USA Engineers, a civil engineering and surveying firm serving North Texas with additional national support capabilities, has been acquired by real estate expert and Masterplan Consultants CEO Dallas Cothrum.

USA Engineers will operate as part of Cothrum’s family of companies alongside Masterplan Consultants, creating a more comprehensive, end-to-end platform of professional services for clients across the region.…

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Irving-based Sow Good (Nasdaq: SOWG), a leading freeze-dried food and candy manufacturer, has completed a series of moves designed to “strengthen its liquidity position, transition the business to a more asset-light operating model, and provide flexibility as the company continues operating its candy business while evaluating growth opportunities and broader strategic alternatives.”…

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“Retail follows rooftops, and today’s grocers are expanding.”

Bob Young
Executive Managing Director
Weitzman
…on why Dallas-Fort Worth leads the nation in new retail construction, speaking at Weitzman’s 36th annual retail forecast at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, via CoStar.…

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Addison-based cybersecurity innovator Amera IoT has announced what it calls “a major breakthrough in quantum-proof encryption” with the launch of AmeraKey Encryption. The patented technology is designed to secure digital communications against both current and future computing threats, including quantum computing, the company said.…

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Site Selection magazine has released its second annual “North American Tech Hubs” index, based on data from its resident Conway Projects Database, TeleGeography, CBRE, and CompTIA. The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro is ranked No. 1 “for its blend of talent, tech sector growth, and hard tech infrastructure,” the Atlanta-based magazine said.…

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North Texas is a big place with plenty of opportunities. Here’s a curated roundup of contests and competitions; accelerator and recognition programs; and resource and grant opportunities for North Texas innovators. 

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Austin-based commercial real estate firm HPI has announced the launch of its Dallas Tenant Advisory Group, marking a strategic expansion of the firm’s platform. The new group will be led by Robbie Baty, a commercial real estate veteran with more than 20 years of experience representing tenants.…

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Irving-based Caterpillar Inc. has named CEO Joseph E. Creed as chairman of its board of directors, effective April 1, 2026, when current executive chairman and board member D. James Umpleby III retires. 

As part of this leadership transition, Debra L. Reed-Klages, who has served as a director since June 2015 and independent presiding director since June 2022, will continue to serve as lead independent director.…

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Dallas-based Solutions by Text (SBT), a leader in compliance-first conversational commerce, has acquired Triple Play Pay, a cutting-edge payment platform.

The acquisition will combine SBT’s communication expertise with TPP’s modern payment orchestration platform to “deliver a unified, compliant, and seamless payment experience” for consumer finance businesses and their customers, the company said.…

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OneSource Virtual, a leading provider of HR and payments services for the Workday business process management platform, announced a strategic, majority growth investment from Boston-based global private equity firm TA Associates.

The investment will support the continuation of OSV’s organic growth, product innovation, and enhanced customer capabilities across the Workday ecosystem, the organizations said.…

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The Drone Light Show Alliance (DLSA), a professional membership organization backed by North Texas’ drone show pioneers Sky Elements, has launched with the release of the first comprehensive, cross-platform standards for drone light show operations.

Designed to prioritize safety, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices, the DLSA aims to “transform the emerging drone light show sector through collaborative development and transparent safety accountability,” the organization said.…

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NanOlogy, a Fort Worth-based clinical-stage oncology company, has appointed John M. Goldberg, MD, as fractional chief medical officer to advance the development of its Large Surface Area Microparticle (LSAM) drug portfolio.

The portfolio includes NanOlogy’s development program targeting Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a devastating pediatric brain cancer with limited treatment options.…

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Fort Worth-based VoidForm Products—a leading manufacturer of products designed to protect concrete structures from damage caused by expansive, corrosive, and seismic soil conditions—has been acquired by Atlanta-based White Cap, a leading distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products for professional contractors.…

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Arctos Partners—a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on investing in pro sports franchises—has agreed to be acquired by New York-based investment firm KKR in a deal that would value it at $1 billion, according to Bloomberg News. Incentives for Arctos’ senior managers could boost that valuation up to $1.5 billion, the report added.…

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Other companies with notable patents granted this week include:

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North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details.…

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“We already know how to do this safely and at scale, and we’re fortunate to have a solid base of investors and partners who share that vision.”

Gregory Forero
CEO
HGP Intelligent Energy
…on the Texas-based company’s proposal to repurpose retired U.S.…

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Dallas-based Novatae Risk Group, the wholesale insurance business of World Insurance Associates, has named Walter Juergens as its new chief financial officer.

In this role, Juergens will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial management, driving change and financial strategy across the organization, the firm said, and will be a key contributor to the Novatae executive leadership team and World’s corporate financial leadership team.…

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Concentric, a national industrial power and maintenance company based in Carrollton, has acquired Critical Components Inc. (CCI) to expand its data center infrastructure capabilities and service footprint.

Based in Atlanta, CCI is a leading provider in the Southeast of critical power and precision cooling to data centers, industrials, healthcare, and more.…

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PMG, a Dallas-based global independent marketing services and tech company, has acquired London and New York-based Digital Voices, a leading influencer marketing agency known for blending data, creativity, and technology in campaigns that drive measurable business outcomes.

With the influencer marketing industry expected to increase 10x in the next 8 years, according to PMG, the deal represents a continued investment in “delivering customer-centric, full-funnel marketing solutions on a global scale.”…

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