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Dallas-Based Texas Capital Securities Expands Corporate and Investment Banking Division

by | May 8, 2025
As it announced eight new key hires, the subsidiary of Texas Capital Bancshares also announced plans to open offices in Los Angeles and Chicago to facilitate connectivity between Texas Capital clients and key financial centers in the U.S.
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Caris Life Sciences Appoints Chief Business Officer, Biopharma Business Development
by | May 8, 2025
Eric Matthews will provide strategic leadership to biopharma business development, and through his executive leadership, support Caris' expanding portfolio of biopharma partnerships, the company said.
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2 North Texas Women Named to TIME List of Most Influential People in Global Health
by | May 8, 2025
Nancy Brown, CEO of the Dallas-based American Heart Association, and Fort Worth-based Walmart heiress Alice Walton, the richest woman on earth and founder of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, are among the honorees on the TIME100 Health list for 2025.
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What Happens in Texas: How The Lone Star State Could Lead the Way on Federal AI Regulation
by | May 7, 2025
As the Texas Legislature considers legislation regulating artificial intelligence, lawmakers in other states are doing the same. The federal government also could jump into the regulatory arena, possibly following Texas’ lead. What can AI-enabled businesses do in the meantime to navigate this patchwork of emerging rules? Attendees at the recent Convergence AI Dallas conference found out.
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Tango Appoints Former Bluebeam Leader as Its New CEO

by | May 7, 2025
The Dallas-based provider of cloud-based real estate and facilities management software solutions has appointed veteran executive Jon Elliott to succeed Pranav Tyagi, who founded Tango and served as its leader for 17 years.
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Wondr Health Appoints Weight-Shedding New Chief Growth Officer
by | May 7, 2025
New Chief Growth Officer Jim Gallic said he's experienced Dallas-based Wondr Health's program himself—and lost over 50 pounds in the process.
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Fort Worth’s TPG To Acquire Ohio’s Peppertree Capital Management in Deal Worth Up to $660M
by | May 7, 2025
Peppertree has made more than 175 investments via 10 flagship funds, supporting the construction and acquisition of more than 10,000 wireless communication infrastructure assets as a preferred capital source to developers, TPG said.
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Dallas-Based Comerica Bank Marks Small Business Week With $250K in Grants to Community Organizations
by | May 7, 2025
Five nonprofit organizations—including Dallas-based Impact Ventures—will each receive a $50,000 contribution from Comerica Bank during National Small Business Week, which runs through Saturday.
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The Last Word: Google’s Chris Hein Speaking at the Convergence AI Dallas Conference

The challenge above was addressed by Google Public Sector's Chris Hein to the opening-day audience at the Convergence AI Dallas conference, hosted April 30-May 1 by the Dallas Regional Chamber. Held for the second year at the Irving Convention Center, the event featured 75 expert speakers and attracted more than 750 innovators, leaders, builders, and advocates from the Dallas-Fort Worth AI ecosystem.
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Plano-based inventor Swaminathan Balasubramanian has received a newly granted patent for an "Energy Efficient Legged Mobile Robot." The patent describes a robot with a non-inverted pendulum body and articulated leg system designed to move like a humanoid, carry heavy loads, and minimize joint strain using a self-compensating mass structure. [Source images: USPTO Patent #12263899, left to right: Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 4; DI Studio background]
Patented: ‘Energy Efficient Legged Mobile Robot’ and More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of April 1 with a total of 111 patents granted.
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Netwrix Appoints 4 Tech Leaders to Its C‑Suite
by | May 6, 2025
Paul Stephens, Shawn Valle, Michael Wetzel, and Jeff Warren "will be instrumental in scaling our product development, advancing the 1Secure SaaS platform strategy, and supporting rapid global expansion," Netwrix CEO Grady Summers said.
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Kimberly-Clark Promotes Key Leader to President and COO Amid $2B Investment Plan
by | May 6, 2025
Russ Torres will lead global operations and partner with CEO Mike Hsu to accelerate Kimberly-Clark’s transformation and Powering Care growth strategy, the company said.
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Irving’s Wellfit Technologies Acquires Dental Loyalty Business From Careington International

by | May 6, 2025
The deal builds on a long-standing partnership, aiming to enhance dental membership plans through Wellfit's technology.
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Plano Digital Services Consultancy Argano Acquires Netlogistik
by | May 6, 2025
The acquisition marks the launch of Argano’s second phase of a strategic growth program that's aimed at significantly scaling the company this year. Argano says it has acquired 16 companies since 2020.
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The Innovative Programs Bringing Invisible Differences Into View at DFW International
With more than 2,000 sunflower lanyards—worn by travelers who may need extra time, space, or support—already issued, and sensory rooms in development, DFW Airport is creating a travel experience that recognizes different needs and reduces stress for all kinds of travelers.
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Moody Foundation Gives ‘Historic’ 9‑Figure Gift to Support New $5B Pediatric Hospital Campus in Dallas
by | May 6, 2025
To recognize the foundation's "record-breaking" support, the hospital at the new Dallas pediatric campus will be named Moody Children's Hospital upon completion in 2031.
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