Creative

North Texas-Based Teton Ridge Signs ‘Largest Ever’ International Broadcast Deal for Western Sports

by | Jan 12, 2024
Weatherford-based Teton Ridge, an omnichannel brand focused on multiple facets of the American West, calls the agreement "the largest international broadcast rights deal in the history of American Western sports." U.K-based DAZN said it will use its global reach to bring the broadcasts to users worldwide. 
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The Last Word: Rob Upchurch on His Favorite ‘Innovate Fort Worth’ Podcast Guest of 2023
by | Dec 21, 2023
Cameron Cushman, Assistant VP of Innovation Ecosystems at HSC Fort Worth, is host of the "Innovate Fort Worth" podcast, Powered by UNT Health Science Center, the podcast shares the stories of the city’s leading innovators, entrepreneurs and investors—and highlights the resources available to bring ideas to market.
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The Last Word: Janelle Montgomery on Fort Worth’s Keith House Skyspace
Near the Trinity Trails in southwest Fort Worth, an artful oasis of calm is nearing completion. The Keith House Skyspace, a commissioned installation by internationally known artist James Turrell, is a modern-day version of a traditional Quaker meeting house.
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Decatur’s Twisted X Launches First Branded Apparel Collection
by | Dec 12, 2023
The inaugural apparel collection from footwear maker Twisted X includes a wide selection of unisex products featuring the brand's logo and western design flair. "I love that consumers can now comfortably dress from head-to-toe with Twisted X," said CEO Prasad Reddy.
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PlayersTV, Prisoner Wine Uncork New Series ‘Vino Talk,’ Hosted by Star Athletes

by | Dec 8, 2023
Dallas-based PlayersTV is the first athlete-owned TV network focused on athlete lifestyle and culture content. Its newest series bridges "the worlds of sports, entertainment and wine in a friendly and enjoyable way, celebrating the unity that these passions can bring," says NBA Champion Deandre Jordan, one of the hosts.
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Rides & Attractions Revealed for DFW’s Peppa Pig Theme Park
by | Dec 5, 2023
Aimed for preschooler fans of the British animated TV pig, the new park in North Richland Hills near Fort Worth will offer five rides, seven themed playscapes, a water play area, and other attractions. Here's an early look at what kids across DFW will be begging to visit when it opens in 2024.
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Anime Frontier Festival Coming to Fort Worth This Weekend
by | Dec 4, 2023
The Panther City is where "Japan meets the West" this weekend, in a three-day, third-annual festival celebrating the fantastical worlds of anime and manga. Some 20,000 Japanese pop culture fans are expected to see and be seen at the Tarrant County Convention Center amid a lineup of DJs, VTuber sensations, manga maestros, and more.
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The Last Word: Art on Main’s Andrea Lamarsaude on Organizing an East Dallas Arts District
by | Nov 29, 2023
Lamarsaude says there are "60-plus" artists, galleries, and creative businesses in East and Old East Dallas. Now she's working to band them together to form an attraction all their own called the East Dallas Arts District.
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TACA Announces Diverse Group of Four 2023 New Works Recipients

by | Nov 10, 2023
A diverse group of four arts organizations representing multidisciplinary new works will share the $125,000 distribution made possible by presenting sponsor Texas Instruments, TACA announced.
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Dr. Phil Is Launching a New Primetime Network Out of Studios in Fort Worth
by | Nov 8, 2023
In March, after 21 seasons, Dr. Phil McGraw announced the end of his daytime platform "Dr. Phil." His new network, Merit Street Media, will be anchored by "Dr. Phil Primetime," set to premiere on Feb. 26. Dozens of longtime "Dr. Phil" staffers have relocated their families to Texas for the project, the network said.
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Dallas Suburbs Snag Three Top 10 Spots in National ‘Geek Culture’ Cities List
by | Nov 8, 2023
RentCafe analyzed 300 American cities to find the Best Cities for Geek Culture Fans, and four DFW cities "beamed up" up near the top of the list. See which local cities made the cut—and why "geeks" can live long and prosper in North Texas.
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Join the Texas Rangers for a World Series Victory Parade in Arlington on Friday
Arlington will celebrate the Rangers' World Series win in Texas-style in the Entertainment District on Nov. 3.

Here's what you need to know before you go. You'll find a detailed map of the Texas Rangers' World Series parade route, parking information, and more.
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Next-Level Loyalty: Canada’s PUG Interactive Expands into Texas with a Game-Changing Play in Brand Engagement

by | Oct 25, 2023
Emerging from stealth in North Texas after 10+ years of R&D in Canada, PUG Interactive is out to prove there's a better way for brands to engage people. "Dallas-Fort Worth is the birthplace of loyalty," says Steve Bocska, PUG's CEO. "We're disrupting loyalty. What better place to do it than where loyalty was created?"
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From Dallas to the World: EarthX’s Half‑Earth Day Spotlights EarthxTV’s Global Momentum
Last Thursday evening, Trammell S. Crow hosted a "Half Earth Day" event at his home to "celebrate Mother Nature, Texas Style." But there was another reason to revel: EarthxTV, broadcasting 24/7 from Oak Lawn in Dallas, is channeling change. The global network reaches over 60 million homes in more than 70 countries—and has new a"100% environmental news" program.
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The Last Word: Kelly Kitchens on Garland’s Campy ‘It Came From Texas Film Festival’
by | Oct 23, 2023
Some of America’s favorite movies are filled with campy, schlock-y, over-the-top fun—and a lot them were filmed right here in Texas. This weekend, the city of Garland and Garland Cultural Arts are gearing up to celebrate them with the first annual It Came From Texas Film Festival, October 28 and 29 at the Plaza Theater on State Street in Garland.
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Texas Women for the Arts Opens Applications for 2024 Arts Education Grants
by | Oct 21, 2023
The Texas Cultural Trust’s giving circle invests in arts education for kids across Texas. The deadline to apply for the 2024 cycle is December 1.

In June, the Texas Women for the Arts awarded over $294,000 in 2023 grants to 41 organizations across Texas, including seven in North Texas.
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