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The University of Texas at Arlington says its new funding will revitalize facilities, foster innovation and develop top talent for Texas’ growing economy. [Photo: UT Arlington]
UT Arlington Secures $127M Regents Investment to Modernize Campus, Citing Talent and Innovation Goals
by Maddie Preston | Oct 10, 2025
The funding comes as DFW’s tech workforce nears 379,000, making it the nation’s second-largest. With a $28.8 billion annual economic impact in Texas and Carnegie R1 status, UTA is focused on fostering innovation and developing talent to meet statewide workforce needs.
Black Founder Weekend 2025 to Drive $100K+ in Economic Impact for Black Entrepreneurs in North Texas
by Lance Murray |
Jun 22, 2025
The inaugural three-day event lands in Dallas June 27–29 at Paul Quinn College, bringing together more than 40 speakers, curated activations, and a bold agenda built to move capital, spark deals, and support Black founders.
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by Lance Murray |
May 7, 2025
The public celebration outside Dallas City Hall coincides with U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week and reinforces Dallas’ momentum as one of the nation's most vibrant and forward-looking travel destinations.
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by Lance Murray |
May 5, 2025
University of Texas at Arlington reported its projects contributed $59 million to the national economy last year, an increase of 39% from 2023, according to a new report from the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS).
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Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant is located in Glen Rose, 40 miles southwest of Fort Worth. [Photo: Vistra Energy]
Vistra Corp. Seeks to Add 20 Years to Nuclear Power Plant’s Life with License Renewal
by Lance Murray | Oct 4, 2022
Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant has been generating nuclear electric power for more than 30 years, and this week Irving-based Vistra Corp. announced that it has applied for license renewals with Nuclear Regulatory Commission to keep the plant operating through 2053.
“Comanche Peak is one of the lowest-cost and highest-performing nuclear power plants in the country and is a large, dispatchable source of carbon-free electricity,” said Jim Burke, president and CEO of Vistra....
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Apr 12, 2018
Dallas area filmmaking projects have already topped $60 million in economic impact over the first quarter of 2018.
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by Mallory Houser |
Jun 30, 2017
The Americans for the Arts study focused on the 2015 fiscal year, reporting that the "economic impact of the Dallas Arts District has tripled in five years."
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 3, 2016
The DEC's economic impact is a reflection of how entrepreneurship is bolstering the entire region.
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
