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Michael Haske, CEO of Krista Software. [Image: Aircall]
Dallas’ Krista Software Closes Series A Follow‑On Funding Round
by Lance Murray | Feb 5, 2025
The creator of the AI-led intelligent automation platform Krista had announced a $15 million equity round in 2022 tied to its Series A. The new funding is slated for R&D, advancing Krista’s AI capabilities, and strengthening its market position globally, the company said.
by Lance Murray |
Feb 5, 2025
Ready to get physical? National outdoor family entertainment franchise Launch Entertainment is making a foray into North Texas with locations in Arlington and Lewisville. The Arlington location will feature a Krave restaurant and bar to help satisfy play-fueled appetites.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 5, 2025
Appearing in lifelike, life-size 3D realism on your next Grapevine Mills mall visit: an interactive encounter with characters like Sonic the Hedgehog, comedian Howie Mandel, a velociraptor, and more.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 5, 2025
Dallas-based Brinker International saw its stock (NYSE: EAT) jump 16% last Wednesday. One big reason: Its Chili's Grill & Bar casual dining chain posted a Q4 sales jump of 31% for restaurants open at least a year. That marked the brand's third straight quarter of double-digit sales growth—with a 20% boost in foot traffic, not higher prices, contributed to the Q4 leap.
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McKesson CEO Brian Tyler [Photo: McKesson]
Eyeing Ophthalmology in $850M Deal, Irving’s McKesson To Snag Controlling Interest in PRISM Vision Holdings
by Lance Murray | Feb 4, 2025
McKesson said it will acquire an 80% interest in the provider of general ophthalmology and retina management services. PRISM Vision physicians will continue to retain a 20% interest in their company.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 4, 2025
With the relocation, Globe Life said it retains more than 2,000 jobs in McKinney and plans to continue growing its workforce over time to support its growing policyholder base.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 4, 2025
PepsiCo's free Party Pack—which will include Doritos, Tostitos dips, and Pepsi Zero Sugar—will be delivered to eligible Frisco residents by Wing drones Feb. 8-9, in time for the Super Bowl matchup of the Chiefs vs. the Eagles.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 4, 2025
Luke Tuttle, who's held roles at industry giants including Experian and Klarna, will lead MoneyGram's product development and technology, overseeing the likes of engineering, information security, and emerging technologies such as blockchain.
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SuperOps' founders: Arvind Parthiban, CEO, and Jayakumar Karumbasalam, CPO and CTO. [Photo: SuperOps]
India- and Dallas-Based SuperOps Raises $25M Series C, Enters IT Market
by David Seeley and Lance Murray | Feb 4, 2025
SuperOps—which opened its U.S. office in Dallas last May—said it intends to use the new funding to expand its AI research and development, scale its offerings for mid-market and enterprise MSPs, and further extend its global reach.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Feb 4, 2025
Fort Worth has taken off like a rocket in population growth (it had the largest numeric population gain of any city in America in 2022). Now there's speculation that actual real-life rockets could be launched into space from near the Panther City, according to a 2025 Tarrant County Commercial Real Estate Forecast discussion between Corriente Advisors CEO Mark Hart and Robert Allen, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 31, 2025
The Reserve will feature a series of "one-of-a-kind water features" including a half-mile canal loop, a boardwalk plaza, and a six-acre lake, Stillwater Capital said. A new city hall and adjacent hotel, restaurant/retail, and entertainment spaces are also part of the mix.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 30, 2025
Topgolf said the limited-time experience is available at all Topgolf U.S. venues Feb. 1 through April 13. It's accompanied by a national in-venue sweepstakes and limited-time menu items.
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Samsung's Hera Z20 ultrasound device. [Photo: Samsung]
Fetal Care Center Dallas Tapped to Deploy First-in-U.S. Ultrasound Technology
by Lance Murray | Jan 30, 2025
The Dallas maternal-fetal medicine practice calls Samsung's Hera Z20—which uses advanced AI and other features to enhance diagnostic accuracy—a "pre-natal game changer for women's health."
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 30, 2025
DataBank—a data center company providing edge colocation, interconnection, and managed services—said the new funding resulted from "excess investor interest" in its recent $2 billion primary equity round. Total debt and equity raised by DataBank in the past 18 months: nearly $5 billion.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 30, 2025
Ready to channel your inner Oliver, Charles, and Mabel from Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building"? You'll get the chance starting Feb. 8 when Nashville-based The Escape Game debuts its escape room experience in North Texas.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jan 29, 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Dec. 24 with a total of 133 patents granted.
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