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  • Under the deal, rare earth magnets will be developed from 100% recycled materials at MP's flagship manufacturing plant in Hillwood's AllianceTexas development. Magnet shi...

  • The hands-on adventure park debuted in a Houston suburb and gained national franchise buzz on “Shark Tank.” Its Grapevine Mills location—opening in early 2026—wi...

  • Backed by SYN Ventures and five years of development, the Dallas-based cybersecurity company is led by threat intelligence pioneer John Watters. iCOUNTER aims to help org...

  • Led by Modern Message founder John Hinckley, Billee aims to eliminate one of property management’s biggest pain points. With backing from RET Ventures, the startup say...

  • More than 300,000 defense suppliers—from major contractors to small businesses—must meet new CMMC security standards or risk losing contracts; SMU's conference tackle...

Calendar: Not-to-Miss Events for Innovators in Dallas-Fort Worth

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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How a Dallas Nonprofit Is Launching Girls Into STEM
From oil spill experiments to AI-powered avatars, GEMS Camp gives girls hands-on experiences that build skills and a path to STEM. The camp, founded by a former teacher, has reached more than 1,300 participants—and 85% have pursued science, technology, engineering, or math in college.
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Dave & Buster’s Names Former KFC U.S. President as Its New CEO
by | Jul 16, 2025
Tarun Lal is a veteran global executive with more than 25 years of experience at Yum! Brands, where he most recently was president of KFC U.S.
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Marking ‘Proud Milestone,’ Ability Connection and My Possibilities Merge to Advance North Texas Disability Services

by | Jul 16, 2025
The two nonprofits have shared missions, complementary programs, and decades of compassionate service between them. Their merger—with each brand continuing under its respective name—"reflects a bold, community-first vision and an unwavering commitment to the people and families they serve," the nonprofits said.
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UNTHSC Rebrands as UNT Health Fort Worth, Embracing Both Its History and Its Future
by | Jul 16, 2025
The academic medical center formerly known as UNTHSC is embracing a new identity that ties it more closely to the University of North Texas System—and to the community it serves. With nearly $100M in funded research and a tech-forward focus, UNT Health Fort Worth will continue to champion innovation in healthcare.
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The Last Word: Shaq On His ‘Teammate Mentality’ — and Why He Follows Mark Cuban’s Investment Moves
by | Jul 16, 2025
The NBA legend invested in BeatBox after reflecting on a call from Cuban, as he told People in a recent interview. Just weeks earlier, Shaq told WFAA he’s “75% gonna move [to Dallas] full time.”
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Patented: The Travelers’ AI VR Emotive Conversation Training System and More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of June 10 with a total of 108 patents granted.
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