📢When Perot/Berry talk, we listen; Pat Green to record in Luckenbach; School vouchers and old-school GameStop.

Hillwood's Ross Perot Jr. and Mike Berry told a group of TCU real estate faculty, students and interested guests that Alliance and other properties are great, but they are far from done. “Need more land!” During a wide-ranging discussion, they talked growth and the impact Taylor Sheridan will have in north Texas. 

RS Americas, a high-service, global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has partnered with Fort Worth-based DP Gayatri, a provider of contract assembly, automation, and industrial consulting services.

Fort Worth and Royal Capital, the developer of the planned Evans and Rosedale urban village, have an understanding on a revised financial package that increases Royal Capital's cost $2 million to $63 million total. It is expected to vote on the package Oct. 28, and if passed, the project would begin development in 2026. 

Fort Worth is considering a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for Walsh Ranch. A TIF district uses future property tax increases generated by new development to fund a project. Fort Worth has 11 TIF districts. 

A 31,234-square-foot estate at 1469 Sunshine Lane in Southlake is “the most expensive” residential transaction recorded in Tarrant County. It was last listed at $12.5M on MLS and sold via Concierge Auctions; the auction house reported a $14.224M result. Most expensive is interpreted as highest price recorded in MLS; private, off-MLS transactions wouldn’t appear.

While Fort Worth firefighter Caleb Halvorson was hospitalized recovering from injuries suffered at a fire, he was focused on one thing -- Hudson. Born 13 weeks premature at one pound, nine ounces, Hudson was in the NICU. He now holds two records -- the smallest birth weight and the longest stay. The two fighters are finally home.

Texas families wanting to participate in the state’s school voucher program can apply as soon as February; the application process for private schools will launch before the end of the year.

An Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership will acquire all equity in Dallas-based Aligned Data Centers, with the deal valuing Aligned at about $40 billion.

GE Aerospace’s independent charitable organization announced plans for a five-year, $30-million workforce skills training program for 10,000 to address a nationwide shortage of highly skilled manufacturing workers. Included is $2.5 million to educational institutions, with Tarrant County Community College receiving $250,000. 

Fort Worth’s Pat Green will record a live album during two concerts at Luckenbach Dancehall Nov. 7-8. It is the first live album at the venue in more than 30 years.

Grapevine-based GameStop has gone viral and it has nothing to do with meme stocks. An 18-year-old Halo3 poster (Sept. 25, 2007) graces the window of one of its stores. 

A MESSAGE FROM BURT LADNER REAL ESTATE:

Experience lakefront living at this modern new build at 1532 Laguna Bay N. An indoor-outdoor flow with walls of glass frame panoramic Eagle Mountain Lake. Open living spaces spill onto an outdoor oasis with pool and spa, outdoor shower, and lounge terraces. Upstairs, a secondary primary suite, game room, and balcony offer elevated sunset views. A three-car garage houses vehicles and lake toys. Ready for its first chapter— and offered at $2,150,000.

The flagship Vellix Adventure, an indoor amusement experience with trampolines, virtual-reality experiences, rope courses and more, is filling the former Bealls store at Mayfair Village off Grapevine Highway in Hurst. Opening day is expected around Nov. 1. 

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has been recognized on the Forbes Best Customer Service 2025 list, ranking 5th in the restaurant category. The company has a location in Grapevine and just launched a year‑round, three‑course $39 menu for active and retired first responders.

North Richland Hills passed regulations requiring short-term rentals to have annual permits, property inspections, occupancy and parking restrictions, and noise limitations. Property owners also will be required to pay a hotel occupancy tax. 

Tarrant County commissioners voted, 3-2, to approve a two-year contract with Recana Recruiting and Staffing Solutions in an effort to reduce overtime hours at the jail. The cost was not publicized, but the purchasing department memo read the contract will be funded “through offsetting overtime costs and salary savings from vacant positions."

Jacobs, with strategic partner PA Consulting, has been selected by Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport for a digital transformation engagement designed to set new benchmarks and best practices for intelligent, data-driven operations in North America.

Aquila Air Capital, a leading engine lessor in Ireland, has established a Texas presence with space at The Crescent Offices in Fort Worth's Cultural District. Aquila is backed by funds managed by New York-based Wafra. 

LanCarte Commercial finalized a lease agreement with Tarrant County Emergency Services on a 31,780-square-foot industrial building with office space on three acres at 14485 U.S. 377 in Fort Worth. Sarah LanCarte and Finn Wilson represented the property. Jon McDaniel of NAI Robert Lynn represented the tenant.

The Fort Worth selection for 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Program dollars is New Mitchell in the southeast quadrant of the city. The roughly $4.4 million transformative project will follow a three-year timeline.

Westlake-based Charles Schwab Corporation reported net income for the third quarter totaling $2.4 billion, or $1.26 earnings per share.

Tarrant-based design-build general contractor Speed Fab-Crete completed construction on the 41,688-square-foot Classic Honda of Midland dealership. The facility, on seven acres, includes a two-story main dealership building, a pre-owned vehicle facility, and a car wash.

Believe it or not: New York attorney Michael Fourte was caught using AI in filings in a New York Supreme Court commercial case, and then was caught using AI again in the brief where he had to explain why he had used AI.

Snippets:

• So, you wanna be a FIFA star? Arlington is inviting vendors to consider opportunities. Do it quickly.

• Jeff Bezos’ Amazon stake falls below 10% for the first time.

• Mammoth Brands (think Harry's shaving) has acquired Coterie (premium diapers).

Significant stat: According to CoStar Group data, the industrial area in and around Hillwood's AllianceTexas has 20 ongoing projects, totaling 7.7 million square feet, which is the largest industrial construction pipeline in the country.

Daily digit: 34% = Donors who say they hesitate to give because they’re unsure how non-profits use their funds, according to the 2024 Donor Trust Report. That number climbs to 41% among Millenial and Gen Z donors.

Announcements: 

• Fort Worth Chamber: Announces Small Business of the Year winners -- 1-20 Employees: The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation; 21-50 Employees: Bob Moore Construction; 51-150 Employees: Pulliam Pools; Emerging Business: At Your Home Caregiving of Texas. 

• Fort Worth Chamber: Announces Best Place for Working Parents Innovator Awards -- Family Resources Innovator: The Ashton Depot; Policy Innovator Award: RECARO Aircraft Seating; Events Innovator Award: BNSF Railway.

• Texas Pain Institute: Hires Graham Brizendine as Chief Operating Officer.

• Parker County: Selects Willow Park City Manager Bryan Grimes as the county’s Director of Strategic Projects, a newly-created position.

• Susser Bank: Names Aaron Loose Senior Vice President Commercial Banking - Downtown Fort Worth.

• Frost Bank: Names Meaghan Geary Senior Vice President -Frost Insurance.

• Fort Worth: Names Dr. Sana Syed Chief Communications Officer. She had been serving as interim leader and will lead the Communications & Public Engagement Department's strategic alignment and service delivery.

• TimelyCare: Receives renewal of its URAC Telehealth accreditation.

• Ancora Education: Names John Barnes as its President and CEO. 

• Younger Partners: Adds Preston Fleenor to industrial team. 

• ScaleCrowd: Adds Avery Montez as content creator.

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