Economic development office outlines Pecan Festival plans, workforce lab, O'Reilly permitting
Feb 9, 2026
The city's Economic Development Corporation reported vendor interest and marketing plans for the Pecan Festival, described a proposed Digital Workforce Training Lab and partnerships under consideration, and said land-clearing and permitting are underway for the O'Reilly project.
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Nakia Smith, representing the Economic Development Corporation, updated the council on several initiatives: continued vendor interest and band bookings for the Pecan Festival; a planned marketing campaign and volunteer recruitment; a proposed Digital Workforce Training Lab with potential grants and partner outreach; and permitting and land-clearing activity on the O'Reilly project.
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