Caldwell County is going all-in on a massive 'Proto-Town' project designed to turn our area into a tech and innovation hub. It’s a huge pivot that’s set to completely reshape our local job market and the types of businesses moving into our neighborhood.
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This project is a high-stakes gamble that could bring in major tax revenue and high-paying jobs, though it comes with significant upfront infrastructure costs.
Local workers looking for high-tech careers and business owners who want to tap into a growing, modern economy will see the biggest wins.
Long-time residents might face rising costs of living and the loss of the area's quiet, rural character as the county rapidly industrializes.
‘Startup Cowboys’ Are Making This Texas Town the New Tech Hotspot WSJ
Caldwell County could see another massive data center project soon Austin American-Statesman
Proto-Town: A new frontier for innovation in Caldwell County Lockhart Post Register
538-acre 'Proto Town' technology and innovation hub planned for Caldwell County The Business Journals
1,500-acre data center campus, 800 jobs confirmed for small town in Caldwell County The Business Journals
Red Oak’s $15B Project Lone Star Moves Ahead in Caldwell County The Real Deal
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