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See Inside: Netflix House Opens at Galleria Dallas

by | Dec 11, 2025
Don't just stream it—experience it. That's the idea behind Netflix House, the newly opened venue at Galleria Dallas. Fans can get free entry for photo opportunities inspired by Netflix characters and stories, plus dining options at Netflix Bites and merch offerings galore. Ticketed guests can go deeper into the streamer's shows and movies, with immersive experiences based on "Stranger Things" and "Squid Games."
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Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]
The Last Word: North Texas FIFA World Cup Leader on Efforts About To ‘Ramp Up in Every Area’
by | Dec 4, 2025
Monica Paul, president of the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, describes what's ahead after Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in the Dallas Morning News—after announcing a new host city supporter this week.
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Dallas’ SRG Entertainment Holds Screening for ‘Frienemies’ Before Tubi Premiere
by | Nov 18, 2025
Launching this Friday on Tubi, Snoop Robinson’s locally produced three-part series features high-stakes intrigue in the fashion world intercut with scenes in a women's prison and lots of "get-into-the-dirt" high drama, producers say.
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The board cited Catherine Cuellar's cross-sector experience and community focus in selecting her to succeed CEO Tony Fleo after more than a decade of his leadership.
SVP Dallas Names Catherine Cuellar as Its Next CEO
by | Nov 18, 2025
A familiar figure in Dallas arts, civic innovation, and public service, Cuellar will succeed longtime CEO Tony Fleo following a months-long search as Social Venture Partners Dallas plans its next 25 years.
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Dallas Arts District Leader Announces Retirement, Search for Successor to Begin in January

by | Nov 6, 2025
A former dancer and teacher in the Dallas Arts District neighborhood, Lily Cabatu Weiss became executive director in 2016 and went on to have a lasting impact on the local, state, and global levels.
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Denton ISD Trades Hallways for ‘Active Hub’ Design at New Prototype Elementary Schools
by | Nov 6, 2025
After voters approved Denton ISD’s 2023 capital improvement plan, enrollment growth made it necessary to open three elementary schools quickly—including one within a year of bond passage, Pfluger Architects said. The district opened Martinez Elementary in August 2024 and completed two more in time for the 2025–26 school year.
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The Last Word: MassChallenge CEO on INNOVATE ’25 and Looking Ahead at Forces Shaping Economies
by | Nov 5, 2025
Cait Brumme says the event at Dallas' Pegasus Park on Nov. 6 will explore the technologies and economic forces defining the future for entrepreneurs and innovators.
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Western Sports & Entertainment Co. Teton Ridge Names New Executive Chairman to Form an Office of the CEO
by | Nov 4, 2025
Shawn Colo brings a two-decade track record of success as an operator, investor, and entrepreneur building and growing businesses to Fort Worth-based Teton Ridge, which owns The Cowboy Channel and the Cowgirl Channel.
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Social entrepreneur Byron Sanders, a former nonprofit exec, is CEO of Arete Health, launched in January 2025. [Photo: Michael Samples]

The Last Word: Arete Health CEO On a First-of-Its-Kind Health and Wellness Program for Dallas Creatives

by | Oct 28, 2025
Creatives Care Dallas brings virtual care, behavioral health, 2,000+ medications with zero copay, and more to Dallas County's gig workers. The community initiative is powered by Arete Health Shield in partnership with the Dallas Music Office.
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The Last Word: Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker On Film Becoming the City’s Next Great Industry
Fort Worth’s film industry has boomed with nearly $1 billion in impact, 50,000 jobs, and Taylor Sheridan's 101 Studios planning to move its HQ to the city, NBC DFW reports.
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Artfully Aired: Balloon Art Exhibition Opens in Dallas in November
by | Oct 21, 2025
Presented by the Rome, Italy-based Balloon Museum, “Let’s Fly” will feature large-scale artworks spanning over 65,000 square feet, luminous displays, and thought-provoking exhibits from 18 renowned international artists. 
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Walmart Partners With OpenAI to Bring ChatGPT-Powered Shopping to Customers
by | Oct 14, 2025
Walmart has expanded its AI-first shopping strategy with ChatGPT-powered Instant Checkout. After rolling out “Ask Sparky” this summer, the retail giant is pushing deeper into agentic commerce. Industry leaders in North Texas and beyond are watching closely.
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Dallas-Based ReadingGlasses.com Partners with Mensa for Glasses Celebrating ‘Greatest Thinkers’

by | Oct 7, 2025
With visual cues honoring geniuses from Mozart to Descartes to Voltaire, these designer glasses prove that intelligence is always in style. "For generations, glasses have signaled intellect, and The Mensa Collection turns that signal into a statement," says American Mensa's Tamesha Logan.
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Frisco-Based GameSquare Buys Talent Agency, Exits Ad Business, and Consolidates Tech Platform in Growth Push
In with Click, Out with Frankly. GameSquare Holdings is acquiring a top Australian digital creator agency for $8.5 million while streamlining its portfolio around creator talent, profitability, and onchain innovation.
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Catalyst Brands Names New Wholesale Chief as Retail Strategy Evolves
by | Oct 3, 2025
Michael Fernandez joins the Plano-based retail organization—formed in January through the mega-merger of JCPenney and SPARC Group—to lead commercial expansion and deepen brand partnerships across a portfolio that includes Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Nautica, Lucky Brand, and more.
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Fort Worth Adtech Firm Adds New Product and Revenue Chiefs Amid Growth Push
by | Oct 3, 2025
As Simpli.fi doubles down on AI tools and B2B targeting this year, its new CEO brings in execs from Neustar and Epsilon to scale innovation and help clients navigate the evolving advertising landscape.
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