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The corner living room of Dallas' newest high-rise apartment overlooks much of downtown.There's no indication that just 18 months ago, this luxurious living space was a vacant office suite.The Peridot Apartments at Santander Tower are the latest generation of rental units carved out of surplus office space by developers. His nearly 2 million square feet of high-rise workspace in Dallas, much of which he built in the 1980s, is targeted to be converted into more than 1,500 units of new urban housing.Dallas apartment builder Mintwood Real Estate partnered with Santander Tower owner Pacific Elm Properties to transform 11 floors of…
Patients using MedCenter remote pharmacy dispensing kiosks [Video still: MedAvail] ATM machines changed banking by making money accessible in places where there were no banks. Phoenix-based pharmacy technology startup MedAvail aims to do the same in pharmacies with its innovative robotic pharmacy dispensing kiosks. The kiosks allow pharmacies to quickly and easily fill prescriptions “anytime, anywhere” wherever a kiosk is located. And now, a Dallas pharmacy has signed up to help roll out kiosks in Texas. Oak Lawn Pharmacy, which has been in business since 2014 and is located on Lemon Avenue, has partnered with Phoenix-based MedAvail Holdings to deploy…
Aug. 3 Update: Notice of Data Event The City of Dallas is providing notice of a recent data event that may impact the privacy of certain individuals’ sensitive personal information. While the investigation into the incident remains ongoing, this page will share information about the incident and the steps the City has taken to respond. What Happened? On May 3, 2023, we discovered suspicious activity in our network environment. We immediately responded to contain the threat and launched an investigation with the support of cybersecurity professionals. Through the investigation, we learned that an unauthorized third party accessed certain servers and…
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the City of Dallas (the “City”) began legal proceedings to secure progress on its plan to transform the former U.S. Naval Air Station site at Hensley Field into a premier mixed-use community. . For the benefit of all Dallas residents. The city plans to continue negotiating with the U.S. Navy regarding environmental remediation at Hensley Field during the legal process. The city must complete the restoration before moving forward with plans for the site, which include a sustainable urban system, parks and open space, a diverse mix of land uses and mixed incomes, and the…
What’s new and next in North Texas? Dallas Innovates is Dallas-Fort Worth's leading authority on innovation news. This is the next generation lens on North Texas business news focused on disruption, growth and the future. We highlight the startups, change-makers, and leaders shaping the future of business in North Texas. Our readers are growth executives, entrepreneurs, investors, change agents, and other doers looking for an edge. Dallas Innovates connects the dots between innovation and profit Find news, features and commentary online, in print and through our free daily newsletter. Media with a mission Dallas Innovates spotlights the innovations, influencers, and…
Whipper's Napper on Henderson Avenue in Dallas will soon be transformed into a Barbie-themed pop-up. [Photo Whippersnapper] Whippersnapper, an “uptempo watering hole” off Henderson Street in Dallas, is known for its frequent immersive pop-ups celebrating pop culture. The club is also a big movie buff, as evidenced by the recent transformation of “Austin Powers” into the Electric Shagadelic Pussycat Swingers Club. So you know that's not allowed. “Barbie” Slip through. mega hit Warner Bros. According to Box Office Mojo, the film has grossed a whopping $780 million worldwide to date, turning Klyde Warren Park pink; Ken and barbie On top…
Texas' housing market is becoming increasingly popular among foreign investors and movers, especially those from Mexico, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors.NAR's survey of real estate agents found that between April 2022 and March 2023, when people from other countries purchased a home in the United States, the state was tied with California and Florida (23%). It accounted for the second largest proportion after %).According to the group, the number of foreign buyers in the state increased from 7,900 in 2022 to 9,900 in 2023. These buyers include recent immigrants and visa holders, as well…
Dallas financial services firm Beneficient has hired the same law firm that represented Dominion Voting Systems in its high-profile case against Fox News to file its defamation lawsuit against Fox News. wall street journal Reporter.Attorneys for Claire Locke filed a lawsuit Friday on behalf of Beneficient and its founder and CEO Brad Heppner over social media posts and a series of articles published over the past year. , filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of East Texas seeking undisclosed compensatory and punitive damages. Newspaper written by staff writer Alexander Gladstone.journal Published an article…
©Vectorios2016 – Getty Images The number of pending home sales increased slightly in June, the latest indicators that the housing market is on the mend. The median existing home sales price rose to the second highest in 20 years in June, with more buyers once again facing multiple offer situations, according to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors® Became. NAR's Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings, rose 0.3% in June, the first increase in four months. “While the recovery is still far from over, the housing recession is over,”…
Sign up for The Brief, the Texas Tribune's daily newsletter that provides readers with the most important Texas news. The unrelenting heat of Texas has not let up yet. Meteorologists predict the scorching temperatures could continue into August. Triple-digit heatwaves are not uncommon in Texas, but panelists in an hour-long Texas Tribune discussion on heatwaves say preparing for heatwaves requires access to federal funding for extreme weather events and a combination of government and community organizations. It will require cooperation among leaders at all levels. Thursday. The “Adapting to Hot Texas” event, moderated by Tribune climate reporter Erin Douglas, highlighted…