Kate Marijolovic

4 days ago | star-telegram.com | Kate Marijolovic

Texas Wesleyan University has been an economic engine in east Fort Worth for more than a century. But with its growing campus, increasing enrollment and expanding athletic programs, the small university is poised to become a bigger player in North Texas. Recent data shows Texas Wesleyan had a $244 million regional economic impact in 2024 - a 64% increase from 2023, according to a report by Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas.

6 days ago | finance.yahoo.com | Kate Marijolovic

BNSF has laid off part of its technology services staff as it restructures that department, the company confirmed in a prepared statement provided to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. BNSF would not provide information on the number of employees who were laid off, but cuts are believed to have impacted between 140 and 175 workers.

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Kate Marijolovic

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport's sixth terminal will be double the size originally planned, the airport announced Thursday morning. Terminal F will now add 31 gates to the airport and will have its own security checkpoint, baggage facilities and parking. The project's expansion comes after American Airlines and DFW agreed to increase investment in the terminal to $4 billion. American also extended its lease and use agreement with DFW to 2043 as part of the deal.

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Kate Marijolovic

Downtown Fort Worth Inc. highlighted the area's growth momentum during its 43rd annual meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Hundreds of business leaders, officials and downtown stakeholders gathered at the Omni Hotel for the event, which centered on the concept "cities of the future."As thunderstorms rumbled outside, president of Downtown Fort Worth Inc. Andy Taft remarked on the transformative effect the F1 tornado that tore through the city 25 years ago had on the area's development.

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Kate Marijolovic

H-E-B will be opening its newest Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex location in Melissa next month.. Located at 1230 Central Expressway, the grocery store will open at 6 a.m. on May 14. In addition to H-E-B staples like in-store made tortillas and guacamole, the new store will have a full-service, drive-thru pharmacy and a True Texas BBQ restaurant with a drive-thru. Construction of the $42 million store began in January 2024, according to state records.