Texas leaders renew call to build the Ike Dike after threat from Laura

After a tumultuous week grappling with the threat from Hurricane Laura, Texas leaders have renewed their call to build the Ike Dike, which would serve as a formidable coastal barrier. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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Reports: Opioid overdoses on the rise during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic coincides with the rise of opioid overdoses. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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Heat advisory starts at 10 a.m. for Houston today

While Houston was spared from Hurricane Laura, another familiar foe is here for the weekend: dangerous heat. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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Here are the best micro companies to work for in North Texas

The Dallas Business Journal is pleased to announce the final group of its 2020 honorees as part of its 18th annual Best Places to Work Awards. The list of winners was whittled down from several hundred nominees and were chosen to take part in the program that highlights workplaces that are embraced by their employees.…

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Dallas-based Builders FirstSource buys rival BMC to create materials supplier giant

Dallas-based Builders FirstSource Inc. is buying a rival residential building materials supplier in an all-stock deal that would make the combined company one of the biggest in the sector. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service

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De La Vega Development takes $2.5B mixed-use project The Central back to the drawing board

The developer says the project won’t break ground for at least another year. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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Massive fire breaks out at Louisiana chemical plant after Hurricane Laura

Part of I-10 is closed near the fire. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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World Central Kitchen deploys teams to Texas and Louisiana to feed those affected by Hurricane Laura

Supporting first responders and residents impacted by Hurricane Laura, World Central Kitchen is on the ground to feed those in need. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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Storm chasers capture intense moments on video as Hurricane Laura roars ashore

It didn’t take long for veteran storm chaser Jeff Piotrowski to step into gear, helping people out after Hurricane Laura ravaged communities in Louisiana.  He captured all the intense moments from the beginning as Laura eyed the Gulf Coast to landfall, and now to rescue and recovery. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News Press Release…

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Dallas telecom startup Astrapi Corporation joins space-focused accelerator

While the pandemic has moved many accelerator programs online, the work they do to guide startup growth goes on. And joining the newest virtual cohort of eight startups in Colorado-based Catalyst Accelerator’s Cyber for Space Applications is Dallas-based Astrapi Corporation, a signal modulation-focused telecommunications startup. The Catalyst Accelerator works with the Air Force Research Lab…

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Irving apartment developer JPI plans wave of new apartment construction in DFW after mega-sale

Hot off a five-project, almost 2,000-unit sale earlier this month, Irving-based apartment developer JPI is focusing on a new wave of building in Dallas-Fort Worth. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service

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J.P. Morgan’s Southwest regional investment bank head to expand role

J.P. Morgan has tapped Andy Rabin to head the Western region for its regional investment bank, in addition to his current leadership of the Southwestern region, according to an internal memo viewed by the Dallas Business Journal. Rabin will work closely with the bank’s teams in Los Angeles and San Francisco offices, in addition to…

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Video shows shooting of protesters in Wisconsin; arrest made in deadly shooting

A video has surfaced that shows Tuesday night’s deadly shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and police have confirmed the arrest of a juvenile in at least one of the deaths. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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Heartbreaking photos offer a look back at Hurricane Harvey, 3 years later

Three years ago this week, Hurricane Harvey ravaged Houston and southeast Texas and left so much devastation that some displaced residents still have yet to return home. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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Texas Tech practicing without 20+ athletes who’ve tested positive for COVID

It’s tough to play ball with COVID-19 lingering as a persistent threat across college campuses in the U.S.  Texas Tech is grappling with that reality after at least 20 players have tested positive for COVID-19. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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Here are the best medium-sized companies to work for in North Texas

The Dallas Business Journal is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Best Places to Work Awards for the selected companies in the Medium (50-249 employees) category. More winners will be unveiled this week. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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Photo tour: Omni Las Colinas Hotel completes $13M makeover

The Omni Las Colinas Hotel has a new name, a redesigned interior, three new dining concepts, a redesigned pool area and a lobby bar after a $13 million facelift. The goal of the updates to what was formerly called the Omni Mandalay Hotel was to elevate the hotel as a destination within the Dallas-Fort Worth…

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Are grocers eyeing more distribution space in North Texas?

North Texas is home to more than 818 million square feet of warehouse space, according to CBRE. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service

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Harris County issues voluntary evacuation ahead of Hurricane Laura

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo ordered a voluntary evacuation for parts of Harris County ahead of Hurricane Laura, which is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge to parts of the Gulf Coast. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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Harris County toll road fees waived ahead of Hurricane Laura

Harris County Toll Road fees being waived ahead of Hurricane Laura. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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TV-radio listings: Aug. 25

Television Golf Charles Schwab Series Golf 5 p.m. Pro baseball Korea: Kia at Doosan ESPN2 4:25 a.m. Pro baseball Baltimore at Tampa Bay FS1 5:30 p.m. Pro baseball Oakland at Texas FSSW 7 p.m. Pro baseball … Top Featured Tags: – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service

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Here are the best big companies to work for in North Texas

The Dallas Business Journal is pleased to announce the first group of its 2020 honorees as part of its 18th annual Best Places to Work Awards. The list of winners was whittled down from several hundred nominees and were chosen to take part in the program that highlights workplaces that are embraced by their employees.…

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