Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

View Announces Second Terminal at DFW to Feature View Smart Glass and Environmental Sensors

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

DFWs decision to incorporate View Smart Glass at the High C gates comes on the heels of a four-gate expansion at Terminal D, which opened last May.

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DFWs decision to incorporate View Smart Glass at the High C gates comes on the heels of a four-gate expansion at Terminal D, which opened last May.
View Smart Glass is a key component of DFWs strategy to transform travel and elevate the passenger experience.
View Smart Glass also plays an integral role in DFWs plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
At DFW, we have the ambitious goal of creating a sustainable airport ecosystem, said Robert Horton, Vice President of Environmental Affairs at DFW Airport.

Piedmont Office Realty Trust Secures a Fortune 500 Company Corporate Relocation

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Atlanta, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, today announced that it has secured the corporate relocation for 55,000 RSF of Builders FirstSource, a Fortune 500 company, to 6031 Connection Drive, part of the larger Las Colinas Connection project.

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Atlanta, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. ("Piedmont") (NYSE:PDM), an owner of Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt, today announced that it has secured the corporate relocation for 55,000 RSF of Builders FirstSource, a Fortune 500 company, to 6031 Connection Drive, part of the larger Las Colinas Connection project.
With the relocation of Builders FirstSource, this brings an additional Fortune 500 company to the Irving - Las Colinas area.
Were excited to welcome Builders FirstSource, a quality Fortune 500 corporate headquarters to our community, said Beth A.
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PDM) is an owner, manager, developer, redeveloper, and operator of high-quality, Class A office properties located primarily in the Sunbelt.

McKissack & McKissack Taps Shandra Colón to Lead Strategic Growth in Texas and with Corporate Clients Nationwide as V.P. of Business Development

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation's leading Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering and program and construction management firms, announced today that Shandra Colón joined the company as vice president of business development in its Dallas, Texas, office. Colón, a Dallas native known as an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the commercial real estate business, will focus on strengthening McKissack's strategic partnerships in the fast-growing Texas market and with corporate clients nationwide.

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Coln, a Dallas native known as an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the commercial real estate business, will focus on strengthening McKissack's strategic partnerships in the fast-growing Texas market and with corporate clients nationwide.
She's smart, focused and sophisticated, and understands the qualities that each party needs to bring to good partnerships."
Coln said she plans to concentrate on the firm's K-12 education, aviation and convention business in the state and nationally.
McKissack strives to work with clients to envision and deliver building and infrastructure projects that enrich people's lives and empower communities to flourish.

Verizon boosts investment in Texas

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

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Verizon is responding to Texas exponential and unexpected population increase by allocating an additional $97.9 million to its local capital spending to meet growing demands on the network.

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Verizon is responding to Texas exponential and unexpected population increase by allocating an additional $97.9 million to its local capital spending to meet growing demands on the network.
From January 2020 to April of this year, more than 200,000 Verizon wireless customers have moved to Texas, and data traffic has spiked.
In 2020 and 2021, Verizon invested over $2 billion in the state of Texas.
Verizon remains keenly focused on Texas and providing a highly reliable network to meet the growing needs in the state.

National Spine and Pain Centers to Open a Surgery Center in Texas

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

FREDERICK, Md. and DALLAS, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Spine and Pain Centers, the nation's leading network of minimally invasive spine and pain physicians, today announced the addition of a new ambulatory surgery center in Dallas. On the heels of its recent addition of 12 new locations in the area, the move increases NSPC's presence to 19 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and results in a network of more than 130 locations in 13 states – including 25 ASCs.

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and DALLAS, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Spine and Pain Centers, the nation's leading network of minimally invasive spine and pain physicians, today announced the addition of a new ambulatory surgery center in Dallas.
Located in Greenville Medical Tower at 7150 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, the new state-of-the-art surgery center features three operating rooms and one procedure room that are equipped with the latest technology.
The facility was specifically designed and built for orthopedic total joint, spine, and musculoskeletal surgeries.
About National Spine and Pain Centers:
For more than 30 years, NSPC affiliated physicians have been pioneers in the relief of chronic and acute pain through minimally invasive procedures and leading-edge clinical research.

NFI receives first order from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport for 4 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ buses

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

DFW is the second busiest airport in the world, connecting 62.5 million customers to 267 international and domestic destinations every year.

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DFW is the second busiest airport in the world, connecting 62.5 million customers to 267 international and domestic destinations every year.
This order marks DFWs first purchase of NFI transit buses and advances its sustainability goals of reaching net-zero carbon by 2030.
NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 80 cities in six countries.
New Flyer is North Americas heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE brands.

CHEF TIM LOVE AND LIVE NATION REVEAL OPENING SERIES OF SHOWS FOR NEW TANNAHILL'S TAVERN & MUSIC HALL

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Friday, May 6, 2022

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Chef Tim Love and Live Nation revealed the opening series of live performances featuring renowned touring acts and local artists across a wide variety of genres, as well as the official opening date for the music hall inside of Tannahill's. A full list of shows that were just announced can be found below.

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A private entrance welcomes bands into a deluxe green room with a selection of food and drinks personalized for the band by Chef Love as well as laundry, showers, and restrooms.
In 2020, Love celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Lonesome Dove in the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards.
Love recently announced a partnership with Live Nation, where he will debut Woodshed Smokehouse outlets at select venues, including the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, TX.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management, and Live Nation Sponsorship.

Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP's Bridget Moreno Lopez Honored in D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas

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Friday, April 22, 2022

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DALLAS, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The publishers of D Magazine have recognized Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson attorney Bridget Moreno Lopez in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Dallas for her work in tax law.

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DALLAS, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The publishers of D Magazine have recognized Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson attorney Bridget Moreno Lopez in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Dallas for her work in tax law.
Prior to her appointment to managing partner, Ms. Lopez managed the litigation division for the Dallas office, handling thousands of lawsuits.
Each year North Texas attorneys nominate D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas honorees.
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson is a national law firm with 49 offices across the country dedicated to representing governmental entities in collecting delinquent government receivables.

STEER Brings AV Technology to Dallas to Test Autonomous Valet Services at DFW Airport

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

COLUMBIA, Md., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STEER Tech, an autonomous vehicle technology company, announced today that it was awarded funding under the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Automated Vehicles Program to develop a cutting-edge testbed at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) that will demonstrate a comprehensive automated parking ecosystem.

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STEER to develop an AV testbed at the DFW Airport that will demonstrate a comprehensive automated parking ecosystem.
In partnership with DFW, STEER Tech will integrate its existing autonomous vehicle technology to create the most advanced live autonomous ecosystem.
The demonstration will consist of three subsystems: low-speed vehicle automation for automated valet parking, supervisory parking management for autonomous vehicles, and active digital curb management.
"The [autonomous vehicle] tests fit into the airport team's focus on efficient mobility throughout the airport, including the dropoff curb and parking," Paul Puopolo, the executive vice president of innovation at the DFW International Airport.

Old Dominion Freight Line Adds Capacity with Seven New or Expanded Facilities in Service Center Network

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220329005322/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220329005322/en/
The seven new and relocated service centers are strategically placed to reinforce Old Dominions commitment to operational excellence and build network capacity.
To consistently offer premium service, Old Dominion seeks out service center locations where there is anticipated future growth and heightened customer demand.
In particular, this facility will provide additional service capacity in the Triad in conjunction with the nearby Greensboro service center.
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About Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carriers and provides regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization.