Shareholders OK GateHouse’s $1.4B acquisition of Gannett
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NEW YORK (AP) — Two of the largest U.S. newspaper companies are set to combine after shareholders approved GateHouse Media’s $1.4 billion acquisition of...
SBA visits North Texas with veteran focus
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) observed its sixth annual National Veterans Small Business Week with hundreds of events hosted throughout the nation, which...
Real Deals: Leases
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Fat Gandalf Inc. Toys & Collectables, a store specializing in pop culture collectables and consumer toys intended for both collectors and children, has leased...
Regions Bank gives Fort Worth Airpower Foundation chance at grant based on votes
Regions Bank gives Gratitude Initiative and Fort Worth Airpower Foundation a chance at $5,000 plus volunteer service through social media, web promotions Throughout November, Regions...
Long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 3.75%
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week amid optimism over prospects for the U.S. economy. Rates remain at historically low levels,...
WeWork loses $1.25 billion in third quarter
NEW YORK (AP) — WeWork racked up $1.25 billion in losses in the third quarter as it geared up for, and an ultimately scuttled,...
Houston company announces complete line of oilfield products
Rockhopper Industrial, a new Houston-based company says it is implementing an innovative direct-to-market supply chain model to eliminate the costs traditionally associated with engineering,...
SBA visits North Texas with veteran focus
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) observed its sixth annual National Veterans Small Business Week with hundreds of events hosted throughout the nation, which...
Longtime businessman Randy Watson launches own boot company
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DFW boot man launches business Greater Fort Worth resident and longtime business leader Randy Watson has officially launched his new boot company, R. Watson Boots. “I’m...
MineralWare founder launches new online marketplace to buy, sell, lease minerals, royalty interests
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A Fort Worth-based technology firm is offering the mineral industry's first end-to-end transaction platform. Energy Domain, a new marketplace to buy, sell or lease oil...
Texas parole board recommends delaying Rodney Reed execution
HOUSTON (AP) — The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles on Friday recommended delaying the execution of inmate Rodney Reed, whose conviction is being...
Regions Bank gives Fort Worth Airpower Foundation chance at grant based on votes
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Regions Bank gives Gratitude Initiative and Fort Worth Airpower Foundation a chance at $5,000 plus volunteer service through social media, web promotions Throughout November, Regions...
MineralWare founder launches new online marketplace to buy, sell, lease minerals, royalty interests
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A Fort Worth-based technology firm is offering the mineral industry's first end-to-end transaction platform. Energy Domain, a new marketplace to buy, sell or lease oil...
Fort Worth company making technological strides with electric motors
Brad Hunstable, a Texas-native and graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, previously built a video streaming platform called Ustream, which...
AT&T says HBO Max streaming service to launch in May for $15
AT&T said Tuesday that its HBO Max streaming service will launch in May for $15 a month, joining a crowded field. The company has said...
Amazon’s prime search ads
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Google has long dominated the market for U.S. search ads, those marketing messages that frequently pop up at the top and bottom of your...
Commentary: Robert Earley on Leadership
A political science graduate from the University of North Texas, Robert Earley was only 23 when he was elected to the Texas House of...
Richard Connor: Awards are nice but not enough; women need equal pay
This week’s edition of the Business Press focuses on honorees at our annual Great Women of Texas event. The stories about these high-achieving women...
In Market: The lost boys of London
One thing I miss about my father, Billy Francis, 1922-2018, are his stories about serving overseas in World War II. They weren’t the glory...
Malls look to get fit with gyms
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The nation’s malls are embracing gyms as they look to tap into the health-conscious movement. JLL, which specializes in real estate and investment management, analyzed...
American Airlines CEO upbeat about return of Boeing Max jets
DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines CEO Doug Parker says his airline is feeling more confident that its grounded Boeing 737 Max jets will soon...
Mercedes-Benz Financial brings motivation with art at new building
Unlike most other office spaces, the interior walls of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA Business Center hang more than simply motivational quote posters and landscape...
Fort Worth ISD studying use of property and buildings, changes coming to HQ, Farrington Field
The Fort Worth ISD is working on a plan to more strategically use its sports and administrative buildings and other non-instructional properties that will...
UT System increases tuition 2.6% for all campuses for 2020 and 2021
Chancellor J.B. Milliken said 2.6% is the rate of inflation in the higher education sector. UT institutions have increased tuition between 0.1% and 8.5% in recent years.
Paul Quinn, JP Morgan partner on work college
Paul Quinn, JP Morgan partner on work college As part of its expansion into Plano, located 32 miles north of its campus in southern Dallas,...
Media filters set current impeachment hearings apart
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans are choosing to experience the impeachment hearings through media filters that depict the proceedings as either a...
Review: An evolved iceman? Kristoff steps up in ‘Frozen 2’
Picture this: A princess is in distress. It looks bad. Her dashing young man rides up in the nick of time and says, “Here...
Helen Mirren, Ian McKellen relish roles in ‘The Good Liar
NEW YORK (AP) — Roles for older actors can fall into some predictable tropes, but Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen say their new film,...
Myers to present evening lecture at Kimbell related to Renoir exhibit
Nicole R. Myers, Barbara Thomas Lemmon Senior Curator of European Art at the Dallas Museum of Art, will present a special evening lecture titled...
Gamecocks visit Texas A&M coming off tough loss
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — South Carolina doesn't have time to dwell on its upset loss to Appalachian State, not with a trip to...
Cowboys clicking on offense heading into matchup with Lions
DETROIT (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys ’ offense is having a great year — statistically at least. Dallas is leading the league in total yards...
Browns’ Garrett suspended for rest of season by NFL
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was suspended for at least the rest of the regular season and postseason by the NFL...
Parity doesn’t bode well for Big 12 playoff push
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlby watched parts of unbeaten Baylor slipping by TCU in triple overtime before he drove to...