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    Hillwood plans vast industrial building at AllianceTexas
    The Dallas-based real estate developer says an additional 3.5 million square feet of space is being designed at AllianceTexas. That's coming on top of a 766,994-square-foot upscale industrial building Hillwood plans to break ground on in June. It all adds up to a massive bet on speculative space in the North Texas market.

    Bank of Texas' longtime Fort Worth regional president steps down
    Mark Nurdin announced his resignation from Bank of Texas on LinkedIn after 14 years as the bank's CEO and president in Fort Worth. Read on to learn more about the changes at the 12th-largest bank in Dallas-Fort Worth.

    Ride-hailing service Alto launches first EV fleet
    Alto partnered with Kia to launch its first electric vehicle fleet here in Dallas. The company offers a ride-hailing service that's similar to Uber and Lyft, with a few major differences ? including treating drivers as W2 employees instead of contractors.

    Homelessness counts in Dallas, Collin counties at lowest levels since 2015
    The levels were at their lowest since 2015, according to Housing Forward, the nonprofit agency that leads the response to homelessness in the counties.

    Crop of new office towers coming to Frisco Station
    Situated between Warren Parkway and John Hickman Parkway, the Towers at Frisco Station is expected to include up to five office buildings, adding potentially up to 3 million square feet to the project.

    Unity Partners reportedly targets $300M for debut private equity fund
    Unity Partners, founded in 2022, is reportedly looking to raise a few hundred million for its initial fund. Learn more about the firm's strategy and its investments so far in this story.

    Restaurant chain Steak and Ale postpones North Texas comeback
    The restaurant chain had said it was returning to the area in 2024 with a location in Grand Prairie some time in 2024. But now those plans have been altered.

    2 Dallas-area firms reportedly weigh IPOs
    Dallas-based WWEX Group and Westlake-based Solera are both weighing IPOs, according to Bloomberg reports. Read on to get the details as the IPO market continues to heat up following Reddit's $750 million initial public offering in March.

    How one local construction company is shaping the built environment in Dallas and beyond
    VCC Construction, a national leader in the construction industry, has been making waves in the Dallas market with its commitment to excellence and innovation. With a rich history dating back 37 years, VCC has established itself as a trusted partner for clients across various sectors, including commercial, multifamily, retail and entertainment. Let's take a closer look at how VCC Construction is shaping the built environment in Dallas and beyond. Founded on the principles of integrity, quality and?

    Trading post to innovation hub: Helping DFW?s growing market meet the demand for a skilled, diverse workforce
    In the 1830s, a wave of ambitious Americans headed to Texas for brighter opportunities, leaving behind cryptic messages on their abandoned homes: ?GTT,? shorthand for ?Gone to Texas.? Today, a more fitting message for newcomers might be: ?GTDFW.? According to the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Dallas-Fort Worth region has become a fast-growing major metropolitan hub, welcoming more than 450,000 new arrivals since 2020. That?s pushed our total population past 8 million,?