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12/05/2025

TCU marketing students partnered with eosera® to create real-world campaigns for EAR WAX MD® — and the winning team earned a $5,000 scholarship. The inaugural eosera® Foundation Ryan Headlee Scholarship highlights student creativity and hands-on learning.

TCU marketing students in Dr. Jennifer D’Angelo’s class partnered with eosera® to develop a semester-long campaign for EAR WAX MD®, culminating in a $5,000 scholarship for the winning team.

12/04/2025

Big ideas drive business forward. Phelps proudly supports Fort Worth’s Entrepreneurs of Excellence Awards—helping Texas businesses grow with unique legal solutions. Learn more at phelps.com.

12/04/2025

Poets & Quants for Undergrads has named TCU’s David Weltman to its 2025 list of the 50 Best Undergraduate Business Professors. The Neeley School professor was selected for his teaching excellence, industry experience and impact on student success.

Poets & Quants for Undergrads selects TCU’s David Weltman as one of the 50 Best Undergraduate Business Professors of 2025, recognizing his teaching, industry experience and student impact.

12/03/2025

TCU has launched a new $3 million endowed fund for the College of Education, supported by the Bezos Family Foundation in honor of the college’s centennial. The endowment expands faculty-led research, strengthens community partnerships, and supports TCU’s push toward R1 status. Read more about the gift and the foundation’s long-standing impact on early childhood and special education initiatives.

The endowment will support an expansion of the college’s research initiatives, advancing the science of learning while strengthening faculty-led research and community-engaged projects that address critical education issues.

12/03/2025

Whoa, Nellie! Fort Worth just earned the top spot in the nation for permitting efficiency, according to CRE Daily and Labrynth’s 2025 Red Tape Index 500.

With the highest score among 500 U.S. cities, Fort Worth stands out for permitting speed, transparency and consistent improvement — key advantages for developers, investors and anyone doing business in the city.

Development Services Director D.J. Harrell calls the recognition a testament to the team’s dedication and the city’s commitment to clear, predictable service.

Your eyes are not deceiving you. The city says the ranking reflects years of strategic investment in modern digital systems, streamlined workflows and enhanced customer service.

12/03/2025

Ariat is tightening the cinch on its relationship with Fort Worth, announcing a $72.6M investment and 250 new jobs across a two-phase expansion. The project includes growth at its regional headquarters and a new distribution center — further cementing Fort Worth’s status as a national hub for logistics and world-class brands.

“Creating 250 new jobs in the community is especially meaningful to us, and we’re committed to building opportunities that strengthen both Ariat and Fort Worth for the long term.”

12/03/2025

is pouring more tea than ever across the country. The Fort Worth company has more gallons to fill. To that end, it has bolstered its marketing leadership as it prepares for its next phase of national growth. The company promoted Kelsey McManemin to senior vice president of marketing and added industry veteran Brittany Knollmiller as director of marketing. Together, they will guide brand strategy, digital engagement, and beverage innovation as HTeaO continues expanding nationwide.

The promotion of Kelsey McManemin and hiring of Brittany Knollmiller signal the expanding brand’s next phase of national growth.

12/02/2025

PHP Capital Partners has made its fourth acquisition of 2025, adding the 115,000-SF Gateway Business Center in Irving to its industrial portfolio. The Fort Worth firm continues expanding across key Texas markets, including San Antonio and northwest Fort Worth.

Fort Worth firm expands Texas industrial portfolio with purchase of 115,000-square-foot Gateway Business Center near DFW International Airport.

12/02/2025

🚀 Valor has promoted longtime mineral management leader Jason Beck to Chief Operating Officer. The Fort Worth firm says his leadership has been key to its institutional growth.

Jason Beck joined the company in 2023 in its institutional mineral management division.

12/02/2025

Fort Worth continues to outpace most major U.S. cities in economic growth — even topping Dallas.

As 2025 comes to a close, businesses face shifting interest rates, global uncertainty, and a changing labor market. Bank of America’s Matthew Johnston outlines three key strategies for local companies: diversifying supply chains, managing international risks, and prioritizing employee benefits.

Read more on how Fort Worth businesses can stay competitive.

With market shifts ahead, local companies focus on agility, global risk, and workforce investment.

12/02/2025

Texas Wesleyan University just secured $1.79 million in major foundation grants to launch its Center for Educator Excellence — a new initiative aimed at boosting teacher recruitment, preparation, and retention across North Texas. “Strong schools build strong communities,” says Dean Carlos Martinez.

With the funding, the university has established the Texas Wesleyan University Center for Educator Excellence.

12/01/2025

For 62 years, Stroud Auto Supply has been a Riverside landmark — a family-run operation that outlasted big-box rivals, built community, and kept Fort Worth’s engines turning. Step inside the shop where grit, loyalty, and a little mischief still run the show.

As far as independents go in Fort Worth, Stroud Auto Supply is likely the last standing. It's no secret why.