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  • Verily graduated from Google X 10 years ago as one of Alphabet’s earliest “Other Bets," focusing on breakthrough science and health tech innovation. Its new round was...

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Business
Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report
HITRUST Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Mktg. Officer by Sandra Engelland
RGP Names Former Oracle Exec as SVP and Chief Information Officer by Sandra Engelland
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Creative
The Last Word: Pharma Is the ‘Only Product in the World’ That Needs Government Approval of Its Name, Brand Institute Exec Says by Quincy Preston
Nocturne Art, Light & Video Walk Returns to Frisco Commons Park in May by Sandra Engelland
Texas’ Largest ‘Sim’ Racing Center To Open in Dallas This Summer by Sandra Engelland
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Education
The Last Word: SMU ‘Big Ideas’ Winner Creates Laundromat Libraries for Pint-Sized Readers by David Seeley
Perot Museum Debuts ‘Soccer: More Than a Game’ Exhibition in Runup to World Cup by Sandra Engelland
UTA Researcher Tests Plastic-Infused Asphalt That Could Extend Road Life in Texas Heat by Maddie Preston
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Invention
Patented: IBM’s Simulated State of a Digital Twin as Password and More North Texas Inventive Activity by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report
Patented: Rapid Generation of Custom-Fit Garment Patterns From 3D Body Scans and More North Texas Inventive Activity by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report
Patented: Toyota’s Vehicle Heart Rate Detection Device and More North Texas Inventive Activity by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report
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Startup
Ithina Launches Out of Dallas With 3 Acquisitions in the U.S, U.K, and Europe by Sandra Engelland
Houston’s Bot Auto Partners With Ryan on ‘Humanless’ Freight Runs Between Dallas and Houston by David Seeley
The Last Word: LFG Ventures’ Managing Partner on Tracking ‘Where Frontier Tech Is Really Moving’ by Quincy Preston
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Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

by | Mar 27, 2026
North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
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Most Agile Transformations Stall. Here Is How Leaders Get Them Moving Again
by | Mar 26, 2026

Many enterprises today are grappling with transformation fatigue. After years of reorganizations, technology investments, and process overhauls, leaders are still asking the same question: Why aren’t we moving faster or seeing greater returns?...

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HITRUST Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Mktg. Officer
by | Mar 26, 2026
The appointments of Sean Foster and Marc Solomon come as enterprises face growing complexity in digital ecosystems, regulatory pressure, and supply-chain threats that demand more comprehensive approaches to cybersecurity assurance and risk evaluation, Frisco-based HITRUST said.
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Century Golf Partners Names New CFO as It Eyes Next Phase of Growth
by | Mar 26, 2026
The 21-year-old Dallas firm said the hire is key development as it looks to expand and diversify its portfolio. John Martus brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience.
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MECD President and CEO Michael Kowski with Alice McLaughlin, CEO of SyncData.ai. [Photo: MEDC]

McKinney Economic Development Corporation Invests in SyncData.ai

by | Mar 26, 2026
McKinney-based SyncData.ai's platform is built to help organizations of all sizes better manage risk while improving operational efficiency. MEDC said its investment is part of its ongoing focus to support companies that provide both an economic boost and robust innovation.
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EDITION Hotels to Debut in Texas With Chalk Hill Project in Uptown Dallas
by | Mar 26, 2026
Conceived by boutique hotel originator Ian Schrager in partnership with Marriott International, Chalk Hill's Dallas EDITION will offer a 214-key five-star hotel and 60 luxury residences. The luxury brand's first property in Texas will be located on a 2.5-acre site with direct access to the Katy Trail and the Dallas North Tollway. Starting price for a one-bedroom residence: $1.5 million.
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The Last Word: Pharma Is the ‘Only Product in the World’ That Needs Government Approval of Its Name, Brand Institute Exec Says
by | Mar 26, 2026
A new BioNTX podcast digs into the regulatory gauntlet behind drug naming — and why biotech startups shouldn't wait to think about it.
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Nocturne Art, Light & Video Walk Returns to Frisco Commons Park in May
by | Mar 26, 2026
Created as a night-time outdoor art trail immersed in nature, the experience "invites reflection, play, and a heightened awareness of the world after dusk" over "two evenings of dreamlike encounters," Play Frisco says.
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