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PORT ARANSAS ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DALLAS COWBOYS

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

PORT ARANSAS, Texas, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a game-changing collaboration with the Dallas Cowboys and The Star in Frisco, the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters based in Frisco. Port Aransas is thrilled to welcome a new set of visitors to its shores to experience Texas' beach and see what so many Texans already love about the destination.

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  • PORT ARANSAS, Texas, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a game-changing collaboration with the Dallas Cowboys and The Star in Frisco, the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters based in Frisco.
  • "The Dallas Cowboys are thrilled to join forces with the Port Aransas Tourism Bureau and Chamber of Commerce to help highlight and encourage visiting an incredible destination in Port Aransas," said Dallas Cowboys EVP of Business Operations Chad Estis.
  • "Port Aransas is excited to be introduced to new families and travelers through this new partnership," said Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Brett Stawar.
  • To learn more about the The Dallas Cowboys partnership with Port Aransas or to book your next trip, visit https://www.portaransas.org/dallascowboys/ .

Direct Service, Construction & Design Expands Presence in Texas with DFW Service Region, Recruitment Plans

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Direct Service, Construction & Design , a commercial mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and construction services company, announced today the expansion of their service region to include Dallas, Mid-Cities and Fort Worth regions.

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  • Direct Service, Construction & Design , a commercial mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and construction services company, announced today the expansion of their service region to include Dallas, Mid-Cities and Fort Worth regions.
  • The production hub will provide job opportunities for skilled trades in the area and extend Direct’s service range from Houston to North Texas.
  • Direct is committed to successful internal training programs that develop highly specific knowledge and a deep understanding of skilled work.
  • We are proud to be a part of the DFW area,” said Rick Rice, Direct CEO and Co-founder.

AdvoCare® Ranks 22nd on The Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work List

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Friday, October 27, 2023

AdvoCare International, LLC , a health and wellness company, ranked 22nd on The Dallas Business Journal’s 2023 Best Places to Work awards list.

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  • AdvoCare International, LLC , a health and wellness company, ranked 22nd on The Dallas Business Journal’s 2023 Best Places to Work awards list.
  • DBJ celebrates 21 years of the “Best Places to Work” Awards program honoring the top workplaces across Dallas-Fort Worth and the broader North Texas region this year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231027062008/en/
    AdvoCare Named 2023 Best Places to Work by Dallas Business Journal (Photo: Business Wire)
    To be considered as a DBJ Best Places to Work, all companies, like AdvoCare, must apply and complete an all-employee survey administered by a third-party reviewer.
  • “As we continue to celebrate our 30th year in business, we are incredibly honored to be recognized as one of the best places to work in DFW by the Dallas Business Journal,” said Patrick Wright, AdvoCare CEO.

Ironside HR, No. 7 on the 2023 SMU D100 List

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

7 last night during the Annual Dallas 100 Entrepreneur Awards Gala hosted by the SMU Cox School of Business.

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  • 7 last night during the Annual Dallas 100 Entrepreneur Awards Gala hosted by the SMU Cox School of Business.
  • This list ranks the fastest growing DFW small businesses based on each company's sales growth measured across a three-year period.
  • The list includes companies from a wide variety of industries, including construction, staffing, and technology among many others.
  • This year marks the third consecutive year Ironside HR has been recognized on the D100 list, ranking within the Top 10 as No.

Connecting Omaha to the Future: FiberFirst Unveils Fiber Internet Services in Nebraska

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FiberFirst, a Texas-based internet service provider (ISP), has announced the launch of its fiber internet services in the city of Omaha, Nebraska. As part of its ongoing partnership with Ubiquity, a private infrastructure investment firm specializing in critical communications infrastructure, FiberFirst is now operational as an ISP on Ubiquity's open-access network in Omaha, NE.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FiberFirst, a Texas-based internet service provider (ISP), has announced the launch of its fiber internet services in the city of Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Over the last two years, FiberFirst established its presence in Texas by offering high-speed fiber internet services to residents and businesses in the DFW and greater Austin areas.
  • The company aims to serve the Omaha community by providing high-speed, multi-gigabit-capable internet services, whole-home Wi-Fi, and other connected offerings.
  • "Omaha, Nebraska, is set to experience a new era of digital connectivity as we introduce our high-speed fiber internet services," stated Davis.

EECU celebrates new Plano Financial Center inside H-E-B Plano

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DFW-based credit union EECU officially celebrated the opening of its second Collin County Financial Center on Thursday, Oct. 26.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DFW-based credit union EECU officially celebrated the opening of its second Collin County Financial Center on Thursday, Oct. 26.
  • The Plano Financial Center is EECU's 18th location in the DFW region and is housed within H-E-B's flagship Plano store.
  • The ceremony included leaders from EECU, Plano Mayor John B. Muns, Plano ISD Superintendent Dr. Theresa Williams, and members of the Plano Chamber of Commerce.
  • Dignitaries welcomed members of the public, dedicated the Financial Center with an official ribbon cutting, toured the facility, and met with staff.

GDS Wealth Management Voted 2023 Best Financial Planning Firm in Denton County

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Monday, October 30, 2023

FLOWER MOUND, Texas, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GDS Wealth Management, an experienced financial planning firm in the DFW metroplex, was awarded the Best Financial Planning Firm in Denton County Award by Murray Media Group. This is the second consecutive year the firm has won this award.

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  • FLOWER MOUND, Texas, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GDS Wealth Management , an experienced financial planning firm in the DFW metroplex, was awarded the Best Financial Planning Firm in Denton County Award by Murray Media Group.
  • GDS Wealth Management's CEO, Glen D. Smith, said that "We are honored to be named the best financial planning firm in Denton County.
  • This award demonstrates our continual commitment to providing quality service for our wealth management clients in Denton County and the greater DFW metroplex."
  • To learn more about what sets GDS Wealth Management apart as a wealth management agency, visit www.gdswealth.com or call (469) 212-8072.

Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix working to strikeout hunger during World Series

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Dallas/Fort Worth, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While the Texas Rangers battle the Arizona Diamondbacks on the field during the World Series, The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is joining forces with The Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) in a friendly competition with St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix to see which metropolitan area can raise more funds to “strikeout hunger” in our communities.

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  • Dallas/Fort Worth, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While the Texas Rangers battle the Arizona Diamondbacks on the field during the World Series, The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is joining forces with The Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) in a friendly competition with St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix to see which metropolitan area can raise more funds to “strikeout hunger” in our communities.
  • Right now, the NTFB and TAFB are providing access to more meals than at the height of the pandemic.
  • The DFW community is encouraged to join the North Texas Food Bank and Tarrant Area Food Bank to help strikeout hunger in our area.
  • he funds will not only help each city feed its communities but will also give the winning community bragging rights.

Search One Rescue Team Celebrates 40 Years of Locating the Missing

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Search One Rescue Team will officially celebrate its 40th year of operation during an annual three-day training seminar held in Granbury Texas. This is a significant milestone for any organization but especially for an all-volunteer nonprofit organization with no consistent source of income. The seminar is a fitting backdrop for this celebration and will be hosted to SAR K9 teams from several states while providing three days of intense training across multiple SAR K9 disciplines.

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  • Search One Rescue Team is recognized nationally as a leader in the search and rescue community and is considered a valuable resource from the small rural law enforcement agency to the largest city police departments.
  • DALLAS, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Search One Rescue Team will officially celebrate its 40th year of operation during an annual three-day training seminar held in Granbury Texas.
  • This is a significant milestone for any organization but especially for an all-volunteer nonprofit organization with no consistent source of income.
  • Using specially trained Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs and sophisticated technology, Search One Rescue Team is a vital resource to law enforcement and other governmental agencies when a ground search is needed to locate a missing person.

Alpine Start Development Announces Commencement of New "Range West" Apartment Community

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Start Development (ASD), a family-owned real estate development and investment firm, is thrilled to introduce "Range West," a groundbreaking 261-unit garden-style apartment community located in Saginaw, Texas, on 11 acres, just a short drive North from downtown Fort Worth.

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  • This development will add much-needed density to the area and provide residents access to high-quality amenities and a convenient location.
  • We look forward to working with the city to bring this project to life," said David Eitches, Managing Partner of Alpine Start Development.
  • Alpine Start Development anticipates that Range West will be completed by Q2 2025 but will have its first units and the clubhouse available in Q4 of 2024.
  • In the past 18 months, Alpine Start Development has initiated three apartment projects in Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin, totaling over 875 units.