MORE►
Business
The OTC-listed Southlake company is changing its name to American Fusion following a December merger that made Midland-based Kepler Fusion Technologies a wholly owned subsidiary. This month, it named new technology, operations, and power systems leaders focused on Kepler’s Texatron fusion energy technology.
Renewal Fuels Moves to Become American Fusion, Names 3 to Kepler C‑Suite
by Sandra Engelland | Feb 19, 2026
The OTC-listed Southlake company is changing its name to American Fusion following a December merger that made Midland-based Kepler Fusion Technologies a wholly owned subsidiary. This month, it named new technology, operations, and power systems leaders focused on Kepler’s Texatron fusion energy technology.
by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 19, 2026
That scratched-up copy of "Rubber Soul" in your attic could have a new life as a new artist's LP. Using patented micronization technology, the project from VMB Micro will turn whole records into clean material streams suitable for pressing new records and manufacturing innovative vinyl-based products.
MORE►
by David Seeley |
Feb 19, 2026
Brad Bingham will replace Tom Shull, the Dallas-based organization's first civilian director/CEO, who will retire in July. Operating stores on bases around the world with tax-free shopping and military-exclusive pricing, the $8.5 billion service is America's 51st-largest retailer.
MORE►
by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 18, 2026
Matt Fischer succeeds Jimmy Kelly, who will remain with the Fort Worth-based proptech company in an advisory capacity during the leadership transition.
MORE►
An eye implant that projects laser images onto the retina is the concept behind a new patent from Dallas-based Verily Life Sciences. The system pairs an intraocular implant with a head-worn camera that captures and transmits scenes to the eye in real time. Dallas law firm Haynes and Boone prosecuted the patent. [Composite illustration: Sources, U.S. Patent No. 12529886, Fig. 1 and 3; DI Studio]
Patented: Verily Life Sciences’ Intraocular Laser Projection System and Other North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Feb 18, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Jan. 20 with a total of 104 patents granted.
MORE►
by David Seeley |
Feb 18, 2026
This is the latest move in the mining sector for Caterpillar, the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. The company has been a leader in innovative autonomous mining solutions, including its Cat MineStar Command system for autonomous hauling, drilling, and more.
MORE►
by Quincy Preston |
Feb 17, 2026
Inbenta CEO Melissa Solis—who built North Texas-based GIACT Systems from $300 to a $610M exit—talks AI deployment failures, customer culture, and who gets a seat at the table on the Women Disrupting Tech Podcast.
MORE►
by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 17, 2026
Fort Worth's Wilks Development said Austin-based TYLER'S will be the first retail tenant in its 217-acre mixed-use Firefly Park development, now being built along PGA Parkway.
MORE►
Snehal Fulzele, founder and CEO of Uptiq.ai [Photo: Uptiq.ai]
North Texas’ Uptiq Raises $25M Series B to Scale AI Solutions and Launch Qore for Builders
by Sandra Engelland | Feb 17, 2026
The round follows an earlier $12 million raise announced by Uptiq in October. The McKinney-based company said the funding will help further scale and expand Qore, its flagship platform combining document intelligence, an extensive set of financial skills, multi-agent workflows, and secure integrations into a single system.
MORE►
by David Seeley |
Feb 17, 2026
Founded in 2016 "by restaurant people for restaurant people," Plein Air offers marketing, technology, and data consultation to more than 75 clients across the U.S., including True Food Kitchen, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Main Event, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and more.
MORE►
by David Seeley |
Feb 17, 2026
Co-founded in 1995 by CEO Nancy Janzen and her husband, CTO John Janzen, StaffReady delivers a platform purpose-built for managing clinical workforces across multiple healthcare industries, Exa said
MORE►
by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 16, 2026
Satish Mehta will oversee Varsity Brands' product and technology strategies, building digital platforms, data-driven experiences, and secure systems. The Farmers Branch-based company was acquired for $4.75 billion in 2024 by NY-based KKR.
MORE►
The Charles Main Dining Room Seating [Photo: Samantha Marie Photography]
The Last Word: The Charles Gets a New Look in the Dallas Design District
by David Seeley | Feb 12, 2026
The Charles opened in the Dallas Design District in 2018 as the first-ever concept from Dallas-based Duro Hospitality. After a brief closing recently to enable a redesign, the restaurant has reopened with a new look and new menu offerings and "is stepping confidently into its next era."
MORE►
by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 12, 2026
"Omnium challenges traditional ideas of performance and ability, and we’re proud to celebrate that spirit here in Garland—where everyone belongs, and everyone has something remarkable to offer,” said Amy Rosenthal, cultural arts director for the city of Garland.
MORE►
by Sandra Engelland |
Feb 12, 2026
Allvia was formed through Trinity Hunt's investment in San Jose-based Melita Group, a human resources, benefits administration, and payroll provider. Fred Pettijohn has been named as Allvia's CEO.
MORE►
by David Seeley |
Feb 12, 2026
Founding members of the advisory board include Edward Crawford, co-founder and co-CEO of Coltala Holdings; Amanda Brock, co-CEO of Solaris Energy Infrastructure (NYSE: SEI); and Scott Mueller, managing director of the Southwestern region at Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS).
MORE►
