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A Cruise robotaxi, pictured in Downtown Dallas in June 2024, could potentially benefit from U.S. Patent No. 12062290. Recently granted to GM Cruise Holdings and invented by Dallas’s Clifton Trigg Hutchinson, the patent describes a system for dynamically dispatching autonomous vehicles. This technology enables real-time route adjustments based on user location updates, enhancing urban transport efficiency. [Photo: Cruise]

Patented: GM Cruise’s Adaptive Dispatch of Autonomous Cars and More North Texas Inventive Activity

Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of August 13, with a total of 108 patents granted.
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The Last Word: Ross Perot Jr. on Southwire’s Massive New Facility at AllianceTexas
When North America's leading wire and cable company invests in a nearly 1.2 million square foot facility, it's a statement. Southwire, an $8 billion company with over 9,000 global team members, officially opened its newest and largest distribution center with a ribbon cutting and tour last week. 
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Dallas’ MoneyGram International Appoints Veteran Financial Exec as New Chief Digital Officer
by | Aug 27, 2024
Josh Gordon-Blake joins the company to lead digital strategy with a focus on the growth and global expansion of MoneyGram Online (MGO), which serves millions of consumers worldwide.
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Plano City Council Approves Tax Incentive Plan for Life Science Hub at Former EDS Campus
by | Aug 27, 2024
Dallas-based NexPoint has said it's ready to invest over $3.6 billion ino the Texas Research Quarter—a sprawling life science-focused innovation district planned at and around the former EDS campus in Plano's Legacy development. Now the city of Plano has turned the first key to help unlock what could be a game-changer for North Texas' growing biotech boom.
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Shaquille O’Neal (AKA DJ Diesel) To Headline the ‘Sports Illustrated LIV Golf Experience’ in Dallas Sept. 21

by | Aug 27, 2024
Shaq is back, but he's not coming to American Airlines Center, where he last played for the Celtics in 2011. Instead, he's headlining the Sports Illustrated LIV Golf Experience at Komodo restaurant and lounge in Dallas—a raucous DJ music event to be held during the LIV Golf Dallas Team Championship in September.
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Nominate Now: Venture Dallas Kicks Off 2024 Startup Awards Nominations

Venture Dallas is firing up its search for North Texas’ most innovative companies, as nominations open for its Startup of the Year 2024 awards. The winners will be revealed at the annual summit on October 30, building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural honors....

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Prepare for Takeoff: DFW Airport To Host ‘5K on the Runway’ Race to Celebrate Its 50th
by | Aug 27, 2024
No, those 2,500 people running at DFW Airport on October 5 won't be late for their flight. They'll be taking over a runway to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the third-busiest airport on earth.
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North Texas’ McKesson To Acquire Majority Stake in Florida Cancer Healthcare Network for $2.49 Billion
by | Aug 26, 2024
Florida-based Core Ventures was established by the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, a physician-owned community oncology practice. With the multi-billion-dollar acquisition, CORE Ventures will join McKesson's US Oncology Network to advance "affordable cancer care and better patient outcomes."
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The Last Word: Law Firm Leader Paul Genender On Dallas’ ‘Supercity’ Status

by | Aug 26, 2024
In June, the Dallas-based TXSE Group announced plans to launch the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), focused on Texas and the Southeast U.S., with $120 million in funding lined up from BlackRock, Citadel Securities, and other investors. That's led to national buzz about "Y'all Street" and growing global awareness of the city's financial and corporate momentum. 
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The Last Word: Strut Partners’ Don Allen On AI Market Success vs. Ping Pong Perks
Leaders light up LinkedIn thread on ex-Google CEO's work-life balance comment.
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Flix North America Names Company Veteran as Greyhound’s COO
by | Aug 23, 2024
During three decades at Greyhound, Rodney Surber has held various leadership roles, most recently serving as vice president of operations. Now, the exec will be the top senior leader for the brand, overseeing bus operations, customer service operations, and maintenance and engineering.
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Dallas’ Wondr Health Appoints New Chief Experience and Engagement Officer
by | Aug 23, 2024
The company said that in leading product strategy, Marin Hoffman will leverage the strength of the Wondr program to expand and diversify offerings for whole-person metabolic, emotional, and physical health transformation.
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Dallas CEO Arun Agarwal to Chair Texas Economic Development Corporation Board

by | Aug 23, 2024
Governor Abbott appointed the Nextt CEO and civic leader to helm the board of the Corporation, the private entity in a public-private partnership promoting Texas business.
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FTI Consulting Appoints Dallas-Based Senior Managing Director in Data & Analytics Practice
by | Aug 23, 2024
The Washington, D.C.-based firm said Shelly Mady's hiring strengthens its presence in the Dallas area, which over the past few years has seen a substantial expansion of law firms, financial entities, and tech companies.
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Berkeley Research Group Appoints Managing Director in Dallas
by | Aug 23, 2024
BRG said Michael Hollerich brings over 25 years of leadership experience in financial services risk and consulting and has deep expertise in regulatory affairs, corporate governance, anti-money laundering, fraud detection, mergers and acquisitions, and banking-as-a-service.
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Dallas’ CyrusOne Expands Senior Leadership Team with New Chief People Officer
by | Aug 23, 2024
The global data center developer and operator said Leslie Jones brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as chief human resources officer at Coalfire, a global cybersecurity company.
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