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White outlines mark the 38-acre site of the former Sears Roebuck distribution center at 1600 Roe St. in Dallas, recently acquired by Matthews for redevelopment.

Matthews Acquires Former Sears Distribution Center Near Downtown Dallas

The global real estate development firm founded by Jack Matthews has bought another former Sears site—this time, a 2 million-square-foot complex on a 38-acre tract near downtown. The project could open the door to a new chapter in the Cedars, shaped by input from residents, investors, and city leaders.
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North Texas-Based MTX Group Launches Venture Arm to Back Next-Gen Enterprise AI Startups
by | Oct 20, 2025
MTX Ventures will back early-stage founders building AI-native tools for business, government, and social impact—aligned with MTX Group’s public- and private-sector work.
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Former DUAL North America M&A Chief Joins Dallas-Based Novatae as COO
by | Oct 20, 2025
Three years after World Insurance Associates consolidated its wholesale operations under a single modern brand—Novatae Risk Group—the Dallas-based firm is building on that momentum with a key executive hire.
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Irish Aircraft Leasing and Financing Platform Aquila Air Capital Opens U.S. Office in Fort Worth
by | Oct 16, 2025
“Fort Worth’s rising profile as a leading hub for the global aviation and aerospace industry is the principal reason we chose to locate our U.S. office in this area,” said Aquila Air Capital CEO Al Wood.
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ENO8 Founder on Why Abe Lincoln Had the Best AI Advice

The Last Word: ENO8 Founder on Why Abe Lincoln Had the Best AI Advice

Dallas tech studio founder Jeff Francis says one of the best quotes about artificial intelligence comes from the 19th century. And it captures exactly what's wrong with how companies rush into AI coding.
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Concrete Mega Deal: Irving’s Commercial Metals To Acquire Foley Products Co. for Nearly $2 Billion
by | Oct 16, 2025
Along with CMC's $675 million September acquisition of Virginia-based Concrete Pipe & Precast, the North Texas company is now poised to have the No. 3 precast concrete platform in the United States.
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PR & Mktg. Agency Haute in Texas Expands to DFW, Names Haute in Dallas Leader
by | Oct 16, 2025
The San Antonio-based agency—which helps female founders propel and curate their online and in-person presence—said Andi Hill's track record with national broadcast networks and verticals spanning healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, and more "will be vital to the growth and success" of the new North Texas agency.
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Ryan Names Fintech Veteran as Its New Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer
by | Oct 16, 2025
Scott Wilson brings more than two decades of strategic leadership expertise with a proven track record of developing and executing opportunities from boardrooms to front lines that grow businesses, cultivate innovation, and instill accountability, Plano-based Ryan said.
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The Arnold Companies Promotes Exec to Newly Created President Role

by | Oct 15, 2025
CEO Greg Arnold says the appointment of Casey Park in the new role reflects a forward-looking strategy to accelerate the future of the Dallas-based family investment and holding company.
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Former Dallas Public Info Director Named as Fort Worth’s Chief Communications Officer
by | Oct 15, 2025
Sana Syed has served in the role on an interim basis since May. She officially steps into the post on Oct. 20.
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Miami-Based Mod Op Acquires North Texas’ Ascend Marketing to Deepen B2B Capabilities
by | Oct 15, 2025
Mod Op—which has a Dallas office and locations across North America—said the deal completes its end-to-end B2B marketing framework. Ascend founder Rich Herbst is now EVP, Client Solutions at the Florida-based firm.
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SmartMoving Promotes CFO/COO to Chief Executive
by | Oct 15, 2025
Bill Bowles takes the helm at Dallas-based SmartMoving after it launched four major products—Smart Reputation, Smart Insights, Smart Marketing, and Smart Scout—in the last 12 months.
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Universal Drops New Play-Packed Details for Kids Resort Coming to Frisco in 2026

by | Oct 15, 2025
From Shrek’s Swamp to the Isle of Curiosity, Universal is revealing more of what’s in store at its Frisco theme park opening in 2026. Take a peek inside the seven lands built for nonstop fun.
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North Texas’ Aligned Data Centers To Be Acquired for $40 Billion by BlackRock, Nvidia, xAI, Microsoft, and Others
by | Oct 15, 2025
A consortium of big industry players called the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) and other partners are snapping up Aligned and its 50 data center campuses across the U.S. and Latin America. AIP's first-ever investment aims to help meet "the growing demand for the infrastructure required as AI continues to reshape the global economy," said BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.
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Jacobs and PA Consulting Picked to Advance ‘Intelligent Aviation Infrastructure’ at DFW Airport
by | Oct 15, 2025
The strategic partners will develop a scalable, future-ready aviation model for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. A key focus is on AI-based solutions with embedded cybersecurity to help meet the airport’s priority challenges.
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Patented: USAA’s Dynamic Go-Bag Service for Emergencies and More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 12 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Sept. 9 with a total of 118 patents granted.
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