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A scene from "The Unexpected City" commercial. [Video still: Visit Fort Worth]
How Visit Fort Worth Got Jimmy Stewart, Who Passed Away in 1997, to Voice Its New Ad Campaign
by David Seeley | Feb 22, 2023
A new marketing campaign from Visit Fort Worth is called "The Unexpected City"—and a very unexpected voice is at the heart of it: legendary Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart. Stewart passed away in Beverly Hills back in 1997. So how could a 2023 ad campaign snag the voice of an actor who's been gone for decades? Well, doggone it, hold your horses and you'll find out.
by Lance Murray |
Feb 22, 2023
Cedar Hill, roughly 17 miles south of downtown Dallas, is noted for its "outdoorable" fun. Here's a list of locations to enjoy the local birding.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 21, 2023
As it both rebrands and expands, Brightland said its move integrates roughly 110 active communities from Gehan Homes, Gray Point Homes, and Wonderland Homes brands across Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and Tennessee.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 21, 2023
The Will Rogers Memorial Center, anchor of Fort Worth's famed cultural district, is getting a major renovation of its historic art deco coliseum's concourse, grand lobby entrance, and Backstage Club. “The Will Rogers Coliseum is beloved by millions of visitors who have created memories here for 86 years,” said Mike Crum, director of public events for the city of Fort Worth. “We're investing in the facility to ensure its historic charm and elegance continue to impress millions more in future generations.”
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The Pro Volleyball Federation is slated to take the court in February 2024. [Photo: PVF]
Frisco-Based Pro Volleyball Federation Adds Atlanta Team with League’s First Female Owner
by David Seeley | Feb 17, 2023
Making news for the second time this week, the Frisco-based Pro Volleyball Federation today announced Atlanta as the league's third market, with Atlanta businesswoman Colleen Durham Craig as the PVF's first female team owner.
Earlier this week, the league announced that pop star Jason Derulo and Omaha businessman Danny White, founder and CEO of City+Ventures, are launching a PVF franchise in Omaha, Nebraska.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Feb 17, 2023
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas approved over $90 million in new cancer research and prevention grants at its quarterly meeting near the Texas Capitol on Wednesday—and $20.6 million of that money is coming to North Texas to advance everything from breast cancer and lung cancer screening to "deep learning models" to facilitate T-cell receptor therapies.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 17, 2023
Some of the top chemists from around the world are convening in Dallas today through Monday at Southern Methodist University for the 28th Austin Symposium on Molecular Structure and Dynamics at Dallas.
SMU said the conference attracted more than 122 chemists from 14 countries. The conference theme of the symposium is “Spectroscopy Meets Theory.”...
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by David Seeley |
Feb 17, 2023
A 100th birthday is a big deal—especially when every Texan can join the party. So to celebrate its 2023 centennial, Texas Parks & Wildlife is hosting a photo contest almost all year long. And some of the best images may be waiting for us at the end of the year right here in North Texas, when Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens 80 miles west of Fort Worth.
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Ameriflight has signed an intent to purchase 35 Sabrewing Rhaegal-A air cargo drones. [Photo: Business Wire]
Dallas-Based Ameriflight Plans to Buy 35 Autonomous Air Cargo Drones With ‘Record-Breaking’ Payload Capacity
by David Seeley | Feb 16, 2023
Ameriflight—the nation's largest Part 135 Cargo airline—announced signing a letter of intent to purchase 35 VTOL air cargo drones from California's Sabrewing Aircraft Company. Just last month, Ameriflight signed with Natilus on the purchase of 20 autonomous Kona aircraft, which can carry payloads up to 3.8 tons without a crew.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Feb 15, 2023
The Cordish Companies and Texas Rangers have announced the opening of Spark Arlington, a two-level, 30,000-square-foot collaborative workspace located inside Choctaw Stadium, the Rangers' former ballpark. Over 20 companies have already become members, including Lone Star Drones, the XFL, WFAA, ANKR Agency, BGD Digital Marketing, Scudder Storycraft, and the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 15, 2023
Southern Glazer's, headquartered in Miami with a base in Dallas, says that diverse-owned distillers and wine producers are underrepresented in the industry because they've historically lacked access to networks, representation, and industry tools and resources. Its academy's eLearning modules will give participants "valuable knowledge necessary for them to gain or expand distribution of their brands," the company said.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 15, 2023
The company will occupy the fifth floor of the state-of-the-art, newly constructed class A office building at 6275 W. Plano Parkway. “Lucid Private Offices is proud to be growing and expanding during a time when many companies are scaling back," said Executive Director Tosha Bontrager.
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Bogues Group to Kick Off National Bosses and Lunch Boxes Series in Dallas
by Lance Murray | Feb 15, 2023
Bogues Group, a black female-owned communications and events agency, announced the latest installment in its in-person panel and networking event series, Bosses and Lunch Boxes, will take place in Dallas.
The Charlotte, North Carolina-based agency said the event, which provides men and women with a community of like-minded individuals and professional development opportunities, will be from 11:30 a.m....
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 14, 2023
One of the original off-price retailers specializing in name-brand, high-quality products for the home, the Dallas-based retailer is filing for Chapter 11 protection for the second time since the onset of the pandemic.
Tuesday Morning plans to close more than half of its 487 stores nationwide—including two dozen in Texas—according to the Dallas Morning News.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 14, 2023
A major redevelopment is underway in Garland's Medical District for Veteran Affairs—also known as Valoris Health Park—located adjacent to the Garland VA Medical Center. The renovations aim to fulfill the city’s plans for "a full-service medical district for its veterans and citizens."
On Tuesday, February 28, from 3 to 5 p.m., the city will hold a mural reveal celebration and ribbon cutting to mark progress on one of the buildings in the Valoris Health Park. The 3,600-square-foot mural at 601 Clara Barton Blvd. is by Dallas artist and musician Haylee Ryan.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 14, 2023
Partnering with Omaha businessman Danny White, Derulo—who's sold more than 250 million singles worldwide—is making Omaha, Nebraska, the second city to be announced so far for the Frisco-based women's pro volleyball league.
Dallas Innovates wrote about the new league in November. It's just one of many sports leagues and businesses—from pickleball to the PGA to esports to high-tech soccer entertainment—that are proving the future of sports is in North Texas.
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