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Veteran Entrepreneur Joseph Kopser Announces Candidacy for Texas House District 47
Army Veteran, Entrepreneur, and Community Leader Launches Campaign to Deliver Practical Solutions for Working Families, Strong Schools, and a Thriving Economy
January 12, 2026Read more

PickleJar Up All Night Expands to 82 Radio Stations Nationwide, Creating New Revenue Streams for Texas Entertainment Platform
PickleJar Entertainment Group, Inc. announced that its flagship program, PickleJar Up All Night, began broadcasting across 82 Local Radio Networks affiliate stations on January 12. Combined with select independent station partners, the show now reaches listeners across major markets nationwide, creating new revenue streams ...
January 12, 2026Read more

Suntex Enterprises Subsidiary Secures Multi-Year Development Agreement in Bastrop, Supporting Major Tech Expansion
Suntex Enterprises Inc. announced that its subsidiary JA Development & Construction has secured a multi-year development agreement in Bastrop, Texas. The agreement establishes the company as a long-term construction and maintenance partner supporting the expansion of a major global technology company. This development signi...
January 12, 2026Read more

Former FEC Chairman Trey Trainor Emphasizes Experience in Bid for Texas Congressional District 21, Citing Critical Juncture for State's Influence
Former FEC Chairman Trey Trainor joins Vote Like a Texan to discuss why Texas faces a critical leadership moment in Congress. From election integrity and border security to returning federal dollars to local communities, Trainor explains why experience matters in the CD-21 primary.
January 12, 2026Read more

Texas Infrastructure Faces Silent Threat from Degraded Diesel in Backup Generators
Diesel fuel failure is an overlooked infrastructure risk. In this episode of The Building Texas Show, founder Whit Runion of Fuel Perfect explains fuel polishing, generator readiness, and why contaminated fuel threatens hospitals, data centers, and critical facilities across Texas.
January 12, 2026Read more

Sunrise Beach Village Demonstrates Rural Municipal Stewardship Through Infrastructure Investment
In a new episode of The Building Texas Show, Mayor Rob Hardy offers an inside look at Sunrise Beach Village, a waterfront city of 800 on Lake LBJ. The conversation explores small-town leadership, parks, public safety, water infrastructure, and why rural Texas communities thrive through service and stewardship.
January 12, 2026Read more

TV Portrayals of CPR May Reinforce Real-World Disparities in Bystander Response
Scripted television programs in the United States frequently misrepresent who is most likely to need cardiopulmonary resuscitation and where out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur, according to research published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes. An analysis of more than...
January 12, 2026Read more

Palladium USA Opens $34 Million Mixed-Income Senior Living Community in Dallas
Palladium USA has completed the closing of Palladium Cockrell Hill Senior Living, a $34 million independent senior living community in Dallas. The development expands the company's mixed-income housing portfolio, targeting the growing need for affordable senior living options in the region. The community will offer 120 resi...
January 12, 2026Read more

Central Texas Angel Network Demonstrates Statewide Impact Through Structured Startup Investment Model
On The Building Texas Show, Central Texas Angel Network Chairman Gary Forni breaks down how angel investors really evaluate startups, why disciplined process matters, and how CTAN supports entrepreneurs across Texas through capital, mentorship, education, and statewide collaboration that strengthens emerging innovation ecos...
January 11, 2026Read more

Paula Atherton to Headline Valentine's Jazz Affair in Houston, Highlighting City's Cultural Growth
Contemporary jazz artist Paula Atherton, recognized for her Billboard chart success, will headline "City Lights & Love Notes: A Valentine's Jazz Affair" in Houston on February 14, 2026. The event, presented by Wise Zuri Entertainment at The Community Collective Houston, represents a significant moment for Houston's cultural...
January 10, 2026Read more

Stonegate Capital Partners Initiates Coverage on NeOnc Technologies, Highlighting CNS Drug Delivery Innovation
Stonegate Capital Partners has initiated coverage on NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTHI), a clinical-stage life sciences company developing central nervous system therapeutics. The coverage emphasizes the company's strategy to address the significant challenge of the blood-brain barrier in treating neurological...
January 10, 2026Read more

DFW Car & Toy Museum Adds Rare Spyker C8 Spyder to Ron Sturgeon Collection
The DFW Car & Toy Museum has expanded its Ron Sturgeon Collection with the addition of a 2010 Spyker C8 Spyder, a handcrafted Dutch supercar with fewer than 1,600 miles on its odometer. This vehicle, previously owned by former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne, offers museum visitors a tangible connection to a t...
January 9, 2026Read more

Teddy Wong's Dumplings & Wine Partners with TCU Tennis Athlete Duncan Chan Through NIL Agreement
Teddy Wong's Dumplings & Wine has entered into a Name, Image, and Likeness partnership with Duncan Chan, a standout athlete on the TCU Men's Tennis team. The partnership represents a shared commitment to discipline, consistency, and excellence, values that define both Chan's approach on the court and the restaurant's philos...
January 9, 2026Read more

LIXTE Biotechnology Expands Clinical Trial for Novel Ovarian Cancer Treatment in Texas Collaboration
LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings has expanded its collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and pharmaceutical manufacturer GSK on a clinical trial evaluating its proprietary compound LB-100 in combination with GSK's Dostarlimab for ovarian clear cell cancer treatment. The trial, initiated in January ...
January 8, 2026Read more

Lixte Biotechnology Expands Clinical Trial for Ovarian Clear Cell Cancer Treatment
Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. has expanded its collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and pharmaceutical manufacturer GSK on an ongoing clinical trial evaluating its proprietary compound LB-100 in combination with GSK's Dostarlimab for the treatment of ovarian clear cell cancer. The trial,...
January 8, 2026Read more

Texas Author's Personal Journey Highlights Transformative Power of Scripture Engagement
Michael Brannon, a retired husband and father, has released a personal account of his delayed but profound engagement with the Bible after decades of keeping it closed. His book, 'Unread: My Journey to the Bible,' traces a path from belief in God without scriptural knowledge to a life-altering surrender prompted by personal...
January 8, 2026Read more

DFW Car and Toy Museum Emerges as Unique Wedding Venue in Fort Worth
The DFW Car and Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, has established itself as a distinctive venue for weddings and receptions, providing couples with an unconventional setting that combines industrial aesthetics with nostalgic collections. According to founder Ron Sturgeon, the museum's versatility allows it to accommodate nea...
January 8, 2026Read more

Texas Coaches Among Finalists for Prestigious Bear Bryant Award, Houston to Host 40th Anniversary Ceremony
The American Heart Association has revealed the eight finalists for the 2025 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award, marking the 40th anniversary of this honor that celebrates coaching contributions enhancing college football for athletes and fans. This award distinguishes itself as the only major college football coach...
January 7, 2026Read more

Del Rio Mayor Outlines Border City's Economic Strategy Through Infrastructure and Regional Cooperation
In an audio-only episode of The Building Texas Show, Mayor Al Arreola discusses Del Rio’s next chapter—focusing on infrastructure, cross-border collaboration, Laughlin Air Force Base, and why this Texas border city is positioned for long-term economic growth.
January 7, 2026Read more

Ricky Gleason Announces Candidacy for Kendall County Judge, Emphasizing Property Rights and Responsible Growth
Ricky Gleason has announced his candidacy for Kendall County Judge, focusing his platform on protecting property rights and implementing mindful growth strategies to preserve the community's unique character. A local financial advisor rooted in faith and family values, Gleason pledges to lead with transparency and fiscal re...
January 7, 2026Read more

Stonegate Capital Partners Initiates Coverage on Viemed Healthcare, Highlighting Growth in Home Respiratory Care
Stonegate Capital Partners has initiated coverage on Viemed Healthcare, Inc., a company listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker VMD. Viemed Healthcare is identified as the leading U.S. provider of in-home post-acute respiratory care, with a specialization in non-invasive ventilation for patients suffering from chronic obstruc...
January 6, 2026Read more

