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Christian Sendra, Caitlin Rodgers & Sammy Sosa FORT WORTH, Texas (September 27, 2022) – The J.O. Agency, a Fort Worth-based, full-service marketing and public relations agency, welcomes Christian Sendra as the new creative director, Caitlin Rodgers, copywriter, and Sammy Sosa, as a graphic designer. “We’re thrilled to be growing our creative team,” said Jennifer Henderson, J.O. President. “Christian, Caitlin and Sammy bring such a unique perspective to J.O. that will help us continue our beautiful
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (September 22, 2022) – Goodwill North Central Texas announced today that the company has promoted four staff members to leadership positions within the nonprofit. Beth Reneau has been named Senior Director of Donated Goods, Kim Perkins has been named Senior Director of Human Resources, Frances Lopez has been named Director of Retail Systems and Inventory and Cody Tovar has been named Director of Information Systems. Reneau has served Goodwill North Central Texas for 22 years. She began
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (September 13, 2022) – At 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, the GM Financial Parade of Lights will take over the streets of Downtown Fort Worth for the 40th year, with more than 100 illuminated floats, an array of festive performers, holiday decor, live music, and hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights. With a sold-out crowd expected for this milestone year of Texas’ largest holiday parade, attendees are encouraged to purchase reserved “Street Seats,” which start at $18 and are available
FORT WORTH - Lisa Herrick, a highly-regarded board certified juvenile lawyer, has joined Varghese Summersett as a partner in the firm’s criminal division. Herrick specializes in juvenile law and will oversee criminal cases involving minors and young adults. She is board certified in juvenile law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization - a designation held by only 65 attorneys in the state of Texas and three in Tarrant County. “We are thrilled to have Lisa on our team,” said Benson Varghese, founder
Two Valor Executives Named Finalists in D CEO’s 2022 Energy AwardsAdam Powell and Matt Autry join 26 other North Texas energy executives singled out for their contributions Valor, an asset management and professional services company specializing in oil and gas mineral rights, is pleased to announce that two of their executives have been named finalists in D CEO's 2022 Energy Awards. The finalists at Valor include Adam Powell, the company's chief accounting officer and Matt Autry, the president of
First Tee - Fort Worth presents it's annual Golf-A-Thon on Friday, October 14th at Rockwood Park Golf Course! This incredible event is a great way to raise funds towards a youth development program building experiences that build character! This event features 12-hours of non-stop golf! Players can form teams, play as individuals, or make it a corporate outing! Money is raised as players ask family, friends, colleagues, and more to make a flat donation or per-hole-pledge for each player's efforts during
Valor Earns ‘Best Companies to Work For in Fort Worth’ Award Professional services firm specializes in oil & gas mineral rights and on-demand outsourcing FORT WORTH, TX (Aug. 10, 2022) -Valor, an asset management and professional services company specializing in oil and gas mineral rights, is among the 2022 winners in Fort Worth Inc. Magazine’s annual ‘Best Companies to Work for in Fort Worth’ awards. To be eligible, companies must have a physical presence in the Fort Worth region, a minimum of 15
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Twenty-three (23) restaurants in greater Tarrant County are participating in the 2022 DFW Restaurant Week, which officially takes place August 8-14, with optional extension lasting until September 4. This year marks the 25th anniversary of DFW Restaurant Week, which is North Texas’ largest annual culinary event and the second longest-running restaurant week in the U.S. (behind New York City). For each meal purchased at a Tarrant-area participating restaurant, 20 percent will be donated back to Fort
FORT WORTH - July 19, 2022 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., has hired Julie Huerta, PE, who specializes in water quality and regulatory compliance, to direct our program assisting clients in meeting new drinking water standards under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. Huerta has 15 years of experience in the engineering field, including 12 years supporting public water systems in regulatory compliance. She spent a decade helping protect and optimize safe drinking water for Houston, the fourth-largest
Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has broken ground on what many refer to as its most significant athletics improvement project in the school’s 59-year history. Slated for completion in the fall of 2022, the $3.5 million project includes excavating one of its two field hockey fields, Rosacker Stadium field, and Barrett Havran Track, and superseding them with international-caliber surfaces and technologies rivaled by no other school in North
FORT WORTH COUNTRY DAY CLASS OF 2022 EARNS RECORD-BREAKING $14.2 MILLION IN MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS ACROSS 135 UNIVERSITIES85 percent of FWCD’s senior class received scholarships, three will attend Ivy League colleges, three will become collegiate athletes, and 100 percent will attend college in the fall of 2022FORT WORTH, Texas (May 31, 2022) – Fort Worth Country Day’s (FWCD) Class of 2022 has earned a record-breaking $14.2 million in merit-based scholarships, awarded to 85 percent of its 93 graduating
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FORT WORTH, TX – Today, the Fort Worth Chamber announced the launch of its Regional Economic Development Partnership, promoting regional growth and economic development across the western side of the DFW metro. The first of its kind collaboration brings together more than 18 municipalities and counties to strengthen community relationships,track business trends and share data and resources. The partnership will have a dual focus: supporting existing local businesses through enhanced retention
Valor Elevates Adam Powell to Chief Accounting OfficerNew role includes oversight of the company’s accounting, financial and risk management departments FORT WORTH, TX (May 6, 2022) -Valor, an asset management and professional services company specializing in oil and gas mineral rights, has announced that Adam Powell, current director of accounting and risk management, has been promoted to the newly created position of chief accounting officer. Effective immediately, Powell is now responsible for the
SPEED FAB-CRETE BREAKS GROUND ON NEW 23,105-SQUARE-FOOT REMEMBRANCE CENTER FOR GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME IN FORT WORTHFORT WORTH, Texas (May 4, 2022) – Fort Worth-based general contractor Speed Fab-Crete has broken ground on a new 23,105-square-foot Remembrance Center at Greenwood Funeral Home, located at 3355 White Settlement Road near downtown Fort Worth. Slated for completion in June 2023, the one-story facility is being built just east of Greenwood’s iconic statue of four bronze horses and gateway to its
Personal injury verdict reported as largest in Grayson County history SHERMAN, Texas – Accomplished Texas personal injury attorney Jason B. Stephens of Fort Worth-based Stephens Law won a $15.6 million wrongful death verdict for the family of a plumber who was killed when a metal flagpole he was attempting to move touched an overhead electric line. Mr. Stephens represented the family of Kiley Russell in the three-day trial heard in the 59th District Court in Sherman, Texas. Jurors deliberated for one
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Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has appointed Peggy Wakeland as the next leader of its Bass Upper School, effective immediately.Wakeland has played an integral role at FWCD’s Upper School for more than 28 years. Originally hired as an Upper School math teacher in 1994, she was promoted to Assistant Head of Upper School in 1997 and held that role until nine months ago when she began her tenure as interim Head of Upper School. Now, as FWCD’s new head
George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, is set to headline the 2022 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, taking place at the Fort Worth Convention Center in downtown Fort Worth on March 25-27, 2022. Hosted annually by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), the event is the largest cattle and ranching industry event in the Southwest, with more than 4,000 attendees expected. Open-to-the-public, tickets and more information can be found at https://cattleraisersconvention.com/.
FORT WORTH, Texas – March 17, 2022 – Freese and Nichols, Inc., mourns the loss of Lee Freese, a pioneering water supply pipeline/pump station engineer, extraordinary mentor and youngest son of our firm’s namesake Simon W. Freese. We also celebrate the indelible contributions Lee made during more than 60 years of service to our company and community. Lee died March 15 at age 86 in Fort Worth. He is survived by Dana, his wife of 18 years; children Elizabeth, Robert and John; two stepchildren; and two
Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD) senior Joaquin Castro-Balbi has been named a candidate in the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating U.S. high school seniors. Castro-Balbi is one of only two students from Fort Worth selected for candidacy out of the 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in 2022.Castro-Balbi is the 10th senior from FWCD to be recognized as a U.S. Presidential Scholars Candidate since 2000. In addition to being
FORT WORTH, Texas (October 25, 2021) – Twelve (12) seniors at Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD) have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, including three National Merit Semifinalists and nine National Merit Commended Students. In addition, 17 FWCD juniors and seniors have been honored by College Board National Recognition Programs.National Merit Semifinalists at Fort Worth Country Day are Joaquin Castro-Balbi, Izzy Gutierrez, and Michelle Pham. These students scored in the top 1% of
