Why Prologis is investing in batteries across Texas - Dallas news - NewsLocker (2024)

The real estate company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue sees value in batteries across Texas. Find out more about Prologis' plans and learn how this kind of storage fits into the state's power market in this story.

Aetna offers robust network, tailored health plan solutions for Dallas-Fort Worth employers

North Texas continues to make headlines for a record-breaking population boom that followed the pandemic. The region’s strong infrastructure and range of industries attracted people who were searching for better opportunities and a lower cost of living to Texas. Companies took note, too. Currently, the area hosts the third-most Fortune 500 headquarters in the nation — and in Dallas alone, more than 62,000 businesses call the city home.
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What is a Texas Power Outage Alert?

What is a Texas Power Outage Alert?It's designed to notify people of a problem with the state's power grid or power supply.

Woman linked to investigation into unlicensed assisted living centers charged with murder: Arlington police

An Arlington death linked to an investigation into an unlicensed assisted living company has been ruled a homicide, and now the woman who ran an the group homes faces a murder charge, according to Arlington police.

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Construction is about to start on new space within a North Dallas tower for Texas A&M University-Commerce. The project is an example of how non-traditional tenants can breathe life into office buildings

Dallas church plans gun violence town hall

A Dallas church and U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) are joining forces this weekend to fight back against gun violence – looking for the cause and cure.

Why buying a home in Dallas is so much more expensive than renting

The extra monthly costs associated with buying a home instead of renting won't fall back to pre-pandemic levels until the end of 2028, according to a study. It's another measure of how drastically the residential real estate market has shifted in recent years.

Crescent Real Estate looks to raise $250M for fourth fund, filing shows

Dallas-based Crescent Real Estate is raising money for its fourth signature fund, while a couple other upstart Fort Worth-based firms are also on the prowl for capital. Check out Form D Friday, our weekly roundup of securities paperwork, to learn more.

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SMU awards Dallas man posthumous diploma weeks after he was killed by hit-and-run driver

As graduation season comes to a close, one North Texas family said a recently received degree is bittersweet.

NexPoint launches $46M self-storage offering

The latest offering by Dallas-based NexPoint gives investors an opportunity to put money into high-end storage facilities located in Florida and Maryland. Read on to learn more about the growth of the alternative investment firm's expanding self-storage real estate portfolio.

Dallas developer to begin construction on 80-acre Kansas housing project

"We're trying to deliver a differentiated experience that Wichita hasn't seen yet," the developer said. Bridger Cos. will begin constructing the 80-acre residential development in Kansas this week.

Como leaders, Fort Worth police partnering to launch new safety effort around Comofest

Leaders of the Como community and Fort Worth police are launching a new effort to increase security around this year’s Comofest celebration on July 3.

Southwest Airlines faces activist investor pressure from Artisan Partners

A Milwaukee-based investment management firm joined activist investor Elliott Investment Management in seeking the ouster of Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan.

‘Gut-wrenching': North Texas biking community reacts to viral video of cyclist ran over near DFW Airport

The cycling community is still in shock after a suspected drunk driver crashed into a couple of cyclists and ran over one of them, near DFW Airport on Monday.

Texas Instruments, Caterpillar, Charles Schwab among DFW companies named best places to work by U.S. News

Factors incorporated into the ratings to determine whether a company has a good workplace include quality pay and benefits, good work/life balance and opportunities for development and advancement.

‘130 mph': Allen police actively target speeders on major highways

The Allen Police Department says a new initiative designating officers to stop and ticket speeders and aggressive drivers on the busiest roadways in the city is already showing a positive effect.

‘130 miles per hour': Allen police actively targeting speeding on major highways

The Allen Police Department says a new initiative designating officers to stop and ticket speeders and aggressive drivers on the busiest roadways in the city is already showing a positive effect.

Allen police actively targeting speeding on major highways

The Allen Police Department says a new initiative designating officers to stop and ticket speeders and aggressive drivers on the busiest roadways in the city is already showing a positive effect.

Nonprofit glass art studio in Fort Worth says funding shortfall could close doors

SiNaCa Studios in Fort Worth near the Southside Cultural Arts District has been making the art of glass-making accessible for more than a decade.

3 arrested in Tarrant County in multi-state skimming scam

Three people are in the Tarrant County Jail charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and unlawful use of electronic communications.

Fort Worth ISD to purchase 15 electric buses with bipartisan infrastructure grant

Fort Worth ISD will being to transform its bus fleet with a $6.1 million grant from the EPA.

Big check for housing in Fort Worth's Stop Six neighborhood

Congressman Marc Veasey (D-Fort Worth) presented a check for over $4 million for Hughes House II, a 237-unit mixed-income apartment complex that will include new tree-lined streets, sidewalks, and lighting, along with upgraded water, sewer, and stormwater systems.

Extremely wet spring causes boom in mosquito population

Dallas and Tarrant counties and some cities have started night spraying for mosquito control.Some areas have seen positive tests of West Nile Virus in mosquito samples.

Panel discussion: Texas thought leaders explore the value of private equity investments

A global public accounting, consulting and technology firm that combines deep industry and specialized expertise with innovation, Crowe LLP prides itself on its long-standing Texas roots and strong connections with communities statewide.
Bringing together thought leaders from the Texas private equity world, Crowe recently hosted a virtual webinar on unlocking value and the dynamics of private equity investments.
Sheila Enriquez, partner and Texas market leader at Crowe, set the stage for a vigor

Democrats warn ignoring Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students could cost Texas colleges billions

Texas democratic lawmakers sent a congressional inquiry letter to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) on Monday highlighting public colleges could violate civil rights if they ignore new Title IX updates

How many 100° days will we see this summer? Here are our guesses

With the first triple-digit day likely right around the corner, NBC 5's team of meteorologists takes a guess at how many days we'll top 100 this summer.

WATCH LIVE: Explosions seen as industrial fire burns in Johnson County

An industrial fire southwest of Mansfield near Lillian is sending balls of fire and plumes of smoke into the air Thursday.

Explosions seen as industrial fire burns in Johnson County

An industrial fire southwest of Mansfield near Lillian is sending balls of fire and plumes of smoke into the air Thursday.

Teen arrested in Austin-area Juneteenth shooting that killed 2, including Mansfield mother of 3

Police in Round Rock say they've arrested a teenager in connection with the shooting at a Juneteenth celebration that killed two women and injured as many as 14 others.

Grapevine to take part in ‘World's Largest Swim Lesson'

Just in time for the first day of summer, the city of Grapevine is taking part in a worldwide event to help prevent drownings.