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The article focuses on the development and success of shopping malls in Texas. Topics discussed include an outline on the establishment of shopping malls in the state, their closure and conversion, their ability to build relationship with the community for great experience, their marketing strategy, and the emergence of online shopping in the market. INSET: What's in a name?.

The article di8scusses that the residential real estate market has seen its ups and downs over the past decade, but overall, the direction is up. Topics discussed i8nclude Median home prices in Texas increased $112,200 over the past decade amid steadily increasing numbers of homes sold each year; and the report, A Decade in Texas Real Estate, features statewide and local market data on total homes sold.

The article offers industry news briefs. Real estate company Coldwell Banker has announced Charles El Moussa as its president. Metal tubing supplier Tubing Central has relocated its office headquarters to Carter Business Center at Fort Worth, Texas. Real estate firm Transwestern has sold 12 apartment complexes in Northern Texas.

The article offers information on candidates to the Fort Worth, Texas Icon of the Year award in 2016 that was won by the Frost Bank tower in 2015. Topics include contenders for the Fort Worth Chamber of Combined Area Councils including the Trinity River Vision project, new developments at Stockyard District and plans for the Ranger Ballpark in Arlington. Also cited are Fort Worth City Manager David Cooke and the Conscious Place initiative at the Waterside development of Trademark Property.

The article offers information on major developments related to research in Texas. Topics discussed include construction of the Interdisciplinary Research and Education Building at University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth which is partly funded by Texas Legislature; construction of Science and Engineering Innovation and Research building at the University of Texas at Arlington; and "bionorthTX" Life Science Summit.

The article features Dr. Arthur Frankel, physician and director at the Cancer Research Institute at Scott & White Hospital in Texas. Frankel is building a model that will accelerate the pace of drug development. He hopes to bring therapeutics from molecular design to patient care in less than half the traditional time required. Dr. Frankel's research model also calls for integrating research support staff into clinical care.

In this article, the author talks about the growth of podcasts in several states in the U.S. Topics include the State of Washington, ranking number four in listening hours, despite being number 13 in highest population; and how the average podcast episode length has shortened by 2.4 minutes since 2013.

The article discusses the impact of the Covid-19 virus on oil and gas companies in Texas. It also discusses Fort Worth-based Basic Energy Services Inc. that has been implemented several cost control and capital preservation measures, including reducing projected 2020 capital expenditures 60%, and trade of WTI.

Features healthcare heroes from the point of view of Suzanne Davis, administrative specialist at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) in Fort Worth, Texas, who were recognized as 2006 Healthcare Heroes by "Fort Worth Business Press." Al E. Faigin, a family physician from Wedgwood Health Associates; Sam Buchanan, chairman and associate professor at UNTHSC; Greg Friess, director of education and analytic at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders; Lisa Holland, a nurse at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders; Kelly Kunkel, private physician.

A review is offered for a new concept retail store opened by the American franchise of electronics retail stores RadioShack Corp. in Sundance Square Plaza, Fort Worth, Texas which according to Joseph Magnacca, chief executive officer (CEO) of RadioShack, was done in order to reposition the brand.

The article reports that Stanley Black & Decker has expanded its business operations in Texas with an aim of serving its customers with centralized distribution hub for tools that are manufactured at its 30 plants.

The article offers real estate-related news briefs from Fort Worth, Texas as of March 2019. Topics include opening of restaurants First Watch and MOD Pizza at Parkside at Alliance Town Center; purchase and renovation of two buildings by KRS Realty Advisors; and leasing of space at Towers at Williams Square by WeWork.

The article presents questions and answers related to Texas news and events including the passage of tax deduction legislation, inflation rate and real estate.

The article discusses views expressed by Chris Wallace, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of public-private partnership North Texas Commission (NTC), regarding the future of NTC operations. Topics explored include the commitment of the NTC to the Texas business sector, the collaboration between the NTC and the North Central Texas Council of Governments on federal and legislative initiatives, and the contribution of the NTC to economic development in the region.

The article offers real estate news briefs for Fort Worth, Texas as of October 2018. Topics discussed include the construction of a build-to-suit building by Trammell Crow Co. for the General Services Administration; the construction of Rogers Roundhouse, a railroad-themed bar and kitchen, by RJM Contractors; and the opening of a retail store at Shops at Clearfork commercial space by chocolate company Kate Weiser Chocolate.

The article mentions affordable real estate deals in Texas including Vineyard on Lancaster, Alpha Barnes, and Madera Residential.

The article reports on the success of the corporate wellness program of Chase Bank in Fort Worth, Texas. National Business Group in Health vice-president LuAnn Heinen said that employers do benefit from the wellness program based on the data they have gathered, the best performing companies are those who have implemented a corporate wellness program despite the condition of the economy. Corporate wellness programs does not only involve hitting the gym, some programs also offers smoking secession seminars and health screenings.

This article features the operation of used-diesel parts distributor FBM Trading Co. Inc. based in Fort Worth, Texas. According to chief executive officer Floyd McKneely, the company ships and receives diesel engine parts from around the world. It handles parts that date back to the 1940s as well as new parts. The company also launched its e-commerce site so that customers can order 24 hours a day.

The article reports that Crosstex Energy LP and Energy Transfer Partners LP, two operators in the Barnett Shale in Texas, have announced their plans for expansion in 2007. Crosstex plans to construct a 29-mile natural gas pipeline in north Johnson County, Texas, while Energy Transfer plans to add 56 miles and 20,000 horsepower of compression to its ETC Katy Pipeline in southeast Texas. Both companies provide pipeline services to the Barnett Shale.

An interview with Robert L. Gaudin, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Grande Energy Co., is presented. When asked to tell a little about himself, he says that he has been in the oil and gas industry exploration business for 30 years and worked primarily at the east of the Mississippi River. According to him, he and his wife decided to move to Texas in 2002 after he got tired of commuting to Dallas. He also mentions that his geology background has helped him in his work with big gas plays.

In this article the author talks about as COVID-19 and lower energy prices impacted the state's economy, the number of home sales across Texas declined in the second quarter of 2020 while median prices increased. it mentions that Center Research Economist Luis Torres said there are fundamental challenges facing the housing market in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The article features Tom Starr, executive director of the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, a bowl game in Texas formerly called Fort Worth Bowl owned by ESPN television network. It states that he has some big plans for the future of the bowl including the plan to move the game after Christmas 2008. It provides a brief background on his career in bowl games. It discusses how he came up with the military concept that led to the decision to change the name of the game.

The article reports on the media's interest in the Barnett Shale natural gas field in Texas. One of the companies featured in several of the stories across the U.S. has been Dale Resources, which has focused on drilling in urban areas. Texas Alliance of Energy Producers president Alex Mills has been getting telephone calls from the media regarding the gas field. The alliance is in negotiations with film actor Tommy Lee Jones to narrate several public service announcements to enhance the energy sector's image.

The article offers information on banks's marketing strategies in Fort Worth, Texas. Marketing budgets have been on the rise since 2002, reaching a peak of $10.6 billion in 2005, according to the American Bankers Association. PlainsCapital Bank sponsored the first two years of the Fort Worth Bowl to increase its visibility. The bank has opened a bank with Starbucks to cater to customers's desire for flexible services, reflecting the trend towards cyber/cafe banks.

The article focuses on the success of the R. L. Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Texas. The school had a record of 18 National Merit semifinalists. The results of its Scholastic Aptitude Test has achieved the top position in the Fort Worth Independent School district in 2005. The school has been recognized by the periodical "Newsweek" as one of the top high schools in the U.S. According to school academic coordinator John Hamilton, the school's success is attributed to the involvement of students' families.

The article features Executive Medicine in Southlake, Texas. Executive Medicine, which serves health programs for executives, was opened in April 2005 by doctors Walter Gaman and Mark Anderson. Gaman and Anderson opened it to help executives learn and understand their physical conditions and ways to live longer and healthier life. It offers several service like treadmill tests and Biophysical250.

The article assesses the economic impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in Fort Worth, Texas. American Airlines experienced difficulties in recovering financially and avoiding bankruptcy after the attacks. The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport added about $80 million in security improvements to the terminal following the attacks. Officials at Lockheed Martin and Bell Helicopter reported an increase in defense contracts.

Focuses on the challenges facing Lea Ann Capel, executive vice president and COO of OmniAmerican Bank in Fort Worth, Texas. Actions taken by Capel to handle the business needs of all business owners; Advantages of the conversion of the bank to a mutual savings institution; Impact of the possible removal of capital requirements from credit unions on OmniAmerican.

Features Barry E. Davis, CEO of Dallas, Texas-based Crosstex Energy. Explanation that Davis was one of the baseball players of the Texas Christian University; Information on the baseball camp he established in his hometown of Frisco; Professional success of Davis; Background of Crosstex Energy; Reputation of Davis.

Reports on the elections for the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) Board of Directors in Texas as of May 8, 2006. Inclusion of real estate appraiser J. R. Kimball in the candidates for the election; Issue on the eligibility of candidate Clyde Picht to run for the race; Controversy being faced by TRWD over its Trinity River Vision project.

Reports on the approval of a long-range water plan by the Texas Water Development Board for the Dallas-Fort Worth area on April 19, 2006. Purpose of the plan; Budget for the construction project; Opposition of some landowners, businessmen and environmentalists to the project; Controversy caused by the Marvin Nichols Dam project.

The article reports on the concerns raised by citizens who will be affected by the Trinity River Uptown project in Texas which was approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The project, which will be managed by the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD), includes rerouting the Trinity River through north Fort Worth to increase flood control in the area. The TRWD will be purchasing land in the area, including some owned by businesses, to complete the project. Several business owners in the area expressed their disagreement over the eminent domain aspect of the project.

Focuses on the relocation of mass media professionals Bob Kingsley, disc jockey and host of the radio program "Bob Kingsley's Country op 40," and his wife Nan to Weatherford, Texas. Influence of Bob's love of cutting horses on their decision to move from Los Angeles, California; Background of his involvement in country music radio; Establishment of their own production company.

Reports on the expected final approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Trinity River Uptown project, which will change the landscape of Fort Worth, Texas, in 2006. Information on property acquisition which is the first step after delivering final design and engineering for the project; Selection of J. D. Granger, who had considered running for the Tarrant Regional Water District board, to oversee the project; Value of federal funds which are expected to cover the estimated $435 million Trinity River project.

Describes the house of mass media professionals Nan and Bob Kingsley in Parker County, Texas. Reason for relocating to Texas from Los Angeles, California; Career of Bob as a disc jockey; Decision of the couple to retain the bunkhouse.

The article focuses on the economic impact of the Fort Worth Bowl which was held in Texas on December 23, 2005. The attendance was influenced by the cold weather. The disappointing results of the 2004 game contributed to the refusal of PlainsCapital to exercise the third year of its bowl sponsorship contract. The mayors of Fort Worth and Houston promote their own bowl games by betting on the attendance at their own respective events.

Focuses on the success attained by banker Joseph M. Grant and his Dallas-based commercial bank, the Texas Capital Bancshares. Significance of moving back the company's headquarters into The Tower to Grant and the banking industry; Background of Grant; Ways in which Texas Capital has adopted innovative ideas; Factors which influenced the book "The Great Texas Banking Crash."

The article reports the relocation of its corporate headquarters by company D and M Auto Leasing from Grand Prairie to the Whitley Penn office building in Fort Worth, Texas. Topics discussed include the partnership pursued by company Anthracite Realty Partners with company MAH Properties for the acquisition of the building, purchase of the Pier 1 Imports commercial building by company Hertz Investment Group and details on D and M's relocation proceedings.

The article discusses City of Fort Worth's pension plan indicating that if the plan is left untouched the city would run out of money somewherebetween 2040 and 2050. City Manager David Cooke hopes to have a recommendation for the City Council on August 7 2018. Topics include tax burden faced by residents, government policy regarding pension plans and issues looming over the economy.

The author discusses the summer of 1980 in Texas when the temperature had reportedly reached 100 degrees celsius for a period of 69 days. He discusses the apparently noisy window air conditioning units which were available then, the less efficient air conditioners in automobiles, and the heat wave in 1980 reportedly killing over 1,250 people across the U.S. He discusses the various jobs he had done in the year, and his experience of living conditions without air conditioning in the heat.

The article discusses Drive.ai together with local partners announced the launch of on-demand self driving transport service in Texas. According to the plan, the service will be initially provided for six months with fixed pickup and drop locations. The article reports the vehicle will have external screens that will display intended actions of vehicle and the vehicle will be painted in orange colour.

The article offers news briefs on Fort Worth, Texas area real estate as of April 23, 2018, along with a chart and statistics on housing in Fort Worth. The restaurant Taco Heads is opening a second location in Dallas, Texas. The firm Lane Construction has extended a lease of office space in Fort Worth. The One Way Church of Saginaw, Texas has leased a new location.

The article reports on the nomination of Texas Deputy First Assistant Attorney General David Morales for federal judge position in Texas. It notes that the nomination of Morales as federal judge at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Corpus Christ was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. It mentions that practice of Morales focuses on complex litigation, administrative law, as well as public and higher education.

The article offers real estate news briefs. Toyota Music Factory is set to open several restaurants and bars including some from Big Beat Dallas. in Fort Worth, Texas in March 18 including Highway 61 South, Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, and The Country's Best Yogurt. It also mentions the fitness club service and city electric supply.

The article offers information on a report economic development plan that reveals declining data of economic conditions of Fort Worth in Texas. It also mentions to organizing an events such as south by southwest music festival, groundbreaking exhibition in collaboration with the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Bell Helicopter, and Niles City Sound which aims to show people outside that how the city is progressing in innovation and business.

The article offers real estate news briefs from Texas as of April 2018. Topics include acquisition of two warehouse/distribution facilities and an office building in Coppell, Texas by LBA Realty; addition of 55+ neighborhood for the development project in Arlington, Texas by Viridian; and opening of a nail bar by Onyx Nail Bar.

The article offers news briefs related to business in Fort Worth, Texas, as of January 2018. Topics discussed include joint venture between Fort Worth's Trademark Property Co. and New York-based ALTO Real Estate Funds; retail occupancy of Tanger Factory Outlets in the AllianceTexas area; and JLL's acquisition financing for Oakland Hills Apartments.