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North Texas’ NCD Acquires NYC-Based, Medicare Benefits-Focused Tenure Health

by | Sep 16, 2024
Health insurance products provider NCD said the deal joins two complementary companies to form an "unmatched" platform serving health consumers' comprehensive healthcare needs. As part of the transaction, Tenure Health Founder and CEO Bret Voith will join NCD as its chief strategy officer.
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Centurion American Triples Down on Pilot Point with Third Development, Total of 7,300+ Planned Homes
by | Jun 25, 2024
Bryson Ranch joins two other Centurion American developments in this Texas Main Street City in northeast Denton County, including Creekview and Mobberly Farms. Centurion American said it will offer a range of contemporary and classic home options in its newest announced development.
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The Last Word: Princeton Mayor On Building Opportunities in the Fast-Growing Collin County City—and a New Hire
by | Feb 28, 2024
Princeton Mayor Brianna Chacón says new deputy city manager John Land's "leadership and expertise, especially in economic and community development, will be exponentially valuable" to the growing city.
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The Last Word: Allison Cook on How Farmers Branch Is Becoming a Restaurant Destination
by | Dec 6, 2023
Farmers Branch, the suburb on Dallas' northwest edge, has been many things since its founding as a community called Mustang Branch in the 1840s. One thing it hasn't been known for until now: a growing restaurant destination.
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Farmers Branch Aims for Groundbreaking on Its Solar Farm in Early 2024

by | Sep 11, 2023
By having a solar farm built on a former city landfill, Farmers Branch plans to be the first Texas city to power all its facilities with 100% locally generated renewable electricity. Groundbreaking is slated for early next year, with operations starting as soon as Fall 2024.
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The Last Word: Farmers Branch Mayor on Why His City Moved to a 4-Day Work Week
by | Aug 15, 2023
Farmers Branch has officially launched a four-day work for city employees. The move followed earlier approval by the city council, and a few months of schedule-testing by various city departments.
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Construction Begins on ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Glow-in-the-Dark Playground in Farmers Branch
by | Jun 27, 2023
In March, we previewed something truly innovative coming to Farmers Branch—a futuristic, glow-in-the-dark attraction the city says will be "the crown jewel of playgrounds." Well, don't tell the kids yet, but you can pencil in a date for an amazing evening experience: Joya at Oran Good Park is slated to open this fall. Take a sneak peek at its light-up delights here.
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Varsity Brands Hires New EVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer
by | Jun 16, 2023
Joe Raines will work to help Varsity realize the benefits of scaling its platform while improving the performance of operations across its three businesses—BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit, and Herff Jones.
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Farmers Branch Plans ‘Crown Jewel of Playgrounds’ That Glows in Dark for Evening Play

by | Mar 8, 2023
Farmers Branch plans to break ground next month on Joya at Oran Good Park. "The crown jewel of playgrounds" in the city will have eye-popping interactive features that actually glow in the dark, allowing for both day and evening play. There will also be also a zip line and a 27-foot sphere with six climbing levels. The city says the park could be open by this summer—but we have a video tour of all the magic that you can see right now.
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PNC Bank Launches Newest Tech Hub in North Texas
by | Apr 25, 2022
PNC Bank has officially opened its North Texas Technology and Innovation Hub in Farmers Branch. Designed to encourage a culture of collaboration, most of its 200 employees will focus on developing—and elevating—PNC’s innovation and technology endeavors. PNC calls it "the first hub of this type to be established in Texas." Take a look inside in our photo tour below.
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North Texas Video Game Developer Worldspark Studios Lands $3M for Metaverse Platform
by | Feb 28, 2022
The blockchain gaming studio's first title is Edenbrawl, a tech fantasy-style online multiplayer battle game. Within the game, players will be able to purchase and trade NFTs tied to things like character skins and weapons skins.
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DFW De Novo Bank Approval Still on Track: Execs Discuss COVID-19’s Industry Impact
by | Mar 23, 2020
Tyme Bank executives Joe Hansen and Ken Judd discuss how its de novo bank—the first in North Texas since 2009—could be part of the solution as small businesses eventually come back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DI People: Crossmark Holdings, J.C. Penney, Work Shield Make Executive Announcements

by | Aug 27, 2019
You’ll also find news from Comstock Resources, Trinity Hunt Partners, Fiesta Restaurant Group, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Locke Lord, Velvet Taco, and Mary Kay in this roundup of executive and leadership moves in North Texas.
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UK-based Cloud Technology Company Acquires OpenConnect
by | Aug 1, 2019
The entire OpenConnect team will join ActiveOps Group, while the OpenConnect location in Farmers Branch will become ActiveOps’ third U.S. office.
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Follow the Money: MoneyGram Gets $50M Investment, LegacyTexas Makes $2.1B Bank Merger
by | Jun 20, 2019
You’ll also find news about Wildcat Capital Management, 4WEB Medical, Invitation Homes, TPG, Archeio Technologies, Higginbotham, and BARBRI Inc. in this roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity involving companies and investors in North Texas.
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One North Texas Rideshare Company Launching, Another Expands Coverage Area
by | Jun 19, 2019
Alto is adding more North Texas cities to its app, while Pick says it will launch later this year in the DFW area.
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