The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce stand together in strong support of Proposition A, the proposed 2-percentage-point increase to the Hotel Occupancy Tax Rate going before Fort Worth voters on the May 4 municipal ballot. This initiative, critical for expediting Phase 2 of the Fort Worth Convention Center's expansion, is a forward-thinking measure designed to significantly enhance our local economy and create job
FORT WORTH, Texas (April 15, 2024) – The Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS® (GFWAR) recognized four members for their significant contributions to the Association and Fort Worth’s real estate industry at its recent Awards Luncheon. The honorees include: Michael Langford, Orr Real Estate| Charles McMillan REALTOR® of the Year AwardJoelene Slocum, Williams Trew Real Estate | Marie and Dayton Sheridan REALTOR® Spirit AwardAlex Krus, Rattikin Title Company | Affiliate of the Year AwardElizabeth
Varghese Summersett, one of the fastest-growing family law, personal injury, and criminal defense practices in North Texas, has expanded to Southlake with the opening of a third location.The firm, which is headquartered in downtown Fort Worth and has a location in downtown Dallas, is now providing comprehensive legal services to clients in Southlake, Westlake, Trophy Club, and the surrounding areas. Its newest location, 3120 Sabre Drive on the border of Southlake and Westlake, is strategically positioned to
Goodwill® Offers Training and Employment Placement for Individuals Impacted By the Justice System FORT WORTH, TEXAS (April 10, 2024) – Each year in April, the U.S. Department of Justice celebrates Second Chance Month, recognizing the importance of helping individuals, communities and agencies across the U.S. that support the safe and successful reentry of the millions of people released from incarceration each year. Second Chance Month highlights the many opportunities for service providers to build
Shoot Smart Adds Range Number Five! Local business takes over the former Elk Castle range April 3, 2024 (Fort Worth, Texas) – Shoot Smart, the largest locally-owned gun range group in Texas, is adding the former Elk Castle indoor gun range and gun store located at 8240 West Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76108, to its brand portfolio, effective immediately. Elk Castle, established in 1947, operated for many years along I-30 before transforming into 'Intrepid' and 'Trinity Ordnance'. This acquisition is the fifth for
SQUEEZE MASSAGE, AN INNOVATIVE NEW APP-BASED MASSAGE CONCEPT FROM THE FOUNDERS OF DRYBAR, NOW OPEN IN FORT WORTH’S FOUNDRY DISTRICTSqueeze Massage’s new Fort Worth location is the first to open in DFW and second in all of TexasFORT WORTH, Texas (March 18, 2024) – Squeeze Massage, a new innovative app-based massage concept created by the founders of Drybar, is now open in Fort Worth’s Foundry District at 2621 Whitmore Street, marking the concept’s first location in Dallas-Fort Worth, second in all of Texas,
Fort Worth, Texas - March 13, 2024 The CoBuilders, a leading provider of house cleaning services, is excited to announce the launch of their innovative subscription service, FreshNest. Designed to meet the diverse needs of homeowners and renters alike, FreshNest offers a convenient and affordable solution for regular house cleaning. FreshNest subscriptions cater to individuals from all walks of life, including busy moms, career professionals, disabled individuals, senior citizens, and property managers.
Companies on the 2024 list had an astonishing average growth rate of 135.43% FORT WORTH, TX (Feb. 28, 2024) - Valor, a Fort Worth-basedspecialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, ranked No. 49 on the fourth annual Inc. Regionals: Southwest rankings, marking the second consecutive year the company has appeared on this prestigious list. The list of the Southwest’s fastest-growing private companies based in Arizona, New Mexico,
Veteran energy executive to oversee and optimize accounting department FORT WORTH, TX (Feb. 15, 2024) - Valor, a Fort Worth-basedspecialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas accounting, has appointed Gary Wilson as its new managing director of accounting. Wilson, a CPA with over 20 years of oil and gas experience, will have comprehensive oversight of accounting and operator outsourcing services conducted by the company’s oil and gas accounting
Every homeowner generally owns a vacuum and a duster and does light cleaning regularly. However, a deep clean is required to sanitize the house every now and then.Deep cleaning requires more time and real effort including decluttering, dusting light fixtures, fans, and baseboards, vacuuming all the carpets, and mopping hard floors. Then there are the kitchen appliances like the fridge, oven, dishwasher, and others that need cleaning. Add the bathroom sinks, tiles, toilet seat, and tub to the list. Remember
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® honors innovative business acumen FORT WORTH, TX (Jan. 30, 2024) - Valor, a Fort Worth-basedspecialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas outsourcing, has earned statewide recognition as a leader in employment standards in being named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2024. Of all the Texas-based companies that were nominated and evaluated, only those with truly
FORT WORTH, Texas (December 4, 2023) – Eight (8) seniors at Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD) have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, including one National Merit Semifinalist and seven National Merit Commended Students. In addition, nine (9) FWCD juniors and seniors have been honored by the College Board National Recognition Programs. The National Merit Semifinalist at Fort Worth Country Day is Arjun Vasudevan. Vasudevan scored in the top 1% of students across the nation who took
Energy industry veteran brings nearly two decades of land and title management experience FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 26, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-basedspecialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, today announced the addition of Jennifer Dodgen as a new senior manager of division orders in the company’s land department. In this role, she’ll primarily focus on growing and strengthening Valor’s division order and owner relations
FORT WORTH, Texas (October 23, 2023) – Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, is proudly celebrating its 60th year of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics in 2023. As part of the 60th anniversary celebration, FWCD has unveiled its largest fundraising initiative in school history: the “Forward Together” Comprehensive Campaign, which has already raised $31 million. On September 9, 1963, FWCD hosted its first day of classes with 210 students and 17
Valor’s president of oil and gas recognized by S&P Global and Hart Energy for career achievements FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 19, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is proud to share that Matt Autry, president of the company’s oil and gas division, has been singled out for two prestigious energy related awards. Autry was recently selected to join the 2023 class of Hart Energy’s 40 Under 40 executives –
New worldwide accolade recognizes forward-thinking organizations of the future FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 12, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is honored to be named a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces™ 2023 winner. The inaugural Top 100 is inclusive of organizations across North America, EMEA, and Australasia who are pushing the boundaries of achievement when it comes to possessing the fundamental
Talented accounting professional is an energy industry veteran and licensed paralegal FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 3, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is proud to announce the hiring of Stephanie Scott as a senior accountant. In this role, Scott will be responsible for providing oil and gas accounting and bookkeeping services for Valor’s individual and institutional-based clientele, including mineral
FORT WORTH, Texas (September 25, 2023) – Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has appointed Chelsy Beninate, M.Ed., as its new Assistant Head of School for Operations and Security.In this role, Beninate will oversee safety and security at FWCD’s 104-acre campus and manage facility operations at its 13 buildings, including security, maintenance, grounds, custodial and transportation. Partnering with the managers of those departments, she will ensure
FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 19, 2023) – The international sellout sensation, Lightscape, will soon return to the 120-acre Fort Worth Botanic Garden for its second consecutive year to dazzle audiences with more than one million holiday lights and never-before-seen artistic installations from around the world throughout a 1.2-mile-long winding walking trail. In total, over 80 percent of Lightscape will be new and reimagined for 2023.Fort Worth-based Higginbotham, one of the nation’s largest independent
FORT WORTH, Texas (September 2023) -- The GM Financial Parade of Lights will deliver the magic of the holiday season to Downtown Fort Worth for its 41st year on Sunday, November 19, at 6 p.m. With a sold-out crowd expected for this year’s “Holiday Magic”-themed parade, attendees are encouraged to purchase reserved “Street Seats,” which start at $15 for children and $17.50 for adults. Street Seats are available for sale now online,
Talented executive also recently accepted into an emerging women leadership networking group FORT WORTH, TX (Sep. 21, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is proud to announce a key internal promotion for Hanna Howard, who has assumed the role of the company’s chief operating officer (COO). Howard previously served as the organization’s chief of staff. In this expanded COO role, she’ll be
21st Annual awards program honors companies across Dallas-Fort Worth FORT WORTH, TX (Sep. 13, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is honored to be recognized among the Dallas Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work.” Each year, the Dallas Business Journal, in partnership with Quantum Workplace, businesses throughout the North Texas region are ranked based on anonymous employee survey scores.
JPMorgan Chase veteran to support mineral management/oil and gas outsourcing divisions FORT WORTH, TX (Sep. 7, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, has announced the hiring of Will Allison, who will serve as a senior land manager across the company’s Mineral Management and Oil and Gas Outsourcing Divisions. In this job role, Allison will primarily focus on optimizing existing and
Acclaimed Fort Worth-based spirits brand, La Pulga Spirits, has unveiled its highly anticipated Añejo Tequila, an additive-free tequila made with 100 percent pure agave and crafted by hand. Aged for 18 months in ex-bourbon barrels, La Pulga’s Añejo is distilled and bottled in the Highlands of Jalisco. At 40% alcohol-by-volume, the 80-proof Añejo is rich, distinctive, and complex – amber in color, a high fruit nose with a flavor of roasted agave, vanilla, caramelized sugar, and oak, yet is surprisingly
Annual awards program recognizes companies that prioritize employee empowerment FORT WORTH, TX (Aug. 23, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is honored to be ranked No. 1 on Fort Worth Inc. Magazine’s “Best Workplaces.” This awards program is an annual competition, created in partnership with Workforce Research Group, featuring companies with unique and admirable corporate cultures - places where
Inaugural ranking places Valor among the fastest-growing private companies in America FORT WORTH, TX (Aug. 15, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is honored to be ranked No. 572 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. For those featured in these prestigious rankings, a first for Valor, the list offers a data-driven snapshot of the most successful
Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has appointed Dr. Amy Witten as its new Assistant Head of School for Academics and Student Services.Dr. Witten brings a wealth of educational expertise and diverse experiences to FWCD. She joins FWCD from Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart in Houston, where she held various leadership roles since 2014, including Middle School and Upper School Learning Specialist (2014-2015), Head of Curriculum and Learning Support
Will focus on delivering superior customer service while enhancing existing client relations FORT WORTH, TX (Aug. 10, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, has announced that Lindsay Hall has joined the company in the newly created role, Director of Client First. The title is a direct reference to the first of Valor’s core values, “Client First,” followed by Amplify Excellence,
Talented and experienced executive brings a process-oriented approach to innovationFORT WORTH, TX (July 26, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, has named Liz Johnston as the company’s director of relentless innovation - a job title which directly references one of Valor’s four core values. In this new role, Johnston will improve Valor’s processes and standard operating procedures,
Riscky’s Barbeque, the 96-year-old Fort Worth BBQ legend, will host its 17th annual rib-eating competition at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, at Riscky's Stockyards Station location at 140 East Exchange Avenue. The competition will challenge up to 30 barbeque enthusiasts to eat as many Riscky’s beef ribs as possible in just 60 seconds. The top qualifiers will then go head-to-head to win the top three prizes:1st place -- $500 Riscky’s gift card2nd place -- $250 Riscky’s gift card3rd place -- $100 Riscky’s gift
Talented coach and mentor to maximize individual and organizational potentialFORT WORTH, TX (July xx, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, is proud to announce the hiring of Jason Nadaskay to serve as the company’s chief people officer. Nadaskay brings nearly two decades of teaching, coaching, and consulting experience to this newly created role within the company. At Valor, he’ll
Breakthrough Fort Worth (BTFW), which has a 30-year tradition of bringing together high-achieving students from Fort Worth schools and pairing them with like-minded, aspiring classroom leaders from across the nation, hosted its annual Fancy Meal Luncheon on June 15 at the Fort Worth Club. More than 225 members of the Fort Worth community came together with BTFW graduates, teaching fellows, and students in celebration. Commemorating its 30th anniversary, BTFW Executive Director, Joe Breedlove, kicked off
FORT WORTH, Texas (July 10, 2023) – Thirty (30) of Tarrant County’s finest restaurants are participating in the 2023 DFW Restaurant Week, which officially takes place August 7-13, with optional extension lasting until September 3. Participating restaurants will offer three-course prix fixe dinners for $39 or $49, with some offering two-course lunch or brunch menus for $24 or $29.For each meal purchased at a Tarrant-area participating restaurant, 20 percent will be donated back to Fort Worth-based nonprofit
FORT WORTH, Texas (June 27, 2023) – Following months of anticipation, contemporary Asian fusion/sushi restaurant, Musume, has officially made its Fort Worth debut and is now open to the public for breakfast, lunch, and dinner inside the Sandman Signature Hotel, located at 810 Houston Street in downtown Fort Worth. Reservations can be made via OpenTable, here: www.opentable.com/r/musume-fort-worth Providing an unrivaled Japanese dining experience, Musume’s expansive menu is comprised of sushi and sashimi
Valor’s president of oil and gas named an outstanding young leader in Tarrant CountyFORT WORTH, TX (June 13, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, celebrates its oil and gas division’s president, Matt Autry, as he joins the Fort Worth Business Press 40 Under 40 class of 2023. This honorable award shines a spotlight on young individuals in Fort Worth and Tarrant County whose
FORT WORTH, Texas (June 6, 2023) – Street Realty, a 39-year-old Fort Worth-based full-service commercial real estate firm, has appointed Amber Calhoun as a Vice President in its Brokerage Services Division. As Vice President, Calhoun will play a key role within Street Realty’s brokerage production team, guide clients through the purchase, sale, and leasing process, oversee day-to-day commercial real estate transactions, and help optimize and grow the company’s property portfolio. Calhoun, who is a native
Highly experienced land manager will focus on property ownership and asset management FORT WORTH, TX (May 24, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, has hired Aaron Calhoun, a veteran land and mineral manager who will work in the company’s Land Department. In his new role, Calhoun will provide advisory services and land management solutions on behalf of Valor’s individual and
FORT WORTH, Texas (May 22, 2023) – The 93 graduates in Fort Worth Country Day’s (FWCD) Class of 2023 have earned more than $10.5 million in merit-based scholarships, were accepted to a total of 121 colleges and universities, have committed to attend 44 of them, and will utilize more than $2.1 million of the scholarship money offered at their attending colleges. Fifty-six percent of the senior class will attend college outside Texas in the fall, with 44 percent staying in-state. FWCD valedictorian, Seth
Role will focus on strategic sales outreach and new client acquisitionFORT WORTH, TX (May 11, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management solutions and oil and gas operator outsourcing, is pleased to announce that Meredith Talley, has been hired as the company’s new Director of Oil and Gas Services. Talley will focus on sales outreach, new client acquisitions, and other business development initiatives. Valor’s outsourced oil and gas
21st annual awards recognize outstanding performances in the workplace FORT WORTH, TX (April 27, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in mineral management and oil and gas operator services, is delighted to announce the company has won a Gold Stevie® Award for Company of the Year, Financial Services in The 21st Annual American Business Awards®. The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the
FORT WORTH, Texas (April 26, 2023) – Six student-athletes in Fort Worth Country Day’s Class of 2023 have committed to play their chosen sports at Division I and III colleges and universities in the fall of 2023. Three FWCD student-athletes will compete on the track & field teams at Stanford University, Cornell University and Oklahoma State University; one will compete on the golf team at the University of Oklahoma; one will play baseball at Sewanee/The University of the South; and one will play field hockey
Will handle analysis and management for individual and institutional mineral rights holders FORT WORTH, TX (April 5, 2023) - Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in mineral management and oil and gas operator services, is pleased to announce Hunter Harris has joined the company’s Land Department as a Mineral Analyst. In this new role, Harris will be added support for Valor’s Land and Mineral Management Division, overseen by departmental director Jason Beck, CPL,
FORT WORTH, Texas – Olivella’s Pizza & Wine, the critically acclaimed Roman and Neapolitan-style pizza kitchen, has completed a 1,200-square-foot expansion of its existing space located “on the bricks” at 4910 Camp Bowie in Fort Worth. Its ‘new’ 3,000-square-foot space now offers a full-service dine-in experience that can seat up to 70 guests, a full bar, a sommelier-curated wine list, daily food and drink specials, and online ordering. Building on its legacy of century-old recipes from one of the oldest
The CoBuilders, a tech company in Fort Worth, Texas, has launched the world's first house cleaning delivery app to make house cleaning easy and convenient for homeowners, house renters, business owners, working parents, and everyone else.The CoBuilders house cleaning delivery app works like Uber or Lyft for ride delivery or DoorDash for food delivery. Consumers only need to install the app, create an account, fill in the necessary information about their cleaning needs, and immediately connect to a house
A Texas-based company has launched The CoBuilders, a new app that helps customers order affordable house cleaning services in the United States direct from their mobile phones.The CoBuilders app is a two-way street, bridging a connection between customers who need house cleaning services and providing job opportunities for professional cleaners and cleaning companies nationwide.According to the company founder and CEO Bukola Michael Nelson on the app’s website, The CoBuilders app was launched to help
The CoBuilders LLC, a Texas-based tech company, has launched an app for ordering house cleaning services directly from your mobile device. You can use the app to request cleaning services for your home, apartment, or workplace. Customers can download the app from Google Play Store and Apple Store. The CoBuilders app provides a start-to-finish house cleaning experience. Company founder and CEO Bukola Michael Nelson noted that many homeowners and renters have long wished they could order cleaning