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Dallas Startup Week keynote speakers, left to right: Chamillionaire, Sol Rashidi, Whitney Gates, Chaz Gates, and The D.O.C. (Tracy Lynn Curry) [Photos: Dallas Startup Week]
Grammy Winners to Brand Founders: The DEC Announces Speakers for Dallas Startup Week 2024
by David Seeley | Jul 25, 2024
A free, five-day celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation, Dallas Startup Week 2024 will be held August 11-15 in Frisco. Some 100 sessions and activations will be built around four compelling summits. The keynote speakers: a Grammy-winning musician and noted tech investor; an AI thought leader and best-selling author; "Shark Tank"-starring husband-and-wife "wine cocktail" brand co-founders; and a founding member of the legendary rap group NWA.
by David Seeley |
Jul 24, 2024
Most Instagram influencers dazzle their followers with glammed-up, too-perfect-to-be-true lifestyle posts. But not Connor Hubbard, who meticulously captures his "normal" 9-to-5 lifestyle with scenes from his suburban Dallas home and job.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 23, 2024
Twenty-six Dallas County organizations secured support for causes spanning animal welfare to breast cancer assistance. Now, the foundation is gearing up for its Summer Grant Cycle, targeting nonprofits focused on early childhood development, family homelessness, workforce readiness, and more.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 23, 2024
MAA has long made its presence known with marquee projects across the Panther City. Now it's put down roots with a new office on West 7th Street, adding to its offices in Dallas, Austin, Cincinnati, and Charlotte.
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Experts Envision Dallas as ‘Where Brain Science Meets Climate Action’
by Quincy Preston | Jul 19, 2024
Dallas' climate plan, deemed a national leader by the Brookings Institution in 2022, is coming up on its five-year mark. Integration architect Julie Hiromoto and globe-trotting brain health policy expert Dr. Harris A. Eyre are exploring how the city's Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) could benefit from a "Brain Capital" boost. Now, they believe, is the time to “formally incorporate this lever for transformative systems change.”
Their work could reshape how cities approach sustainability, starting in Dallas.
Their work could reshape how cities approach sustainability, starting in Dallas.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 18, 2024
Pilot Point high school student Isaac Cervantes used a mobile tablet at school and home to design his Grand Prize-winning duct-tape tux. After 123 hours—and 16 rolls of Duck Tape—his celebration of both his Mexican and American heritage features a large Monarch butterfly on the back made out of USA and Mexico flags. Here's a look at what he made—and why he stuck with it.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 17, 2024
In the heart of Fort Worth's eclectic Magnolia Village neighborhood, PS1200 is an eye-catching sight. The "public space with private moments" at 1200 6th Avenue comprises a public space, a park, eight row-house apartments overlooking the park, six offices within the park, and a restaurant and two retail spaces. The key attraction, though, is those eight apartments with their swooping Quonset hut-like arches:
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 12, 2024
Garrett Colburn, formerly managing principal and co-market leader for SRS' five California offices, will now oversee national growth and office productivity as the new president of Dallas-based SRS Real Estate Partners.
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Bolt PR Digital Marketing Director Jessica Ballew [Photo: Bolt PR]
Bolt PR Names Veteran Marketer as New Digital Marketing Director
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jul 12, 2024
Dallas native Jessica Ballew previously served as director of marketing at Freeman Company. In her new role at Bolt PR, she'll oversee all creative and digital marketing efforts, including development, paid advertising, brand collateral, and social media management.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 12, 2024
Rachel Larlee operates an e-commerce site called Rachel Larlee Studio and teaches classes out of a physical studio at The Village apartments in Dallas. But no matter where she is or what she's doing, one of her goals is practicing the art of gratitude—and often, expressing it through art and creativity.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 11, 2024
The Stewpot Art Program serves those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Dallas. It provides a safe environment and outlet for people to express themselves via art—with 90% of sales going to the artists and 10% benefitting the art program for supplies and field trips for artists.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 11, 2024
Following up on its inaugural 2023-2024 program, The Arts Community Alliance has named six Dallas County arts organizations as members of its second Arts Accelerator cohort—ranging from kNOwBOX dance to Lone Star Winds to The Writer's Garret and more.
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The Uptown Agency team in the Dallas office [Photo: The Uptown Agency]
The Uptown Agency Acquires Inc. 5000 Dallas Agency RBA Inbox
by Lance Murray | Jun 25, 2024
The Uptown Agency will absorb RBA's team and client portfolio to accelerate its investment in award-winning creative advertising work.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 20, 2024
Verizon's Innovative Learning program at Lady Bird Johnson Middle School in Irving, Texas, is featured in BBC's new video series "The Human Component," highlighting technology's role in education. See the gallery, and watch the video.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 18, 2024
The Netflix House coming to Dallas in 2025—one of only two planned in the U.S.—will be a full-blown immersive entertainment venue where fans can experience hits like "Bridgerton" and "Squid Game" beyond the screen. Merch, meals, and show-themed drinks will be on tap too.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 17, 2024
"Mysteries of Oz: 85 Questions Answered" promises to reveal "newly discovered truths," debunk age-old myths, and dispel misconceptions about the 1939 motion classic "The Wizard of Oz"—which the Library of Congress calls the most-watched movie ever.
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