Dallas Wings' downtown move gets council green light

Dallas Business Journal 4/24 7:07A Holden Wilen

The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a 15-year deal on April 24 that will see the franchise relocate from UT-Arlington’s College Park Center to the Dallas Memorial Auditorium, part of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center downtown....

Entrepreneur to bring high-end handbags to Galleria — and much more

Dallas Business Journal 4/24 1:00A Alexa Reed

The company, founded just a couple of years ago, will open its first location at the Galleria — what owner Deseri Kelley hopes is a first step toward securing a long-term spot. It's a first for the 42-year-old mall, too. Read on to see why.

Murder victim found wrapped in bedding in North Texas man's closet

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/23 9:15A Julia Falcon

DALLAS COUNTY - A North Texas man is in jail after a woman was found in a closet, beaten to death. A woman went to Garland police on April 15 just before 2 a.m. saying another woman was beatean to death at an apartment in the 1300 block of W....

Mr. Cooper Group taps former Wells Fargo, Citigroup vet as new chief investment officer

Dallas Business Journal 4/23 9:09A Holden Wilen

Ranjit Bhattacharjee will become executive vice president and chief investment officer of Coppell-based Mr. Cooper, one of the largest mortgage servicers in the U.S., on May 6. Learn more about the newest addition to the C-suite of one of DFW's...

UBS sells more than 500K square feet of decades-old office space near DFW airport

Dallas Business Journal 4/22 9:41A Mitchell Parton

A local real estate development and investment firm was the buyer of four properties in a major Dallas suburb. Take a look at the large office buildings that changed hands.

Express files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy; Retailer looks to close 100-plus stores, sell 'substantial...

Dallas Business Journal 4/22 3:40A Dan Eaton

The company is closing more than 100 stores across multiple brands as a potential sale looms. Express also said it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. "We are taking an important step that will strengthen our financial...

Empowering small businesses in Dallas: The 5 Cs of success and the role of community

Dallas Business Journal 4/21 7:00P Sean Love

In our work with small and midsize businesses across the country, we at Verizon Business see four key building blocks for success – connectivity, cybersecurity, collaboration and cloud. Connectivity ensures smooth operations and communication....

Two men shot at gentlemen’s club in Arlington

DFW Scanner 4/21 10:43A dfwscanner

On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at approximately 1:13 a.m., officers responded to a gentlemen’s club in the 2700 block of Majesty Drive to investigate reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they located a 30-year-old man and a 40-year-old man lying...

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...

Garland a Best City for Job Seekers Over Age 50

Garland TX 4/19 9:33A

Garland was listed as 11th overall in a study that featured seven Texas cities among its Top 50.

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...

Downtown Square and Streetscapes Project Earns Community Impact Award

Garland TX 4/19 7:19A

The award recognizes the City's efforts on its Downtown Square and 14 blocks of streetscapes, rebuilt over two years to create a stronger sense of connectivity and walkability.

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.

Woman struck, killed by vehicle after minor collision on LBJ Freeway in Dallas

DFW Scanner 4/18 10:33A dfwscanner

On April 18, 2024, at about 1:00 a.m., Dallas Police and Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle accident in the eastbound lanes of LBJ Freeway near Skillman Street. The preliminary investigation determined a woman was traveling eastbound in the...