Texas Wins 2020 Gold Shovel Development Award

15 Jun 2020

Area Development’s annual Gold and Silver Shovel Awards recognize states for their achievements in attracting high-value investment projects that will create a significant number of new jobs in their communities.

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Texas Ranked Best State for Business for 16th Consecutive Year

Jun 11 2020

AUSTIN, TX – Texas has secured the No. 1 spot on Chief Executive Magazine's annual ranking of the Best and Worst States for Business. Texas has achieved the top spot every year since the ranking's inception. The ranking reflects CEO perceptions of the best and worst states for business...

Multiple overpass projects planned along Interstate 30

Jun 5 2020

“These are the projects you can expect will go to contract in the near future,” Perry said during the unveiling of TxDOT’s Rural Transportation Improvement Program.

Royse City ISD named national showcase district

Apr 30 2020

In a virtual phone call on April 24, district administrators from Royse City ISD listened as Capturing Kids’ Hearts Founder Flip Flippen announced the district as a National Showcase District. This top honor from the Flippen Group means that Royse City ISD is one of only six districts in...

The Royse City, TX Community

Royse City is home to a growing number of young professionals and families. The average age within the city is 32 years old, and the educational attainment is higher than the national average. This has led to a population that is active, educated, and earns around $90,000 per year - far more than the national average. With 15,000 new homes in some stage of development, the city’s growth is expected to continue for some time. As it does, investments are being made in parks and recreation and the local school district.