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Credit Union of Texas Rolls Out Full-Service Spanish-Language Brand, Todos Unidos

by | May 27, 2025

Say “bienvenidos” to Todos Unidos.

That’s the name of the Spanish-language brand launched by Allen-based Credit Union of Texas (CUTX) to better serve the state’s largest—and historically underbanked—demographic: the Hispanic community. Designed to provide culturally relevant, accessible financial services, Todos Unidos includes bilingual staff at every CUTX branch and Spanish-language access to all CUTX products, services, documents, and financial education tools—both online and in the app....

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The Last Word: On Dallas’ Historic and Newly Renovated Reverchon Park Baseball Field
by | May 21, 2025
Conner—a serial entrepreneur, investor, and chief payment and logistics officer at Just Park U.S.—took part in the recent reopening of Dallas' historic Reverchon Park Baseball Field, following a multi-million-dollar renovation that has "restored it to greatness." 
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The church's leasing of church property to the Lincoln Property Group fuels its social venture fund. [Photo via Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church]

Dallas Church’s Social Venture Philanthropy Fund To Gift $1M+ to Local Nonprofits

by | May 15, 2025
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church's Horizon Outreach Fund focuses grantmaking on bringing about "systemic changes to some of Dallas’s most pervasive challenges." The fund is fueled entirely by income the church receives from leasing land to the Lincoln Property Group.
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The Last Word: On CFT’s North Texas Gives to Animals Campaign May 15‑30
by | May 15, 2025
May is National Pet Month, and to help make sure local pets are healthy, safe, and homed, the Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is presenting North Texas Gives to Animals, a fundraising campaign through the NorthTexasGivingDay.org platform.
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Toyota and the National Organization on Disability Convene at the DRC 
by | May 15, 2025
The eye-opening conversation was a platform for complicated subjects that impact every business.
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Arlington Is Showing How Drones and Autonomous Vehicles Can Deliver Food to Those in Need
by | May 14, 2025
Autonomous ground vehicles from Arlington-based Mozee and delivery drones from Miami's Aerialoop are fanning out across Arlington this week, delivering around 150 boxes of nonperishable food from the Tarrant Area Food Bank to participating Arlington households.
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Alpine Group Texas April 23 launch event: Alpine Group SVP Barry Brown, Alpine Group CEO and Managing Principal Keenan Austin Reed, U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, and Alpine Group Principal and Chairman Rhod Shaw,. [Photo: Alpine Group]

Alpine Group Texas April 23 launch event: Alpine Group SVP Barry Brown, Alpine Group CEO and Managing Principal Keenan Austin Reed, U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, and Alpine Group Principal and Chairman Rhod Shaw. [Photo: Alpine Group]

D.C. Strategy Firm Alpine Group Expands to Texas, Cites DFW’s ‘Powerhouse’ Role in Business and Policy

by | May 13, 2025
The Alpine Group—whose regional clients include AWS, Siemens, and Match Group—sees Dallas-Fort Worth as a hub for federally connected growth in AI, energy, infrastructure, and financial services. The government affairs firm is opening its first office outside Washington—marking North Texas as a front line for industry leadership and federal strategy.
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A slide showing Tremedics' award-winning technology for treating narrowed aortas in children (left). Their special dissolving stent (right) opens blocked blood vessels and then disappears as the child grows, eliminating the need for repeated surgeries and potentially helping thousands of the 40,000 U.S. babies born with heart defects annually. [Image source: Tremedics]
Fort Worth’s Tremedics Wins $25K Healthcare Award at MassChallenge RESOLVE ’25 in Boston
by | May 12, 2025
Tre Welch, Tremedics Medical Devices Inc., Leon Jacobson, Ted Price, Nerveli Inc., Sarah Iselin, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, TechFW, MassChallenge, ClearLeaf, Feathery, Algas Organics, Coastal Protection Solutions
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The Last Word: SPARK! Dallas Executive Director on Helping Children Learn About Creativity
by | May 8, 2025
Last Thursday, SPARK! Dallas—a nonprofit that aims to ignite creativity in children through a fully immersive, hands-on learning environment—celebrated its 10th anniversary with a SPARKtacular fundraiser event. More than 160 guests attended, bid on silent auction items, and enjoyed appetizers and beverages at the home of Leigh and Bryce Williams. The goal: raise funds to help children learn about creativity. And as today's Last Word shows, SPARK! Dallas Executive Director Meg Bittner has high hopes for what that mission could lead to.
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Brad Weber (left), co-chair of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Antitrust and AI Industry Groups, talks with Rebekah Chenelle, VP of Public Policy at the Dallas Regional Chamber, during a session on AI regulation at the 2025 Convergence AI Dallas conference [Photo: Joseph Haubert/Dallas Regional Chamber]

What Happens in Texas: How The Lone Star State Could Lead the Way on Federal AI Regulation

by | May 7, 2025
As the Texas Legislature considers legislation regulating artificial intelligence, lawmakers in other states are doing the same. The federal government also could jump into the regulatory arena, possibly following Texas’ lead. What can AI-enabled businesses do in the meantime to navigate this patchwork of emerging rules? Attendees at the recent Convergence AI Dallas conference found out.
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Dallas-Based Comerica Bank Marks Small Business Week With $250K in Grants to Community Organizations
by | May 7, 2025
Five nonprofit organizations—including Dallas-based Impact Ventures—will each receive a $50,000 contribution from Comerica Bank during National Small Business Week, which runs through Saturday.
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EarthX Presents Hunter Hunt With Inaugural Investment and Innovation Leadership Award
by | May 7, 2025
EarthX said that under Hunt's leadership, Dallas-based Hunt Energy has become "a model for how legacy energy players can continue to evolve, innovate, diversify and lead in the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy future."
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The Innovative Programs Bringing Invisible Differences Into View at DFW International
by | May 6, 2025
With more than 2,000 sunflower lanyards—worn by travelers who may need extra time, space, or support—already issued, and sensory rooms in development, DFW Airport is creating a travel experience that recognizes different needs and reduces stress for all kinds of travelers.
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