Dallas-Fort Worth

Public Art Initiative Fills Dallas District with Murals to ‘Enhance the Uptown Experience’

by | May 3, 2019
Uptown Dallas Inc. commissioned local artists — all but one of whom are women — to transform Uptown with 12 'Instagramable' new murals. Take our photo tour.
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NoiseAware CEO: “We’re Leading a Category That Didn’t Exist in the Market Before”
by | May 1, 2019
Since founding in 2015, the disturbance detecting startup has grown, fast—just last week entering into a partnership that allowed NoiseAware to be installed in all of a company's short-term rental suites.
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Innovative Texas Airport Apprenticeship Announced at Dallas Fort Worth International
by | Apr 30, 2019
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is partnering with the Dallas County Community College District to help DFW employees' careers soar by offering certifications that can be converted into college credit.
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Photo Gallery: North Texas Hosts the First Home Games in Esports History During a Sold-Out Weekend
by | Apr 29, 2019
Take a look inside the Bud Light Homestand Weekend at the Allen Event Center, hosted by hometown favorite Dallas Fuel, to get a taste of what the intense world of competitive esports is like. At the tournament, The Overwatch League was on-display for the first 'Homestand,' a test of the match format that all esports franchises will follow in 2020.
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The State of North Texas VC: Insights from 4 Insiders

by | Apr 23, 2019
The first quarter figures are out for venture capital investing in Dallas-Fort Worth and the rest of the state. We take a look at how North Texas fared, with insights from some of the region's top VCs.
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Van's Kitchen
Project Pachinko: Van’s Kitchen Invests Millions in Tech to Perfect Egg Rolls
by | Apr 17, 2019
This Dallas-based manufacturing company hopes to improve its productivity from the inside out.
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Fort Worth’s ‘First Justice Enterprise’ Empowers Women Through Employment
by | Apr 16, 2019
The Worthy Co. plans to open its first brick-and-mortar store this fall, selling apparel, jewelry, and candles created by the women it employs—female survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. One hundred percent of profits benefit local trafficking survivors. 
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Industry Professionals Tackle the Lack of Available Cybersecurity Talent

by | Apr 2, 2019
At Dallas Startup Week, cybersecurity professionals from The United Way, University of Texas at Dallas, and Tarrant County College came together to discuss how DFW enterprises can change the industry's issues.
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Smart Home
HGTV Builds Innovative Smart Home in Roanoke Ahead of Giveaway
by | Apr 2, 2019
This 3,400-square-foot location is more than just your average home—it's outfitted with the latest in consumer technology, from digital lighting control to a golf simulator to a robotic lawnmower.
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Winter is Coming to Dallas With the Game Of Thrones Augmented Reality Experience
by | Mar 29, 2019
HBO is partnering with AT&T and AR startup Magic Leap to celebrate the TV show's final season—and let fans attempt to take on a White Walker—through immersive technology.
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Michaels Launches ‘First-of-its-Kind’ In-Store Makerspaces Nationwide
by | Mar 26, 2019
The Irving-headquartered arts and crafts company is partnering with AnyRoad to bring its 'Community Classroom' program to local makers.
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Dallas VideoFest’s AltFiction Winners and Next Season’s $10K Grant

by | Mar 21, 2019
VideoFest calls itself the oldest and largest video festival in the U.S. Its AltFiction Fest celebrates filmmakers who create movies, television shows, and web content. 
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Hey, Entrepreneurs: Come Party on the Plaza With WFAA for Dallas Startup Week
by | Mar 21, 2019
Join Dallas-Forth Worth innovators this Saturday at 7 a.m. for the Party on the Plaza at Victory Park. Attendees will get to try products from entrepreneurs for free, demonstrate their support for Startup Week, and be on live TV.
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Education: Amazon’s Future Engineer Program, AECOM’s UTA Hypermobility Class, SMU’s New Cybersecurity Master’s Degree
From higher education projects (TWU, DCCCD) to K-12 initiatives (Dallas County, Trinity Christian Academy), here's your briefing on what's going on in education in North Texas.
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Photo Recap: Innovate(her) Conference Sparks Innovative Thinking in Middle School Girls
by | Feb 25, 2019
Capital One teamed up with the UT Dallas Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to empower students during National Engineering Week.
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