , got me dreaming of leaves turning and cooler nights! youtu.be/Pw8rQmwjwos?si… #TX

Hey to Texas Music Office 's new Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program (TMIR), a tax rebate for qualifying Texas music venues and festival promoters and is now accepting applications through Nov. 30 to help support the live music industry across the state. #TXD gov.texas.gov/music/tmir

Calling all Texas Downtown Champions! Meet us in the City of Burleson, TX 's downtown on Sept. 19 to spend the day collaborating and discovering key insights on business retention, shop local initiatives, and Old Town redevelopment. Save your spot today! texasdowntown.org/programs/round… #TXD

Help Texas Downtown kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month! From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we celebrate the 2024 theme, "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together", reflects the legacy of Hispanic leaders who have played a crucial role in building the Texas we know today.#TXD

LAST CALL: Don’t Miss Texas Downtown 's Final Regional Roundtable of the Year! Last chance to join us for an insightful day in the City of Burleson, TX this Thurs, Sept. 19! You’ll hear from two incredible speakers from LandDesign on Public Space Activation: Brian and Heth! #TXD

National Hispanic Heritage Month is here, and Giddings, Texas USA is ready to celebrate on Sept. 21! Last year’s Fiesta was unforgettable—featuring mariachi, dancing horses, folklorico, Aztec dancing, and even a lively Grito Contest! Join them for the 2nd Annual Giddings Fiesta! #TXD

Don't miss it....the Smithsonian is traveling to Small Town, Texas! Seven communities in Texas have been selected to host an exhibition from now through August 2025: San Augustine, Clifton, Brenham, Rockport, Buffalo Gap, San Elizario and Bandera! texastimetravel.com/plan/the-smith… #TXD