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North Texas’ Fortress Expands Field Services for Defense Contractors Working on ‘Critical Infrastructure’

by | Sep 4, 2025
Plano-based Fortress Solutions said its services include assistance in the construction and maintenance of "autonomous surveillance towers across the U.S." for the Department of Defense, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other national security–focused sectors.
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Dallas Opportunity Partners Acquires New York-Based B&S Aircraft Alloys
by | Sep 3, 2025
"This acquisition fits our portfolio and the mission of Dallas Opportunity Partners to align family office investors in the state of Texas with strategic investments that capitalize on the strategic initiatives of the United States," said Derek Wilson, managing partner of Dallas Opportunity Partners.
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With Tim Tebow as a General Partner, Fort Worth Firm Launches $50M Fund to Invest in Tech Solutions to Human Trafficking
by | Sep 3, 2025
The fund builds on the success of the $18 million Eagle Freedom Fund I, which has invested in 20 high-growth companies delivering measurable impact across healthcare, law enforcement, technology, and frontline response, the firm said.
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IKS Health Appoints Former Mayo Clinic Exec as Its First Chief AI Officer
by | Sep 3, 2025
Ajai Sehgal spent 16 years with the Royal Canadian Air Force before joining Microsoft, where he played a pivotal role in founding and scaling Expedia. Outside of work, he's also a licensed pilot, volunteer firefighter, and EMT, IKS said.
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Topgolf Kicks Off Football Season With Field Goal Challenge Game

by | Sep 3, 2025
At 51 Topgolf locations nationwide, a goal post has been installed in the "outfield" so guests can swing at balls while getting into the fall football spirit. There's also a digital Field Goal Challenge game, plus "tailgate bundles" and football-themed menu items.
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Patented: Paragon Energy Solutions’ Nuclear Reactor Protection System and More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 8 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of July 29 with a total of 174 patents granted.
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Scotiabank Picks Dallas for U.S. Expansion With $60M Investment and 1,020 Jobs on Y’all Street
by | Sep 2, 2025
The Canadian banking giant will open a regional hub in Dallas’ Victory Park with state and city support, positioning its U.S. operations at the “core of the North American corridor,” its CEO said.
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North Texas’ Frontier Infrastructure Holdings Partners on America’s Deepest-Ever Carbon Storage Well
by | Sep 2, 2025
Frontier said the project aims to establish a commercial-scale carbon capture, utilization, and storage hub in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, capable of delivering long-term, secure CO₂ storage for industrial emitters across the region.
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The Last Word: McLaren Named Official Vehicle of the 2026 Producers Guild Awards

by | Sep 2, 2025
McLaren—the supercar brand whose North America headquarters are in Coppell north of Dallas—has been named the official vehicle of the 2026 Producers Guild Awards, hosted by the Producers Guild of America. A leading precursor to the Academy Awards' Best Picture competition, the event will put a spotlight on the most acclaimed movies of 2025—while giving McLaren a chance to spotlight its equally glamorous rides. 
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Dallas Haircare Brand Divi Partners With Brittany Mahomes for 2025 NFL Season
by | Sep 2, 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce blew up Instagram last week when their engagement announcement rocked the world. That means Swift's close pal Brittany Mahomes—wife of K.C. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes—is likely to get more cutaway shots than ever during NFL games this fall. Here's how Dallas-based Divi aims to be part of her "game-day glam."
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Denver’s Bow River Capital Acquires Dallas-Based Park Cities’ Asset-Based Lending Business
by | Aug 30, 2025
The move expands Bow River’s presence in what it calls the “Rodeo Region,” including Texas, the Southwest, and the Rocky Mountain West. Park Cities Asset Management’s Dallas-based team has deployed more than $2 billion in capital since its 2018 founding.
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Dallas-Based Limestone Networks Expands With Acquisition of Four Hosting Brands
by | Aug 29, 2025
The IaaS provider known for its ‘bare metal’ servers is expanding into VPS and web hosting, aiming to serve everyone from startups to global service providers.
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Newly Retired UTD President To Be Inducted Into Tech Titans Hall of Fame

by | Aug 28, 2025
Dr. Richard Benson, who served as president of UT Dallas from 2016 through Aug. 1, 2025, will be recognized at the 2025 Tech Titans Awards event on Sept 12.
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Kimberly-Clark Appoints New Chief Human Resources Officer
by | Aug 28, 2025
Stacey Valy Panayiotou will be responsible for the company's global human resources function, including talent recruiting, development and performance management, labor relations, compensation, and employee benefits.
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5K Event ‘The Color Run’ Is Coming to Dallas’ Fair Park in November
by | Aug 28, 2025
On November 22, the untimed 5K event at Fair Park will feature color zones, DJ stages, themed music zones, and a Finish Festival with color throws, food trucks, beer garden, wellness zone, family-friendly games, and more.
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Mr. Winston’s Expands With Third Retro-Modern Barbershop, Plans Up to 12 DFW Locations
by | Aug 28, 2025
Mr. Winston’s will bring its old-school barbershop charm, complete with sharp service, no-nonsense pricing, and great tunes, to Lovers Lane. It’s part of a two-year DFW expansion, with shops confirmed in Frisco and Southlake.
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