Republished From the Office of Congressman Roger Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n
STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) is proud to announce that $3.575 million in Community Project Funding has been secured for Tarleton State University\u2019s Innovation and Incubation Hub site preparation project through the fiscal year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The funding will support the demolition of blighted property and site preparation for the future Innovation and Incubation Hub. This facility is designed to serve Tarleton State University, Stephenville, and the surrounding rural counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am proud to announce this more than $3.5 million investment in Tarleton State University and the Stephenville community,\u201d said Congressman Williams. \u201cThis project will lay the foundation for an Innovation and Incubation Hub that strengthens rural economic development, supports entrepreneurship, and creates high-quality jobs in the area. This is exactly the kind of investment our district deserves to help promote economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local leaders have expressed strong support for the project. Tarleton State will work with them to ensure the facility meets the needs of Stephenville, Erath County, and the surrounding region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis project exemplifies the best of what the A&M System offers our students and communities. I thank Congressman Williams for his support and congratulate Tarleton State University on this funding\u201d said Texas A&M University System Chancellor Glenn Hegar. \u201cThis project underscores the A&M System\u2019s commitment to empowering rural Texans through educational and entrepreneurial endeavors. The Innovation and Incubation Hub will bring together the outstanding expertise of Tarleton State\u2019s faculty and staff with visionary community leaders to create an ecosystem that fosters growth and establishes a pipeline for tomorrow\u2019s entrepreneurs and leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCongressman Roger Williams continues to be a steadfast champion for Tarleton State University, and we are grateful for his leadership and investment,\u201d said Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley. \u201cThe $3.575 million commitment to the Innovation and Incubation Hub project reflects a shared belief in the power of education and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge, as well as workforce development and the long-term economic growth across Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cProjects like this demonstrate what can be accomplished when local, state, and federal partners work together,\u201d said Erath Co. Judge Brandon J. Huckabee. \u201cThe Innovation and Incubation Hub will create opportunities in our region that benefit students, businesses and our community for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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