Inside Central Texas is a community-focused digital publication with one clear mission: to create an online space where individuals can find joy in their daily lives, happiness in everyday interactions, and opportunities for growth—whether personal, educational, or financial.

We strive to achieve this mission through the following commitments:

1. Celebrating Good News
   We share the positive developments happening throughout Central Texas. While uplifting stories are at the heart of our content, we also prioritize the well-being of our communities by publishing essential alerts related to health, safety, and other critical local information when needed.

2. Promoting Community Activities
   From small business workshops in Killeen and Waco to educational seminars in Austin and cultural events in Temple, we showcase a wide range of free, local opportunities. To promote inclusivity and accessibility, all events featured—whether they’re networking events, classes, or pop-ups—must be completely free of charge, regardless of the organizer. This ensures that every Central Texan, regardless of background, can participate and grow.

3. Supporting Small Businesses
   We provide a dedicated platform for small businesses with three or fewer locations and for first-time entrepreneurs. Our goal is to amplify their voices through affordable, exclusive advertising opportunities that help them build visibility and grow sustainably.

4. Ensuring Responsible Advertising
   We are committed to protecting our readers by thoroughly vetting advertisers. Every business featured in Inside Central Texas must be licensed, reputable, and positively engaged with the community. No exceptions.

Beyond these principles, Inside Central Texas proudly participates in the groundbreaking My City Connected project—an innovative initiative led by the My City Connected Corporation. This experimental program is rethinking how small businesses in regions like Central Texas market themselves online. If successful, this model could dramatically cut marketing costs—by up to 90%—while helping local businesses build loyal customer bases and stronger digital presence.

Inside Central Texas is more than a publication—it’s a platform for empowerment and transformation. We are deeply committed to supporting our neighbors, fostering growth, and driving positive change throughout the region. Together, we can build a future where small businesses thrive, communities unite, and opportunities abound.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

Central Texas is a region in the U.S. state of Texas roughly bordered on the west by San Saba, to the southeast by Bryan-College Station, the south by San Marcos and to the north by Hillsboro. Central Texas overlaps with and includes part of the Texas Hill Country and corresponds to a physiographic section designation within the Edwards Plateau, in a geographic context.^[1]

Central Texas includes the metropolitan areas of: Killeen-Temple, Bryan–College Station, Waco and Austin–Round Rock (also part of the Capital region). The Austin–Round Rock and Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood areas are among the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the state. In the south, the Greater Austin and Greater San Antonio areas are separated from each other by approximately 80 miles (129 km) along I-35. It is anticipated that both regions may form a new metroplex similar to Dallas-Fort Worth.^[2][3] The largest U.S. Army installation in the country, Fort Hood, is located near Killeen.