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Dallas Designer’s Nigerian Culture-Based Home Collection Now Available at Walmart

by | Jan 21, 2026
"This collection honors the vibrant textiles, colors, and culture of my Nigerian childhood while embracing my wife's African American heritage, creating pieces that speak to both identities," Temi Coker said.
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Spicy Acquisition: Dallas’ Highlander Partners Snaps Up Hot Sauce Brand Tapatío
by | Jan 21, 2026
Known as a spicy enhancer of everything from Mexican cuisine to eggs, soups, and more, Tapatío has had a loyal following in the Western U.S. since its founding in California in 1971. Now Highlander aims to help grow the brand across geographies, categories, flavors, and more.
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Patented: Spark Biomedical’s Devices for Treating Stress, Improving Alertness Using Electrical Stimulation and More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Dec. 23, 2025 with a total of 83 patents granted.
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Dallas’ Invitation Homes Acquires Atlanta-Based ResiBuilt in $89M Build-To-Rent Deal
by | Jan 20, 2026
By boosting housing supply through new construction and leveraging capital-light partnerships, the company said it aims to help meet the nation’s growing demand for attainable, high-quality housing.
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The DEC Network To Hold 11th Annual State of Entrepreneurship Event Jan. 29 at SMU

by | Jan 20, 2026
The State of Entrepreneurship brings together industry leaders and founders for an evening of insight, inspiration, connection. and awards presentations. Attendees will explore emerging trends, address key challenges facing entrepreneurs today, and discover new opportunities shaping North Texas’s startup ecosystem, The DEC Network said.
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Ericsson To Deploy Lifelike Humanoid Robot at Its Plano Experience Center
by | Jan 20, 2026
Toronto-based Realbotix is pioneering "human-centric robotics" with patented technologies that enable lifelike expressions, vision, and social interaction. The robot model being deployed in Plano will serve as "a dynamic, adaptable human–robot interface" for workforce and visitor applications, the company said.
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Dallas’ Solidion Gets U.S. Army Grant for Fiber-Based Battery System, Will Partner With UTD on Research
by | Jan 20, 2026
Solidion described its innovation as "a flexible, rechargeable lithium-ion battery in fiber form." A coaxial carbon nanotube yarn serves as both the structural core and current collector of the anode, the company said, noting that the award was its third federal grant in six months.
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Data Center Builder/Operator Applied Digital Names Co‑Founder as President
by | Jan 15, 2026
As president, Jason Zhang will continue to partner with fellow co-founder Wes Cummins (who remains as chairman and CEO) to chart the company's course as it advances through the next phase of AI infrastructure growth, Applied Digital said.
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Nevoya To Deploy Dozens of Battery Electric Semi-Trucks Between Dallas and Houston

by | Jan 15, 2026
"Launching the Dallas to Houston lane is proof that the next era of trucking—combining zero-emission capacity, intelligent orchestration, and relentless efficiency—is already here," said L.A.-based Nevoya CEO Sami Khan.
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Mark Cuban Invests in NYC-Based Nightlife Experiences Company Burwoodland
by | Jan 15, 2026
“In an AI world, what you do is far more important than what you prompt," Cuban said of the company, which produces more than 1,200 shows annually under owned brands including Emo Night Brooklyn, Gimme Gimme Disco, Broadway Rave, and All Your Friends.
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Geico Grows in North Texas With 2,500 New Jobs, a Third Building, and a Cowboys Sponsorship
by | Jan 15, 2026
What GEICO has found in North Texas "has surpassed even our highest expectations—exceptional talent, a welcoming business community, and a region that shares our drive to grow," said the company's Richardson market leader.
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The Last Word: A Dallas AI Entrepreneur’s Take on Robotics’ ‘ChatGPT Moment’ at CES 2026
by | Jan 14, 2026
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared it "the ChatGPT moment for robotics," Worlds CEO Dave Copps says. But all those dancing, boxing, laundry-folding bots? They're only as smart as the environments they operate in.
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CyrusOne Names Former Ericsson Exec as Its New Chief Business Officer

by | Jan 14, 2026
Robert Johnson will manage the performance and operations of CyrusOne’s U.S data centers, overseeing the company's growing portfolio of facilities as they become fully operational.
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Biotech Co. Gradalis Names Former Novartis Exec as Its New CEO
by | Jan 14, 2026
With more than two decades of experience in life sciences leadership, venture capital, and company building, Steven Weinstein brings a track record of guiding innovative healthcare organizations from early-stage development through commercialization, Carrollton-based Gradalis said.
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Atlético Dallas Gets $200K Grant From City of Dallas to Relocate HQ to Fair Park Area
by | Jan 14, 2026
The professional men’s soccer team will compete at the Cotton Bowl in 2027 as part of the USL Championship. Its relocation from Richardson to 820 Exposition across from Fair Park will come with street-facing retail and a "supporters club" and street soccer court the club is planning across the street.
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Robots From Carrollton-Based Golabs Visit the Dallas Mavericks, Go Viral
by | Jan 14, 2026
A G1 Humanoid Robot from Golabs was taking a tour of the Mavericks' practice facility, showing off its karate moves. Then Kyrie Irving shoved things up a notch.
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