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The Last Word: On the Texas Monthly-New York Times ‘Y’all’ Flap
by David Seeley | Dec 11, 2024
Fort Worth-based Ratliff is one of many North Texans who've weighed in on a recent Texas Monthly story titled In Defense of "Y'all," a Perfect Word. Writer Dan Solomon wrote the piece in response to a New York Times opinion column which pooh-poohed "y'all" as "much too slangy, regional or what you might even call ethnic to ever gain universal acceptance."
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Dec 11, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Nov. 19, with a total of 107 patents granted.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 10, 2024
London-based Lighthouse, a commercial intelligence platform for the $15 billion travel and hospitality technology market, said proceeds from the investment will help expand its "significant presence" in Grapevine, among other endeavors.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 10, 2024
Dallas-based architecture firm HKS is the designer on the massive project for the Browns' owner, Haslam Sports Group. Lincoln says the mixed-use development alone is expected to generate $1.2 billion annually and create more than 3,300 permanent jobs for Northeast Ohio.
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Vesper Energy's Hornet Solar project in Texas' Swisher County. [Photo: Vesper Energy/LinkedIn]
Irving’s Vesper Energy Installs Over 1 Million Panels at Its Hornet Solar Project
by David Seeley | Dec 10, 2024
Located in Swisher County at the base of the Texas Panhandle, Vesper's Hornet Solar project is slated to feature 1.36 million solar panels and will deliver 600 MWac of renewable energy—enough to power 160,000 homes annually.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 10, 2024
A recent column in The Economist asks the question "Does Dallas offer a vision of America's future?" The answer in a nutshell: "In America Inc’s fever dreams, more cities turn Dallas-like in their pro-business temperament—and America as a whole transforms into a continent-size small-government Texas."
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 9, 2024
The $8.6 million grant has been awarded to the city of Dallas on behalf of Fair Park First and the Community Park and will be distributed through the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 9, 2024
Since 2002, Arcadia has focused on agricultural innovation and next-generation wellness products, including Zola coconut water and high-fiber “better for you” products. Roosevelt is a privately held oil & gas exploration and production company that's been in the Roosevelt family "for over 100 years."
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A scene from the 2024 Digital Engineering Awards. [Photo: Jason Kindig]
Digital Engineering Awards Spotlight Global Innovators, Emphasize AI at Dallas Gala
by David Seeley | Dec 9, 2024
AT&T for ClimRR and Gigapower’s Amy Wheelus were among the honorees. Many other winners have a significant Dallas presence.
Plus, explore ClimRR, a portal created through public-private collaboration to assess potential environmental risks in your city.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 9, 2024
The "revolutionary" airborne electronic attack system is slated to be deployed on carrier-based Boeing Growler jets. Work under the contract will take place in McKinney and three other U.S. cities, Raytheon parent RTX said.
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by Quincy Preston |
Dec 6, 2024
Magnit, a California-based leader in contingent workforce management solutions, has appointed North Texan Chandra Dhandapani as its new chief executive officer. Dhandapani, who previously served as CEO of Global Workplace Solutions at Dallas-based CBRE, succeeds Teresa Carroll in a planned leadership transition.
Magnit provides technology-driven solutions that support organizations with hiring, compliance, and workforce optimization....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 6, 2024
As executive director, Jenny Lewis is the top management leader of the Frisco-based foundation, whose mission is to positively impact the lives of youth, military veterans, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections, and the game of golf.
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John Regan will become CFO of Fluor effective March 1. [Photo: Business Wire]
Fluor Announces CFO’s Retirement, Names Successor
by Lance Murray | Dec 6, 2024
Joe Brennan will retire as Fluor Corp.'s EVP and chief financial officer in July 2025. The Irving-based company's board of directors has appointed John Regan as his successor, effective March 1, 2025.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 6, 2024
Jennifer Little will lead Texas business for PR and marketing firm FleishmanHillard, including its offices in Dallas and Austin. She'll be responsible for the strategic plan and vision for FleishmanHillard Texas, overseeing client experience, business development, talent development, and staffing.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 6, 2024
Tim Sharp will focus on maintaining Urban Air's position as the premier destination for family entertainment, while continuing to innovate and deliver exceptional experiences for guests, drive profitable growth for franchisees, and expand the brand's footprint globally, the company said.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 6, 2024
Ranaan Horowitz has more than 30 years of leadership experience across the defense, commercial aviation, and healthcare sectors. Catalyze said he has a proven track record of driving growth and overseeing strategic acquisitions.
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