June 2026
FORT WORTH CHAMBER BRIEFS
Fort Worth Chamber Opens Applications for 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards The Fort Worth Chamber is now accepting applications for its 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards. Presented by Bank of Texas, these annual awards recognize Fort Worth small businesses that have demonstrated exemplary business practices. Read more Flora House Blooms at Fort Worth Botanic […]
Flora House Blooms at Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Westland Hospitality Unveils New Restaurant Concept, Extensive Renovations, and Exclusive Catering Partnership at the Garden
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is entering an exciting new chapter in its storied history with the debut of Flora House, a reimagined onsite dining destination brought to life by Westland Hospitality — a born-and-built-in-Fort Worth collection of locally rooted restaurants, venues, and hospitality concepts. The announcement marks a landmark collaboration between two Fort Worth […]
Alcon Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation at its State-of-the-Art WaveLight Facility in Germany
The milestone highlights three decades of precision manufacturing and surgical advancements by WaveLight Wavelight plus, the first fully personalized laser vision correction treatment, sets a high standard in eye care1,2* Facilities in Erlangen, Pressath and Teltow, Germany, play a central role in developing next-generation ophthalmic technologies, including WaveLight platforms PRESSATH, GERMANY, 17 June 2026 – Alcon, the […]
Horizon Plumbing completes new Corporate Headquarters
Franz Architects is excited to share the completion of the new headquarters for Horizon Plumbing in Arlington, Texas. This new facility features 11,808 square feet of office space and 6,432 square feet of storage/warehouse space, creating a 22,548-square-foot headquarters designed to support the company’s continued growth and operations. Read more The Notebook’ coming to Bass Hall […]
The Notebook’ coming to Bass Hall
Show personal to director For the second time in less than a year, Schele Williams is directing a show that will be onstage at Bass Hall. And while all directors become attached to their shows, this one affects Williams even more so. Read more Curly’s Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with 250 Free Nathan’s Famous Hot […]
Curly’s Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with 250 Free Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs
Hot Diggity Dog: Man Bites Dog — 250 times – yet AGAIN! Joey Chestnut returns to the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition at Coney Island this year, and a Fort Worth July 4 tradition continues, only with 10 bonus “dogs” to honor America’s 250th. Curly’s Frozen Custard will serve 250 free Nathan’s Famous Hot […]
Texas-Based Coltala Aerospace Appoints Veteran Aerospace Leader Phil Bathurst as President to Lead Expansion of National Aviation Aftermarket Platform
Read more Eddie Norgard Read more Planners talk transportation needs in Fort Worth and the region Read more John Kluber
Eddie Norgard
The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth announced that Eddie Norgard has joined the YMCA team as District Executive Director. Norgard will oversee the Amon G. Carter, Jr. Downtown YMCA, the Ryan Family YMCA, and the Sports Complex. Read more Retired Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes Remembered
Planners talk transportation needs in Fort Worth and the region
At the Infrastructure and Growth Committee this week, the City’s Transportation & Public Works Department and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) presented a short- to long-range capital programs accounting for mobility needs in greater Fort Worth. Part of the efforts involve leveraging various modes of transportation to enhance safety and mitigate congestion. As part […]
John Kluber
Huitt-Zollars is excited to announce John Kluber, PE, MBA has joined the company as a Vice President and MEP Discipline Leader. In his role, John will lead and expand the firm’s MEP engineering capabilities across all service areas.