Fintech Forage helps Uber Eats quench thirst in ‘food deserts’

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 10:51A Mark Calvey

“By being able to order online, you have a virtual grocery store in your pocket,” the fintech CEO said of working with Uber Eats to deliver groceries to low-income Americans in food deserts. The partnership could help address the problem of food...

Huge event venues contribute to tourism's $11B economic impact on DFW

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 9:32A Davie Nguyen

Venues that are known for usually hosting pro sports are on the list, including AT&T Stadium and Toyota Stadium, as well as major commercial hubs like The Star in Frisco. In all, more than 10.8 million square feet of rentable indoor and outdoor...

Rob Hays to leave Ashford Hospitality Trust after nearly 20 years

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 8:50A Alexa Reed

Hays' departure is due to his desire to pursue another business opportunity alongside his father. He said that if he did not have this opportunity, he "would undoubtedly be at Ashford for the rest of my career." His successor will come from...

How Icon's 3D-printing tech can disrupt construction of affordable housing, military barracks, space...

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 7:23A Brent Wistrom

3D-printing startup Icon has been on a roll. Hear all about it from co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Alex Le Roux in the latest episode of the Texas Business Minds podcast. Learn more about the company's history and its new AI...

Locke Lord in merger talks; Deal could create top 30 US law firm

Dallas Business Journal 4/19 5:37A Jeff Blumenthal

Locke Lord is engaged in merger talks with Atlanta-based Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders. The deal would create one of the 30 highest-grossing U.S. law firms, one with more than 1,600 attorneys.

Grapevine Fatal Crash on SH-121 Highlights Dangers of Fatigue While Driving

Irving Weekly 4/18 11:03P

On Tuesday night, a tragic accident on North SH-121 resulted in the death of ...

Art In The Square Is Next Week!

Irving BubbleLife iReporter 4/18 10:28P Amy Zagar

Art in the Square is next week and we still need a few more teen volunteers!  This is a great opportunity for your teen to be involved in the community and get their community service hours.  We have...

Huffines Auto Dealerships Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Irving Weekly 4/18 7:12P

Huffines Auto Dealerships, one of North Texasandrsquo; largest automotive groups ...

Ashford, looking to leave NYSE, sells Boston hotel for $171M

Dallas Business Journal 4/18 7:08P Greg Ryan

Dallas-based Ashford Hospitality Trust had announced earlier this year that it had an agreement to sell the property for $171 million. Now the buyers have been revealed.

Red Oak Police Apprehend Suspect in String of Robberies

Irving Weekly 4/18 3:37P

On April 16th, 2024, Red Oak Police Department responded to reports of robberies ...

Shooting Incident Near Dallas Zoo Claims Life of 26-Year-Old

Irving Weekly 4/18 3:37P

April 17, 2024: At around 6:15 a.m. yesterday morning, Dallas Police were called ...

What Robert Kaplan, former Dallas Fed president, watches in the economy

Dallas Business Journal 4/18 9:36A Will Anderson

The former Dallas Fed president and CEO, who's now advising companies on a wide range of issues, cuts through the dizzying sea of economic indicators to discuss what really matters for the economy.

PE firms form cargo company in Dallas

Dallas Business Journal 4/18 8:56A Holden Wilen

Private equity firms from Los Angeles and Chicago acquired a majority stake in the "underlying entities" that develop and manufacture products under the Ty-Gard and Shock-Gard brands and created a holding company based in Dallas.

Irving Police Identify New Suspect in Murder Case; Brothers Believed to Have Fled to Honduras

Irving Weekly 4/18 4:08A

Irving Police investigators have identified another suspect in the murder case ...

Plano Police, Secret Service, and ICE Collaborate to Thwart Gift Card Scam, Two Arrested

Irving Weekly 4/17 8:57P

In a joint effort between the Plano Police Department Forgery Unit, the United ...