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American single malt whiskey distiller takes former Rahr Brewing site off South Main in Fort Worth.
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American single malt whiskey distiller to take former Rahr site off South Main
Blue Flag Distillery location set to open in the fall with a tasting room, retail and event space in Fort Worth.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Cover for the 1925 public domain novel The Great Gatsby.
April 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Rodeo rides to a different beat as Kid Rock bangs the drum for the sport in Fort Worth fortworthreport.org/2025/03/05/r...
Rodeo rides to a different beat as Kid Rock bangs drum for the sport in Fort Worth
Stockyards event hypes up the fast-growing Professional Bull Riders finals coming to Fort Worth and Arlington.
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March 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Made in Tarrant: Beloved roadside peach stand debuts new store offering native produce fortworthreport.org/2025/03/01/m...
Made in Tarrant: Beloved roadside peach stand debuts new store, offers special native produce
Shannon Houchin and son Finn Canard sell produce that can’t be easily found in supermarkets.
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March 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Southwest Fort Worth shopping center anchored by Whole Foods has a new owner
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Southwest Fort Worth shopping center anchored by Whole Foods Market has a new owner
A New York-based company acquired the 63-acre Waterside project from Fort Worth-based Trademark.
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February 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Solar-powered streetlight company partners with D.R. Horton subsidiary fortworthreport.org/2025/02/25/s...
Solar-powered streetlight company partners with D.R. Horton subsidiary
Tampa, Florida—Streetleaf, the leading provider of solar-powered streetlight services in the United States, today announced a national vendor agreement
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February 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Fort Worth based holding company makes aerospace acquisitions
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Fort Worth holding company makes aerospace acquisitions
Coltala Holdings announces the creation of Coltala Aerospace, a transformative platform dedicated to advancing America’s aerospace and
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February 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Grapevine's Breathaus rises with new ownership
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Made in Tarrant: BreadHaus rises with new ownership
Bryan and Fara Motta bring their love of artisan bread to the purchase of Grapevine bakery.
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February 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Billy Bob's Texas' Pam Minick, others honored during Visit Fort Worth annual meeting
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Fort Worth tourism impact sets record for tax revenue generated by visitors
The visitor economy takes a turn in the spotlight as Visit Fort Worth celebrates 11.5 million visitors in 2024.
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February 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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A new hotel and mixed-use development could replace the Montgomery Street Antique Mall
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New hotel, mixed-use development could replace Fort Worth’s Montgomery Street Antique Mall
Developers want to build a hotel, retail and housing at the site of a popular, decades-old antiques mall in the Cultural District.
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February 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Fort Worth's Four Day Weekend seeks new home after six month stay in Near Southside fortworthreport.org/2025/02/10/f...
Fort Worth’s Four Day Weekend seeks new home after six-month stay in Near Southside
The move will be the improv comedy troupe’s second in less than a year after leaving Sundance Square last July.
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February 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Fort Worth tea franchise HTeaO brews up partnership with Austin-based poppi fortworthreport.org/2025/02/10/f...
Fort Worth tea franchise brews up partnership with meteoric Austin-based soda brand
The intrastate love fest begins on Valentine’s Day between HTeaO and Poppi.
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February 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Fort Worth unmanned airship firm receives program manager support from FAA fortworthreport.org/2025/02/04/f...
Fort Worth unmanned airship firm receives program manager support from FAA
Galaxy Unmanned Systems (GUS) has received a Program Manager assigned by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to work in tandem toward
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February 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Could space be the final frontier for Fort Worth's growth?
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Space may be the final frontier for Fort Worth’s growth, forecasters say
Fort Worth and Dallas remain hot markets for office, industrial and multifamily growth.
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February 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Gateway Church adds 4 new elders after parting ways with previous leaders amid scandal
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January 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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South Korean company says 'Oui' to Burleson with 450 jobs, $165M investment fortworthreport.org/2025/01/30/s...
South Korean company says ‘Oui’ to Burleson with 450 jobs, $165M investment
Paris Baguette parent company to build 267,000-square-foot production facility as it looks to open some 1,000 locations in North America.
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January 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Rock 'n' roll, bulls and a party turned up to 11: America's fastest-growing sport call Fort Worth home fortworthreport.org/2025/01/28/r...
Rock ’n’ roll, bulls and a full-tilt party: America’s fastest-growing sport calls Cowtown home
It’s loud, it’s proud and its stars weigh over 1,200 pounds. Professional Bull Rider events are selling out around the country.
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January 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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The Fort Worth office market continues a flight to quality as construction begins in 2025.
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Bob on Business: Fort Worth office market continues flight to quality as construction begins in 2025  | Fort Worth Report
Class B offices are expected to see upgrades soon. Also: Chinese furniture maker moves warehouse operations to Fort Worth and Crestline renames fund.
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January 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Whoa partner! USCowboy.com saddles up in Fort Worth fortworthreport.org/2025/01/26/m...
Made in Tarrant: Whoa, partner! USCowboy.com has saddled up in Fort Worth | Fort Worth Report
New online site aims to spread the word about the Western lifestyle.
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January 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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MP Materials begins producing rare earth magnets at Fort Worth plant creating a vital link in domestic supply chain. UTA professor also has a team working with the plant.
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Fort Worth manufacturer begins producing rare earth magnets  | Fort Worth Report
The company is also working with a UTA professor to make the magnets more cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable.
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January 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Landing French solar lighting company HQ illuminates Fort Worth as growing force in logistics fortworthreport.org/2025/01/23/l...
Landing French solar lighting headquarters illuminates Fort Worth as growing force in logistics | Fort Worth Report
Fonroche Lighting has expanded once since moving its U.S. headquarters to Fort Worth and is already looking to do more.
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January 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Fort Worth-based BNSF plans $3.8B in capital improvements in 2025
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BNSF Railway plans $3.8B in capital investments in 2025 | Fort Worth Report
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BNSF Railway (BNSF) announced its $3.8 billion capital investment plan for 2025. BNSF’s capital investments
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January 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Fort Worth Chamber names 2025 executive board, names Brian Newby as chair
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Fort Worth Chamber names 2025 executive board officers, names Brian Newby as chair | Fort Worth Report
At the Fort Worth Chamber (FWC) General Board Meeting on January 23, 2025, board members voted to approve the 2025 slate of Executive Board officers. The
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January 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Will rail expansion spur more Tarrant transit-oriented developments? Plans are in motion
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Will rail expansion spur more Tarrant transit-oriented developments? Plans are in motion | Fort Worth Report
Developers could show more interest in transit-related mixed-use projects as rail expansion is planned in Fort Worth.
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January 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Retail, led by grocers like H-E-B, is finding success in Dallas-Fort Worth
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Bob on Business: Retail, led by grocers like H-E-B, is finding success in Dallas-Fort Worth | Fort Worth Report
Brick, website combinations lead retail revival. Also: Million-dollar homes selling strong; real estate firm adds co-presidents; and Crestline renames fund.
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January 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM