North Texas Wants $60M for Road Projects, Including State Highway 183
Last week, the Regional Transportation Council voted unanimously to submit three North Texas projects to the U.S. Department of Transportation for infrastructure grants totaling $60.2 million. The projects were submitted to the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant fund, which was introduced in April by the federal department of transportation. It replaces […]
The SBA’s PPP and RRF Are Done. Here Are Five Other Grant Programs for Small Businesses.
The Small Business Administration officially closed its Paycheck Protection Program to new loan applications at the end of May, and subsequently closed its Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant program in early July, leaving small business owners with dwindling options for relief. But there are still some grant programs across the government that are still open, providing […]
Irving Shawarma Restaurant Expands to San Antonio
An Irving-based Mediterranean franchise is planning to bring its shawarma dishes to San Antonio. Shawarma Press plans to plant its feet in on the Far West Side at a Walmart store located at 11210 Potranco Road, according to a recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. It’s unclear if the location will […]
JPI Adds New Chief Financial and Investment Officer
Irving-based multifamily developer JPI on July 6 announced the addition of Mollie Fadule as the firm’s new Chief Financial & Investment Officer. The addition of Fadule is the firm’s latest action in expanding its leadership team to advance market diversification, harness industry innovation, and continue attracting, retaining, and growing top industry talent. “JPI has a […]
Fluor Announces $1M Funding Initiative to Three Historically Black Universities
In June, the Fluor Corporation and the Fluor Foundation announced they are initiating a $1 million funding program in partnership with three historically Black colleges and universities. The funding will go to the North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Tuskegee University in Alabama and the Prairie View A&M University in Texas. Fluor and the […]
Southern Restaurant Butters Up Irving With Brunch and Live Music
A new Southern-themed restaurant is coming to Las Colinas: Called Michael’s of Las Colinas, it’ll open at Las Colinas Village, a neighborhood center in Irving, where it will join eateries such as Hudson House, The Irving Bakery, and Jam + Toast. It’s taking over the former Blue Fish Sushi space at 925 W. John Carpenter […]
Indian Street Food Concept Comes to Irving-Las Colinas
A new restaurant concept is coming to Dallas with what is definitely a unique twist on eggs. Called EggHolic, it’s a tiny chain with just three locations in the Chicago area that hopes to introduce us to a new style of Indian street food. They’ll open their first DFW location in Irving, at 7750 N. […]
These Are The Ten Most Profitable Companies In Texas
Texas is the world’s ninth-largest economy. As of 2019, the U.S., with a GDP size of $21.4 trillion, is the world’s largest economy, followed by China, Japan and Germany. As per the IMF ranking of global economies, Texas, with a GDP of $1.9 trillion, is technically at ninth place with Italy being at eighth with […]
How On the Border Wants to ‘Bring Back Sexy’
Irving-based On the Border brought on its new CEO and president Tim Ward on June 1, 2020, when restaurants were struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic and the former $270 million brand was losing fans. “Back 15 years ago, this was a sexy brand,” Ward says. “We’ve got to figure out how to bring that […]
Bioworld Foundation Helps Students Pursue Their Dreams
“I was raised by parents who instilled in me from an early age that it wasvirtuous to help everyone around you,” Chief Executive Officer, Rajeev (Raj) Malik said. “I want to make sure these sponsorship/scholarships enable students to pursue their dreams.” In addition to a generous charitable donation, Mr. Malik’s Foundation also encourages Bioworld employees […]
