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Fort Worth’s TPG, Golfer Rory McIlroy Take Big Swing Into Sports Investing

by | May 2, 2025
Career Grand Slam golfer Rory McIlroy and his business partner, Sean O'Flaherty, will serve as operating partners for the newly launched TPG Sports strategy, contributing to sourcing investments and value creation across the portfolio.
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The Last Word: On American Airlines and DFW Airport Committing $4B to New Terminal F
by | May 1, 2025
American Airlines and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport unveiled plans Thursday for the airport's sixth terminal—Terminal F—that will enable both to "continue growing together." American and DFW have increased the planned investment in Terminal F to around $4 billion—aiming to create what will be DFW’s "signature terminal experience," operated entirely by American Airlines.
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Fort Worth’s Schumacher Electric Launches Portable EV Charger
by | May 1, 2025
"Range anxiety"-racked EV owners just got a boost. Schumacher's new unit delivers up to 12 amps of charging power using a standard household outlet, making it a convenient solution for everyday use.
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Jimmy Fallon Crunches in as an Investor and Brand Partner of North Texas’ Xochitl
by | May 1, 2025
"I've been obsessed with Xochitl chips for years," Fallon said of the Irving-based chips and salsa brand. Now he's launched his first mission for the company: Telling people how to pronounce it. (Hint: It's "so-cheel.")
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In U.S. First, Aurora Launches Fully Driverless Trucking Deliveries Between Dallas and Houston

by | May 1, 2025
“We founded Aurora to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly," Aurora Co-Founder and CEO Chris Urmson said. "Now, we're the first company to successfully and safely operate a commercial driverless trucking service on public roads."
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Motivus Appoints New CFO/Chief Operations Officer and Chief Sales Officer
by | Apr 30, 2025

Motivus, a global technology, data and AI consulting firm with an office in Irving, announced earlier this month that it added two executives to its leadership team as the company pursues new markets and ambitious growth.

Kevin Walmsley was named chief financial and operations officer, and Navneet Narula became chief sales officer....

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North Texas’ Likewize Acquires Copenhagen-Based Speedperform to Boost AI Customer Support
by | Apr 30, 2025
Likewize, a global leader in device protection, repairs, and premium technical support, said the acquisition complements its established reputation for innovation in tech protection.
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NYC Firm Snags Majority Stake in Dallas Edge Data Center Provider DartPoints as Part of $250M Commitment
by | Apr 30, 2025
The investment by NOVA Infrastructure includes a "significant growth capital component" designed to scale DartPoints' platform and expand its footprint through targeted investments in capacity expansion and strategic M&A to meet market demand.
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Who Made This Year’s AI 75 List? Meet the North Texans Leading the Pack in Artificial Intelligence

by | Apr 30, 2025
Dallas Innovates, in partnership with the Dallas Regional Chamber, once again is recognizing the most innovative leaders in AI in Dallas-Fort Worth. From visionaries and mavericks to transformers and academics, AI 75's class of 2025 are the AI pacesetters you need to know now.
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Patented: Plano-Based AmplifAI Solutions’ Coaching Effectiveness Assessment System and More North Texas Inventive Activity
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 8 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of March 25 with a total of 134 patents granted.
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Gaylord Texan Partners With Warner Bros. for ‘DC Summer’ Superhero Experiences
by | Apr 29, 2025
Gaylord's Universe of Light Featuring DC will highlight multiple worlds and 40 iconic DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains May 23-Sept. 1 in Grapevine. An all-new Custom DC Comic—available only at the Gaylord Texan Resort—will be part of the mix.
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Stream Promotes 2 Execs to Vice Chairman & Partner, Vice Chairman & Managing Director
by | Apr 29, 2025
Ryan Boozer has been promoted to vice chairman and partner, and Dan Harris has been named vice chairman and managing director of Dallas-based Stream Realty Partners.
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Wilks Partners on 3 Culinary Concepts Inside Historic Fort Worth Public Market

by | Apr 29, 2025
"It's an incredible honor to partner with Wilks Development and steward such a beloved Fort Worth landmark, being part of its next chapter," said Chef Jenna Kinard, the former executive chef of Max's Wine Dive, Hotel Drover's 97 West, and Jellico's at the Westin Southlake.
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The Last Word: Capital One Software’s Ravi Raghu on Databolt and the Power of Data
Capital One has long positioned itself as a technology company that does banking, not the other way around. But what’s lesser known—even inside tech circles—is that the company now has a growing enterprise software business selling commercial cloud tools to other organizations.
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Tang-y 2-Up: North Texas’ AN Supps Partners With Tang on New Energy Drink Line
by | Apr 29, 2025
NASA astronaut John Glenn famously took Tang to space in 1962. Now the nostalgic brand is stirring up news again—by partnering with Plano-based AN Supps on a new line of co-branded energy drinks.
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Sabre To Sell Its Hospitality Tech Business to TPG for $1.1 Billion
by | Apr 29, 2025
Southlake-based Sabre's Hospitality Solutions currently provides software and solutions to more than 40% of the world's leading hotel brands, enabling hotels of all types "to meet guests where they are and truly prioritize their needs," TPG Partner Paul Hackwell said.
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