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In June, the U.S. Air Force awarded a production contract to Shield AI to implement its Hivemind mission autonomy software for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, pictured here. In August, the company announced a successful field demonstration of the software for a coordinated autonomous search mission with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology. [Image: Shield AI]
Shield AI Flies Taiwan Drone Swarm Without Human Pilots
by Kim Lyons | Aug 13, 2026
The Frisco-built V-BAT maker put its Hivemind software in charge of three National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology Mighty Hornet III unmanned aerial vehicles for a field demonstration.
by Sandra Engelland |
Jul 23, 2026
The transaction adds to Public Storage’s position as the world’s largest self-storage platform, with more than 4,500 properties offering 327 million rentable square feet.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 18, 2026
Built by venture studio Nexrage Studios, the free app turns Dallas-Fort Worth into a Pokémon Go-style hunt, sending fans to local restaurants, shops, and attractions to collect virtual rewards. The region-wide experience is a collaboration with the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, says SeekAR advisor Dan Sinawat.
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Dallas holds 21 of the region's 49 Fortune 1000 headquarters, with the rest fanning out from Irving and Plano to Frisco and Fort Worth. "Growth is happening in every direction," Dallas Regional Chamber CEO Brad Cheves says.
Dallas Anchors DFW’s 49 Fortune 1000 Headquarters, Spread Across 11 Cities
by Quincy Preston | Jun 9, 2026
Dallas holds 21 of the region's 49 Fortune 1000 headquarters, with the rest fanning out from Irving and Plano to Frisco and Fort Worth. "Growth is happening in every direction," Dallas Regional Chamber CEO Brad Cheves says.
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by Quincy Preston |
Mar 26, 2026
HKS made the top 50 from Dallas, while North Texas companies from Coppell to Frisco showed up across architecture, AI, healthcare, restaurants, media, and travel. Statewide, Austin led the way, with Houston, Midland, San Antonio, and others also earning spots.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 4, 2025
Canada-based Tidal League said its new studio in Frisco represents "a transformative step" in its U.S. expansion. The media company's content includes the popular YouTube talk show "To the Baha," which is hosted by three former Dallas Mavericks.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 29, 2025
VerifyID.ai delivers a simple, flexible, and secure digital identity verification platform with built-in fraud prevention, MTX Group said. The acquisition comes just weeks after after MTX launched MTX Ventures, an investment arm focused on backing early- and mid-stage companies in the enterprise AI space.
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Entering through the Isle of Curiosity, seven themed lands will greet families at Universal Kids Resort in Frisco. [Artist Conceptual Rendering: Universal Destinations & Experiences]
Universal Drops New Play-Packed Details for Kids Resort Coming to Frisco in 2026
by Quincy Preston | Oct 15, 2025
From Shrek’s Swamp to the Isle of Curiosity, Universal is revealing more of what’s in store at its Frisco theme park opening in 2026. Take a peek inside the seven lands built for nonstop fun.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 3, 2025
The Frisco-based managed IT and cybersecurity firm promoted its COO to the top role just months after his latest appointment, part of a broader push to scale while preserving its culture and client-first approach.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 3, 2025
With a new CEO, new federal president, and now a new CMO, the Frisco-based behavioral health company continues to evolve in 2025. Magellan is also expanding its reach in digital access, pediatric care, and crisis response.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 4, 2025
Ray Harrison was previously chief marketing officer at Frisco-based Cal's Convenience, where he led marketing, merchandising, category management, loyalty programs, and communications for more than 500 retail locations.
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Image: NTXIA
North Texas–Backed Smart Cities Challenge in Barcelona Offers Global Startups Prizes, Path to U.S. Market Entry
by Lance Murray | Aug 20, 2025
NTXIA, Frisco, McKinney, Plug and Play, and Curiosity Lab are teaming up again for the 2025 Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge. Five international startups will pitch live for a shot at funding, U.S. pilots, and real-world deployment opportunities. Applications are open now and close Sept. 10.
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by Quincy Preston |
Aug 6, 2025
At the statewide TUNIE meeting hosted at SMU, top local economic developers laid out how they’re teaming up with universities to drive innovation and entrepreneurship. Leaders from Dallas, Richardson, Frisco, and McKinney talked anchor institutions to smart-city pilots—but for better partnerships, one ask rose to the top: “Who do I call first?”
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 5, 2025
The "eventized" theatrical experience will get an L.A. premiere before launching in hundreds of movie theaters worldwide from Sept. 26 through Oct. 9.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 26, 2025
Flytrex has been delivering restaurant food by drone in North Texas since 2022. Now, thanks to a new partnership with DoorDash, it's packing its high-capacity drones with food from "dozens" of local and national restaurants—and flying orders to parts of Frisco and Little Elm. And more DFW sites are coming soon.
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