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An article about Dr. Stuart D. Flynn, selected as the founding dean of Fort Worth's new M.D. medical school is presented. He served for 20 years at the Yale University College of Medicine and was the dean of the Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix prior to his venture in Fort Worth. The article mentions that he brings with him a great reputation and plenty of determination to train physicians for the future.

The article offers news brief related to investment market. Acquisition of Class A super regional malls by investment company CBRE Global Investors. Completion of student housing project for the University of Texas, Arlington, by the developer Stark Enterprises. Taking of leasing and marketing assignment for the office building in Arlington, Texas by the real estate firm Holt Lunsford Commercial.

The article presents an interview with Stephen J. Lusch, assistant professor of accounting at Texas Christian University, on the impact of the upcoming U.S. federal tax bill on business and North Texas. Other topics discussed include the key changes in the bill, the impact of the changes to the corporate tax rate and how will small businesses be impacted.

The article offers information on Wright Amendment, the U.S. federal law that ended in October 13, 2014. It mentions that the law, established in 1979, governed flights at the airports in Texas including Dallas Love Field airport in Dallas and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth. Topics discussed include the focus of the airports on new international routes, its Foreign Trade Zone and expanding its cargo business.

The article announces the career developments of several executives in the U.S. including the foray of Jon-Erik Arjanen at Trinity Metro, appointment of Chuck Pacioni at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, and resignation of Stephen L. Mansfield at Methodist Health System.

The article informs that the name of Neeley Entrepreneurship Center at Texas Christian University (TCU) has been changed to TCU Neeley Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. It mentions that the new designation reflects the institute's impact on the university with an increased focus on co-curricular support for TCU students in research affecting entrepreneurship and small business. It also mentions about the appointment of Rodney D'Souza at the institute.

The article claims that the football tournament Super Bowl remains the biggest event for advertisers in the United States in 2019. Topics discussed include the projected growth of digital advertising by 2020, brands that are placing advertisements during the game, and trends in advertising which focus on gender and race diversity.

The article offers information on the new Texas Christian University (TCU) and University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) School of Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Topics include the preliminary accreditation received by the medical school, annual economic impact of the medical school starting in 2030, and membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges.

The article focuses on hero worshipping, the responsibility of the hero to live upto to the hype of the fan, and the challenge of the worshipper to go on praising the hero always. Topics discussed include the examples of American politician John McCain who explained his disagreements with the U.S. Barack Obama on fundamental issues, and soul and rock singer Boz Scaggs, who was popular for his song "Loan Me A Dime" and "The Last Tango on 116th Street".

the article reports that lawyers and unsecured creditors for AMR Corp. parent firm of American Airlines Inc., have stated that a lawsuit, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice and Attorneys General (AG) of five U.S. states including Texas AG Greg Abbott regarding the opposition of merger of American Airlines and US Airways Inc., should not stop bankruptcy judge from approving reorganization plan of AMR. It also mentions impact of the merger on the U.S. airline industry.

Reports on the turnaround efforts of U.S. retailers RadioShack and Pier 1 as of March 2006. Marketing and publicity problems encountered by RadioShack for the past year; Comment from Brett Beemer, chairman and founder of America's Research Group, on turnaround of RadioShack; Components of the turnaround efforts of Pier 1.

The article announces that real estate firm Transwestern has added three industry professionals to the firm's Fort Worth office, Principal Theron Bryant, Associate Casey Tounget in agency leasing and Vice President Brent Landfried in tenant advisory services.

The article reports that the U.S. president Donald Trump signed into a law on May 22, 2018, easing restraints for banks imposed after the 2008 financial crisis and Great Recession. It states that Trump's bill has dismantled the 2010 Dodd-Frank law passed enacted by President Barack Obama and Democrats to protect consumer interest. Topics include Trump's business friendly policy changes and comments by Chris Williston from Independent Bankers As­sociation of Texas (IBAT).

The article offers information on the impact of imposing tariff on steel and trade war by U.S. President Donald Trump on the steel industry in the U.S. Topics discussed include effect on U.S. trade relationship with China; views of KC Mathews, executive vice president at UMB Bank, on the less possibility of trade war; and favoring the tariff by United Steelworkers union.

The article informs that Chambers of Commerce in in Fort Worth, Texas is hiring four senior vice presidents as part of a reorganization aimed at putting a laser focus on economic development while at the same time continuing with its traditional offerings. It also mentions comments of Brandom Gengelbach, executive vice president of economic development on chamber's requirement of energetic, autonomous and passionate people.

The article offers news briefs related to U.S. real estate industry. Topics discussed include acquisition of apartment building, Carrington Square in Savannah, Georgia by Olympus Property; appointment of Steve Gray as managing principal at Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors DFW; and leasing of 2,112 square feet public land by Quest Diagnostics in Fort Worth, Texas.

The article offers U.S. news briefs as of April 2017. It mentions Legendz Way Distribution Solution Ltd. leased 66,609 square feet at GSW Gateway in Grand Prairie, Texas and Frost Bank has sold its developable sites to LD Texas Investments LLC. It also mentions Gretchen Miller and Stephen Wise with Weitzman handled negotiations as leasing agents.

The article focuses on a survey conducted by the American Society of News Editors, which reveals a decrease in the workforce at daily newspapers in the U.S. in 2015. It mentions need for U.S. President Donald Trump, to bring back manufacturing sector in the U.S. to assist journalism and mass media industry in the U.S. It also mentions journalist Brett Hoffman, who covers rodeos events in the U.S.

The article discusses U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's governance plans that may have a large economic impact on Texas. Topics covered include ways in which Trump's populist approach could benefit the state, investment proposals for infrastructure, and the increased profile of Texans in Washington D.C. Also mentioned are Trump's support for the energy industry, his approval of hydraulic fracturing, and plans to increase oil and natural gas production in the U.S.

The article reports on the business relocation of food service company Farmer Bros. Co. to North Lake in North Texas. Topics covered include the acquisition of all the assets of premium tea maker and distributor China Mist Brands, Inc. for 10.8 million U.S. dollars, an increase in shares of Farmer Bros. since early 2016, and the company's plan to build a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified facility on land near Texas Motor Speedway and Interstate 35W.

The article focuses on Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) at college preparatory school, Cristo Rey Fort Worth, and talks of business partners who supported and drafted the students, including Bank of America, Higginbotham, and General Motors.

The article reports on the growth of the startup sector of Fort Worth, Texas as of January 2016. The startup companies the operate in the city include the business development service Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, gas delivery company Booster Fuels Inc. and business incubator IDEA Works FW. Information about the gas tank filling service of Booster Fuels is offered..

The article reports on purchase of multiple electrostatic disinfectant systems by El Paso Independent School District from medical equipment firm E-Mist Innovations Inc. Topics discussed include comments from Clint Weber of the firm about illnesses caused to school children due to virus infection, use of patented electrostatic technology by them and reveals Texas schools using the E-Mist system remained open during the flu epidemic.

The article profiles J. Adam Russell, the senior vice president of the First National Bank of Burleson in Burleson, Texas.

The article discuses the plans of Falcon Steel America, a designer and fabricator of American made steel structures, for opening new manufacturing facility in Conroe , Texas. Topics include new facility will increase production by 60 percent, recapitalization of Falcon, competition with the overseas manufacturing companies and Falcon earning goodwill by helping when Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast. Comments from its chief executive officer (CEO) Jim Taylor are included. INSET: U.S. Manufacturing.

The article talks about reason behind the attitude of the people in searching for the job and decline of participation in work force. Topics include blaming of people on former U.S. president Barack Obama or shifting of the manufacturing jobs overseas; views of Anthony Chan, chief economist for JPMorgan/Chase on the drop in labor force participation; and views of Chan on the study of National Bureau of Economic Research connecting nation's opioid crisis to decline in workforce participation.

The article discusses the developments in the U.S. retail industry focusing on the opening of several brick and mortar stores, emergence of online retailing, and need to build a drone landing pad around the residential premises to receive packages from retailers.

The article offers information on the signs of recovery showed by the energy sector in Texas through the agreement made by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), reducing production to promote the prices of oil worldwide. Topics mentioned include the improvement of the conditions in the oil and gas industries, the outlook index for exploration and production companies, and the production of natural gas in the U.S.

The article focuses on the growth of Fayetteville, Arkansas-based fast food restaurant chain company Slim Chickens, as of August 2016, and citing features of locations of the company, mentions food services offered by the firm.

The author conveys his thoughts about the most famous presidential candidate of all in the U.S. and other political issues months before the November 2016 presidential election. Topics mentioned include customer relationship management program, the cynicism of Republican and Democratic parties, and the non-profit organization Heroes for Children in North Texas.

The article discusses a letter written by American Airlines Group Inc. to its employees on June 4, 2014 to open a new Integrated Operations Control center near its Fort Worth, Texas headquarters by third quarter of 2015 to oversee its daily flight operations.

The article focuses on the testimony of Energy Equipment and Infrastructure Alliance (EEIA) president and chief executive officer (CEO) Toby Mack heard before the U.S. House Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee on May 20, 2014. The creation of more than 450,000 jobs by the growth in shale supply chain is highlighted. A study conducted by market research firm IHS Global Insight Inc. for EEIA about the shale energy growth is outlined.

The article provides information about ExxonMobil Corporation's acquisition of XTO Energy Inc. for 31 billion U.S. dollars, which is referred to as the largest deal in years. It is inferred that it is a concrete evidence that the shale gas technologies were being adopted by mainstream energy firms, since its introduction in the Barnett Shale in Fort Worth, Texas. It is also mentioned that the deal makes Exxon as the largest natural gas producer in the U.S., raising its production to 3.7 billion cubic feet per day. INSET: Exxon Mobil details plans for XTO integration.

The article discusses the impact of the retirement of the baby boomer generation on the economy of the U.S. It mentions that there will be problems with retirement funding that will be provided by the federal government in the future. The author states that some retirees may have problems related to underfunded pensions. To deal with such problem, she suggests the development of a public policy that will help resolve financial issues concerning their retirement.

The article reports on the projected slight recovery of corporate and business information technology (IT) budgets in the U.S. for 2010 after a decline of 8.2% in 2009. According to the author, technology recovery in the U.S. will be much stronger than the overall economic recovery, with technology spending growing at more than twice the rate of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2010. Strong IT spending is seen in the health care sector where an increasing work force is expected and in providers of network security.