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North Texas’ MCS Acquires Property Preservation Company MSI

by | Aug 6, 2025
Lewisville-based MCS said its acquisition of Fort Worth-based MSI will reinforce its national footprint and further position the company as an industry leader prepared to handle all future market conditions.
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Fort Worth to Launch Small Business Development Program
by | Aug 6, 2025
The Council vote protects the work of hundreds of millions of dollars in current and future federal grants that support vital infrastructure projects and social support programs that nearly 40,000 Fort Worth residents rely on each year, as well as the jobs of 120 city employees who support these projects and programs, the city said.
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The Last Word: On the New Brand Look of the 2025 BMW Dallas Marathon
by | Aug 6, 2025
The BMW Dallas Marathon is gearing up for its 2025 race weekend, to be held in a long, winding course around White Rock Lake December 12–14. One way it's doing that is by unveiling "a bold new logo" featuring a modern take on the Pegasus—Dallas' celebrated icon—stretching its neck out toward victory. Along with a refreshed merchandise collection, the updated visual identity "reflects the organization’s evolution as a premier running event and its deep connection to the Dallas community," organizers said.
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Patented: USAA’s Invisible Ink Tattoo Authentication 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 1 with a total of 150 patents granted.
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Dallas-Based Smoothie King Partners With HEINZ for First‑Ever Ketchup Smoothie

by | Aug 6, 2025
Aiming to solve the "Is a tomato a fruit?" question once and for all, the HEINZ Tomato Ketchup Smoothie went on sale today at select Smoothie King locations nationwide. The "sweet and fruity" smoothie with a "bright, tangy ketchup finish" is available while supplies last.
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JustPark Acquires Oobeo to Expand U.S. Parking Tech from Its Dallas Office
by | Aug 6, 2025
The global parking technology company, which merged with Dallas-founded ParkHub last year, says the deal is a key move in scaling its North American operations.
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MROH Group Names Former U.S. Marine Naval Aviator as Its New CEO
by | Aug 5, 2025
Most recently, Carroll Lane was senior vice president at Kaman Corp., where he led the company’s Engineered Products and Precision Products segments.
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Dallas’ Pegasus Park Names Its First Campus Executive Director
by | Aug 5, 2025
David E. Snow brings more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of research, entrepreneurship, and economic development. He most recently was president and CEO of the University of Arkansas Technology Development Foundation.
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The Last Word: North Texas Financial Exec Breaks Down the AI Track at DFW Startup Week

Everyone’s talking about AI. But what do companies actually need to hear? Here’s what one veteran exec thinks startups and leaders really need to focus on—straight from the front lines at DSW25.
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Frisco-Based Pro Volleyball Federation to Unite with Major League Volleyball
by | Aug 5, 2025
In what the leagues called "a pivotal moment for professional women’s volleyball." the unification and modernization of the business model brings in new team owners, league governance, ownership standards, and an innovative approach to off-court player opportunities and fan engagement.
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A Dallas Developer Is Building a ‘Live-Operating System for Modern Life’ Inside Mansfield’s $2.5B Entertainment District
by | Aug 5, 2025
House of Tangram’s 30-acre slice of the North Texas city's 100-acre Staybolt Street District includes AI-driven hotels, programmable convention space, two next-gen residential communities, and immersive retail. Its tech layer? Powered by Dallas startup NuStudio.AI.
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NYSE Texas Gets a Leader as It Sets Up Headquarters at Dallas’ Old Parkland Campus
by | Aug 5, 2025
The New York Stock Exchange said that Bryan Daniel brings extensive experience in public policy, most recently serving as the chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission. The NYSE Texas HQ at Old Parkland is slated to open next year.
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IKEA Expands in North Texas With Two Best Buy Pilots and Two New Stores

by | Aug 2, 2025
The Swedish retailer will test its store-within-a-store concept at Best Buy stores in Mesquite and Hurst, while adding Dallas and Rockwall locations by year end.
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DFW Startup Week Turns 10: Here’s Your Ultimate Insider Guide to DSW25
by | Jul 31, 2025
Dozens of sessions. Four signature summits. Hundreds of speakers. DFW Startup Week 2025 kicks off next week, and here’s how to make the most of it.
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Magellan Health Promotes Chief Medical Officer to CEO Post
by | Jul 31, 2025
Caroline Carney, a board-certified internist and board-certified psychiatrist, has held key clinical leadership positions serving complex populations over the span of her career, including a post as medical director for the Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning.
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Frisco-Based Fortis Acquires B2B Payment Processor Serve First Solutions
by | Jul 31, 2025
Fortis called the acquisition another strategic step forward in its mission to be "a transformative partner for software platforms serving businesses with multichannel payment workflows."
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