DFW Business & Economy in 2026 — Startups, Corporate Moves & North Texas Growth
Dallas-Fort Worth's economy added over 180,000 jobs in the past two years, anchored by the tech corridor in Frisco and Plano, the healthcare network in the Medical District, and the financial services hub downtown. Several Fortune 500 companies relocated headquarters to DFW in 2024–2025, and the region's lack of state income tax continues to attract businesses from California and New York. Small business openings in Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, and Fort Worth's Sundance Square reflect the region's entrepreneurial energy.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport says it will no longer consider adding more Islamic foot-washing stations after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull funding due to "illegal religious discrimination."A DFW representative told Fox News Digital on Friday that airport officials had been reviewing the proposal for the new foot-washing stations, but they've since decided not to move forward."DFW was in the process of evaluating an internal proposal to add a set of ablution washing stations on the pre-security side of Terminal D, the international terminal. Like all proposed projects, the airport ultimately considers the operational benefits, customer service impacts, operational risks and costs before approving them. While that evaluation was planned, the airport accelerated its review due to elevated public interest this week and has determined not to proceed with the project as it would not deliver the originally anticipated operational benefits."The change in course comes aft
The Dallas Mavericks unveiled their 82-game schedule for the upcoming NBA season, and it includes plenty of nationally televised games for Cooper Flagg and company.Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 scheduleThe Mavs will open up the 47th season in team history on October 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Houston to take on Kevin Durant and the Rockets.On October 24 at 7 p.m., the Mavs will play their first home game of the season against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the third straight season Dallas will play San Antonio in their home opener.The Mavs' 2026-27 schedule features 21 nationally televised games, with their first being on October 28 when they host 2-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on ESPN.This year's schedule does not include a game on Christmas Day, a holiday the Mavs had played on for six straight seasons.Dallas will play in a season-high 17 games in the month of January. The Mavs will play in 16 back-to-backs during the season.Other games of note
A longtime North Texas attorney who served as Municipal Judge for multiple cities passed away this week.Watauga Municipal Judge passes awayThe City of Watauga announced that Municipal Judge J. Stewart Bass passed away on Wednesday, August 12, following a medical emergency.He was 66-years-old.Bass served as Municipal Judge for several North Texas cities during his career, including Watauga, Richland Hills and Boyd. He also served as the Presiding Judge in Blue Mound and North Richland Hills.Bass received his bachelor's degree from Trinity University in 1982 and his law degree from the University of Texas Law School in 1985.He maintained a private legal practice in Fort Worth for 40 years.Watauga canceled Municipal Court services on Thursday after Bass' passing was announced.We don't know the nature of the medical episode that led to Bass' passing.The City of Watauga remembered Bass in a statement:"Judge Bass was more than a respected member of the judiciary. To those who had the privile
When Scott Drake became CEO of Chuck E. Cheese parent CEC Entertainment earlier this year, he took his family to one of the company’s restaurants to celebrate. Before leaving home, though, he noticed his 20- and 22-year-old daughters sneaking food from the pantry. Drake was confused. They were about to eat lunch. Then it clicked: … Continued The post Chuck E. Cheese CEO Scott Drake Reveals What’s Next for the Brand appeared first on D Magazine.
Dallas residents will soon be asked to vote on a $443 million bond package for public safety infrastructure, a measure that is drawing sharp criticism from one of the Dallas City Council's top public safety advocates.Debate Over $443 Million Public Safety BondThe bond proposition combines funding for a much-needed Dallas police training facility with a measure that would move the city's 911 call center out of city hall.It would add up to $629 million in debt for the city when including interest.The Dallas city manager said in a statement that the bond proposition is an important step to strengthen public safety by modernizing public safety operations.However, District 12 Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn, who serves as chair of Dallas's Public Safety Committee and is a leading advocate for the new police training facility, believes it’s a bad deal for taxpayers and police.Mendelsohn contends that the broad language makes the $443 million a blank check while maxing out the city's credit card
A federal court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns took effect on Thursday after an appeal was not filed by the federal government before a seven-day deadline set by the judge.The ruling allows for the purchase of silencers, short-barreled rifles and shotguns and certain other firearms without registration. It also removes an extra layer of background checks for those items.In 1934, Congress enacted the National Firearms Act, which required a tax on making or transferring certain firearms and required registration. When Congress passed its massive tax cuts and spending bill, those taxes were removed.Without taxes to collect, gun business and firearm trade groups filed a lawsuit to overturn parts of the NFA. Texas and 14 other states joined the lawsuit.U.S. District Judge James Hendrix ruled last week that the regulations could not continue if the taxes under which they were enacted are removed."By zeroing out the transfer and making taxes for mos
Retirement is more than leaving the workforce. It is an opportunity to reshape daily life around comfort, flexibility, and the priorities that often get pushed aside during busy working years. Across North Texas, many retirees are finding that downsizing creates financial freedom while reducing the stress of maintaining a large home. Whether the goal is […] The post Planning Retirement in North Texas? Five Smart Downsizing Tips for a Fresh Start appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
