Arlington

Arlington Gets $1.7M to Integrate Autonomous Vehicles into Via Rideshare Program

by | Mar 17, 2020
Arlington was the first city in the nation to convert its entire mass transit operation into what's called micro-transit. Its new service will include a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and could let UT Arlington students ride for free.
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Dallas funding
Follow the Money: Align Capital Closes Second Fund at $450M, AWH Capital Raises $129.8M, VitalTech Makes Acquisition
by | Feb 20, 2020
In this weekly roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity in North Texas, you’ll also find news from TPG, Dean Foods, Caregiver Inc., Blue River Partners, Neuro-Pro Monitoring, and StarRFoam.
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Arlington’s Entertainment District Receives $810M Expansion
by | Dec 19, 2019
Phase two of Arlington's Entertainment District is expected to include a convention center, a coworking and incubator space, a hotel, and a corporate headquarters.
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cities
North Texas Cities Among Nation’s Fastest-Growing
by | Dec 12, 2019
Frisco and McKinney were the highest ranking North Texas cities in the WalletHub report, which based its rankings on job growth, increase of full-time and part-time jobs, and median household income growth, among other factors.
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aviation

Wings of Innovation: Aviation and Aerospace in North Texas Fly to a High-Tech Future

by | Nov 13, 2019
Dallas-Fort Worth has been at the forefront of aviation innovation in manufacturing, airports, and airlines. What's next? Vertical takeoff air taxis buzzing over North Texas.
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CEO vice president
DI People: Boeing Global Services, Six Flags Entertainment, Michaels Make CEO Announcements
by | Oct 29, 2019
In this weekly roundup of leadership and executive moves by Dallas-Fort Worth companies and organizations, you’ll also find news from Critical Start, OrderMyGear, EarthXFilm, Sally Beauty Holdings, Hill+Knowlton, and KidKraft.
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Medal of Honor Museum
First-Ever National Medal of Honor Museum Will Call Arlington Home
by | Oct 3, 2019
Planned for completion in 2024 near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Park, the museum will tell the stories of the recipients of the nation's highest military honor—70 of them from Texas—via interactive experiences and rotating exhibits.
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BionorthTX Names Pharma Entrepreneur, Investor, and Philanthropist as Stone Award Recipient
by | Sep 9, 2019
Among the contributions of recipient Paul Dorman, the chairman and CEO of DFB Pharmaceuticals, is paying for the first-year tuition of the entire inaugural class of M.D. students at the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine in Fort Worth.
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hyperloop

Virgin Hyperloop One’s Pod Road Show is Making a Stop at AT&T Stadium

by | Aug 7, 2019
A hyperloop pod some day may traverse the corridor between Dallas and Fort Worth in six minutes at 360 mph. Don't miss out on seeing what could be the future of transportation when it stops in North Texas tomorrow.
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Cities Nail Down Prosperous Futures From Their Pasts with Historic Redevelopment
It's amazing what can happen to a community when old, ignored properties are given a new purpose and a new life by forward-thinking cities and developers.
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funding
Follow the Money: ROBO Global Launches Healthcare ETF, Arteriors Gets ‘Significant Investment’
by | Jun 27, 2019
You’ll also find news from Align Capital Partners, Mark Cuban, Hidrent, TPG, Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Apple, and Drive.ai in this roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity involving companies in North Texas.
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drive.ai
Apple Reportedly Seeks to ‘Acqui‑Hire’ Autonomous Vehicle Company Drive.ai
by | Jun 6, 2019
The self driving vehicle startup, which has an office in Plano, is piloting driverless passenger vans in Arlington's Entertainment District near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Park.
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Site Selection Ranks Dallas Metro 2nd for New and Expanded Corporate Projects

by | Mar 22, 2019
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington was recognized for its number of new and expanded company facilities projects in 2018.
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Smart City Map
Interactive Map Highlights Dallas Region’s Smart City Advances
by | Jan 10, 2019
Smart city technologies and strategies that are taking hold across Dallas-Fort Worth. Now you can check out a new map by the Dallas Regional Chamber that spotlights some prime examples.
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funding
Follow the Money: Gig Wage Gets $1M, AN Global Nets Acquisition Backing, Astrapi Receives Funding
by | Dec 13, 2018
Also, you’ll find ClubCorp, RiskPro Global Partners, D.R. Horton, Ryan, and Dunhill Homes in this roundup of funding, investments, mergers, and acquisition involving businesses and investors with North Texas ties.
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awards
The Greater Dallas Planning Council Announces Urban Design Award Winners
by | Nov 27, 2018
The Urban Design Awards recipients will be honored Dec. 4 at Fair Park’s Briscoe Carpenter Center.
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