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Dallas-Fort Worth Interfaith Gathering Focuses on Shared Social Challenges

Dallas-Fort Worth Interfaith Gathering Focuses on Shared Social Challenges

Approximately 100 faith leaders and parishioners from various denominations across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex convened at the Church of Scientology Dallas for an evening dedicated to interfaith d...

February 9, 2026Read More →
HDPE Piping Training Program Expands Nationally, Graduates 150 Utility Professionals

HDPE Piping Training Program Expands Nationally, Graduates 150 Utility Professionals

The Fusion/Electrofusion of HDPE Water Piping Systems Program has graduated nearly 150 utility professionals and college students from 22 cities nationwide since its inception in 2021. Sponsored by th...

February 9, 2026Read More →
Madame Gabriela Beauty Launches Clean Lipstick Collection on Nordstrom.com Through The Folklore Marketplace

Madame Gabriela Beauty Launches Clean Lipstick Collection on Nordstrom.com Through The Folklore Marketplace

Madame Gabriela Beauty, a clean beauty brand specializing in non-toxic lipstick for women 45+, has launched on Nordstrom.com through The Folklore marketplace. The brand's signature collection of hydra...

February 7, 2026Read More →
Texas Fusion Company Appoints Veteran Plasma Physicist as Chief Technology Officer

Texas Fusion Company Appoints Veteran Plasma Physicist as Chief Technology Officer

Renewal Fuels, Inc., operating as American Fusion, has appointed Dr. John E. Brandenburg as Chief Technology Officer of its subsidiary Kepler Fusion Technologies. Dr. Brandenburg, a plasma physicist w...

February 6, 2026Read More →
J.C. Taylor Announces Candidacy for Kendall County Commissioner, Emphasizing Strategic Growth and Community Preservation

J.C. Taylor Announces Candidacy for Kendall County Commissioner, Emphasizing Strategic Growth and Community Preservation

As the March 3rd Primary election approaches, lifelong Kendall County resident, local businessman & proven conservative, J.C. Taylor is running for County Commissioner, Precinct 2 with a five-year str...

February 6, 2026Read More →
JASDFW Seminar to Address U.S.-Japan Economic Strategies with Industry Leaders

JASDFW Seminar to Address U.S.-Japan Economic Strategies with Industry Leaders

The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) will host a seminar on February 12, 2026, bringing together senior executives and advisors to discuss economic and investment strategies between...

February 6, 2026Read More →
FDA Clears MedCognetics' AI Breast Cancer Detection Software, Expanding Texas-Based Company's Healthcare Technology Reach

FDA Clears MedCognetics' AI Breast Cancer Detection Software, Expanding Texas-Based Company's Healthcare Technology Reach

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance to MedCognetics for its CogNet AI-MT+ radiological computer-aided triage and notification software. This regulatory milestone permits...

February 5, 2026Read More →
Helotes Demonstrates How Small Texas Cities Can Manage Growth While Preserving Identity

Helotes Demonstrates How Small Texas Cities Can Manage Growth While Preserving Identity

As growth accelerates along the Texas Hill Country corridor, Helotes, Texas offers a case study in disciplined leadership. In a conversation with Mayor Rich Whitehead, The Building Texas Show explores...

February 5, 2026Read More →
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Japan-America Society of Dallas-Fort Worth Announces Major Gala Honoring Governor Abbott and Launches New Website

Japan-America Society of Dallas-Fort Worth Announces Major Gala Honoring Governor Abbott and Launches New Website

The Japan-America Society of Dallas-Fort Worth (JASDFW) has announced two significant developments that highlight the deepening economic and cultural connections between Japan and Texas. The organizat...

February 5, 2026Read More →
Texas Author's Disability Memoir Challenges Perceptions and Promotes Inclusion

Texas Author's Disability Memoir Challenges Perceptions and Promotes Inclusion

Texas author Martie has released 'A-Z of Disability: Life and Challenges with Chronic Pain,' a book grounded in nearly five decades of lived experience with disability that began in her late twenties....

February 5, 2026Read More →
RocStout Roofing Launches Free Calculator to Help Texas Homeowners Verify Insurance Payouts for Storm Damage

RocStout Roofing Launches Free Calculator to Help Texas Homeowners Verify Insurance Payouts for Storm Damage

RocStout Roofing and Construction has launched a proprietary Roof Replacement Integrity Calculator designed to help Central Texas homeowners verify the accuracy of insurance payouts for storm damage r...

February 5, 2026Read More →
Edinburg Emerges as Economic Hub Through Regional Cooperation and Strategic Growth

Edinburg Emerges as Economic Hub Through Regional Cooperation and Strategic Growth

In this episode of The Building Texas Show, Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa shares how the Rio Grande Valley is quietly becoming one of Texas’ most resilient economic engines—driven by trade, regional coope...

February 4, 2026Read More →
MASL Launches League-Wide 'Play with Heart' Initiative with American Heart Association During February

MASL Launches League-Wide 'Play with Heart' Initiative with American Heart Association During February

The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) has launched a league-wide initiative called Play with Heart throughout February, partnering with the American Heart Association to encourage fans to learn compres...

February 3, 2026Read More →
Round Rock Realtor Batya Porter Named Finalist for Emerging Leader Award

Round Rock Realtor Batya Porter Named Finalist for Emerging Leader Award

Batya Porter, Realtor and Property Tax Consultant with Horizon Realty, has been named a finalist for the Emerging Leader Award at the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards, recognizing...

February 3, 2026Read More →
Texas Confronts Escalating Opioid Crisis with Focus on Treatment Accessibility and Collaborative Response

Texas Confronts Escalating Opioid Crisis with Focus on Treatment Accessibility and Collaborative Response

The opioid crisis in Texas has reached alarming levels, prompting urgent discussions about the need for enhanced treatment accessibility and compassionate support for individuals grappling with addict...

February 3, 2026Read More →
DFW Car & Toy Museum Acquires Rare Japanese Fuel Truck, Highlighting Toyota's Utilitarian Engineering

DFW Car & Toy Museum Acquires Rare Japanese Fuel Truck, Highlighting Toyota's Utilitarian Engineering

The DFW Car & Toy Museum has enhanced its Ron Sturgeon Collection with a distinctive 1996 Toyota TownAce 4×4 Fuel Truck imported directly from Japan, adding a functional piece of automotive history th...

February 3, 2026Read More →
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Kopser Campaign Contacts 18,000 Unregistered Voters in Travis County to Strengthen Civic Participation

Kopser Campaign Contacts 18,000 Unregistered Voters in Travis County to Strengthen Civic Participation

Kopser for Texas contacted 18,000+ unregistered Travis County residents, aiming to expand voter participation. Led by candidate Joseph Kopser, the campaign uses relational organizing and tools like th...

February 3, 2026Read More →
Candidate Gleason Proposes Collaborative Governance Model for Kendall County

Candidate Gleason Proposes Collaborative Governance Model for Kendall County

Kendall County Judge candidate Ricky Gleason points to Comfort Vision 2050 as a blueprint for collaborative, citizen-led governance. Emphasizing listening over dictating, Gleason outlines a unifying l...

February 2, 2026Read More →
Virtuix Begins Trading on Nasdaq Following 138% Revenue Growth, Secures $61 Million in Financing

Virtuix Begins Trading on Nasdaq Following 138% Revenue Growth, Secures $61 Million in Financing

Virtuix Inc., an Austin-based developer of full-body virtual reality systems, announced that its Class A ordinary shares began trading on the Global Market tier of The Nasdaq Stock Market under the ti...

February 2, 2026Read More →
Texas Manufacturer Delivers 2,000 Custom Hats for Lockheed Martin Event with U.S. Secretary of War in 8 Days

Texas Manufacturer Delivers 2,000 Custom Hats for Lockheed Martin Event with U.S. Secretary of War in 8 Days

Just Right Products, Inc., the wholly owned subsidiary of ADM Endeavors, successfully produced and delivered 2,000 red, white, and blue hats to Lockheed Martin for an important event featuring U.S. Se...

February 2, 2026Read More →
Innovative Designs Reports Record Financial Year Driven by Insulation Product Demand

Innovative Designs Reports Record Financial Year Driven by Insulation Product Demand

Innovative Designs, Inc. reported record financial results for fiscal year 2025, with sales revenues reaching $2,765,149 compared to $1,382,733 in the previous year. This represents a 100% year-over-y...

February 2, 2026Read More →
North Austin Home Care Agency Earns Dual National Honors for Client and Caregiver Excellence

North Austin Home Care Agency Earns Dual National Honors for Client and Caregiver Excellence

After being voted Best Home Care Agency in the Best of Round Rock community awards, A Place At Home - North Austin has earned two national 2025 Best of Home Care Awards. The recognitions reflect both ...

February 2, 2026Read More →
National TAB Intelligence Marks 20 Years of Transforming Building Performance Management in Texas

National TAB Intelligence Marks 20 Years of Transforming Building Performance Management in Texas

National TAB Intelligence commemorates its 20th anniversary this year, marking two decades of addressing critical needs in building performance management. Founded in 2006 to provide better consistenc...

February 2, 2026Read More →
WebCE Wins Gold Stevie Award for Human-Centric Contact Center Excellence

WebCE Wins Gold Stevie Award for Human-Centric Contact Center Excellence

WebCE has secured a Gold Stevie Award in the Contact Center of the Year category at the 20th Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. This represents the company's first Gold win and its fif...

February 2, 2026Read More →
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Dunhill Partners CEO Challenges Retail Decline Narrative, Shares Investment Philosophy at Cornell Event

Dunhill Partners CEO Challenges Retail Decline Narrative, Shares Investment Philosophy at Cornell Event

Bill Hutchinson, Founder and CEO of Dunhill Partners, Inc., addressed the Dallas Chapter of the Cornell Real Estate Council on November 20, 2025, offering insights from his 42-year career in commercia...

January 31, 2026Read More →
DFW Car and Toy Museum Expands into Unconventional Wedding Venue Market

DFW Car and Toy Museum Expands into Unconventional Wedding Venue Market

The DFW Car and Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, known for its extensive collection of classic automobiles and rare toys, is now marketing itself as an unconventional wedding venue that provides a mem...

January 31, 2026Read More →
A1 Affordable Garage Door Services Expands 24/7 Emergency Coverage for North Texas Homeowners

A1 Affordable Garage Door Services Expands 24/7 Emergency Coverage for North Texas Homeowners

A1 Affordable Garage Door Services, a locally owned business with over 24 years of experience and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, is growing its 24/7 emergency services to meet the needs...

January 31, 2026Read More →
Harbor Energy Simplifies Mineral Rights Sales Process for Texas Owners

Harbor Energy Simplifies Mineral Rights Sales Process for Texas Owners

Harbor Energy, a buyer of mineral rights throughout the United States, has published new website content outlining a simplified three-step process for owners to sell their oil and gas rights. The comp...

January 31, 2026Read More →