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AT&T Plans $100M Redevelopment in Downtown Dallas

by | Jan 20, 2017
The AT&T Discovery District will include restaurants, retail, outdoor event space and free Wi-Fi.
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BionorthTX Renames Innovation Award in Honor of Dennis Stone
by | Jan 20, 2017
Formerly the Helix Award, the Dr. Dennis K. Stone Life Science Achievement Award recognizes individuals in the health care and life sciences industry.
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Blue Cross Offers Details on $2.5M West End Innovation Lab
by | Jan 20, 2017
The insurer will renovate 32,000 square feet of space in the former home of Brown Cracker & Candy Co.
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Conrad High Students Get Free Phones, Internet Connection
by | Jan 19, 2017
The donation was part of Sprint's 1Million Project, an initiative aiming to lessen the digital divide in the U.S. over the next five years.
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Engineering Group to Recognize Dallas’ ‘Hidden Figures’

by | Jan 18, 2017
The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers is seeking nominations through Feb. 17 for minority women making an impact in STEM.
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Nexstar Becomes 2nd Biggest U.S. Broadcaster After Merger
by | Jan 18, 2017
The $4.6 billion merger with Media General creates a company that will be visible in 39 percent of U.S. households.
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Dallas Hits No. 1 on Forbes List of ‘Best Buy Cities’
by | Jan 18, 2017
Data shows strong home prices, as well as solid job and population growth.
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SMU Profs Given Grants for Humanities Research
by | Jan 17, 2017
SMU professors Zachary Wallmark and Sabri Ates were named fellowship grant recipients by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Endowment to Boost Assistance to Uninsured Burn Survivors

by | Jan 13, 2017
Sons of the Flag Endowment for Burn Care Supplies will start with a value of $25,000 with the help of a matching donation from the Parkland Foundation.
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UNT Researchers Develop Cooling Cushion to Prevent Ulcers for People in Wheelchairs
by | Jan 13, 2017
UNT Health Science Center researchers have created a cushion that could improve the quality of life for people in wheelchairs.
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Taylor Farms Plants Solar Panels at Dallas Facility
by | Jan 13, 2017
The panels will supply 17 percent of the power to the facility, with the remainder coming from traditional sources.
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UTD Researchers Receive Grants for VR-based Medical Work
by | Jan 12, 2017
Money will fund projects helping people with chronic back pain as well as medical students to better interact with patients.
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Dallas-based Wingstop Offers 1st Menu-specific Ordering Via Alexa

by | Jan 12, 2017
Amazon Alexa prompts users through the ordering process -- no pre-selected favorite order needed.
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New Murals in the Works for Downtown Plano
by | Jan 11, 2017
The Plano Art Association and Historic Downtown Plano Association are planning to install three new public art pieces by April.
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Singer/Songwriter Nelly Furtado Records in Oak Cliff
by | Jan 10, 2017
The Canadian singer shot a music video for one of her songs at a house in Lake Highlands where she attended an estate sale.
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