💎Charity a Jewel for Cook Children’s; Did NFL fumble TV deals? Costly times for AA and LUV.

For more than 73 years, Jewel Charity has exclusively supported Cook Children's Medical Center, remaining true to the organization's mission to provide for the health and well-being of children in the community. This year's gift of $2.7 million brings the total giving to $88 million. 

The Department of Justice has heard our belly-aching about too many streaming channels for our deserved NFL game watching and is investigating whether the league's policy of splitting its broadcast privileges is anti-competitive and harms consumers, The Wall Street Journal reported. 

American Airlines is raising fees for checked bags on domestic flights and short-haul international flights, joining Southwest Airlines and other major carriers suffering from soaring fuel prices because of the war with Iran.

Where's the LUV?  The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $255k civil fine against American Airlines, alleging the carrier violated employee ‌drug- and alcohol-testing regulations. The next day, it proposed a $304k fine against Southwest Airlines for similar violations. 

TCU fashion and marketing students received a graduate opportunity working with Taylor/Nicole Sheridan team and its 6666 Ranch brand.

We hear a lot about rare earth magnets (Hello, Greenland) so it makes sense we need a magnet recycler and manufacturer. HyProMag USA aims to be the major resource for recovering rare earth materials from electronics by building a hub-and-spoke recycling system using a patented, robot-assisted separation technology. First up is near the BNSF Intermodal rail link and Alliance airport for logistical efficiencies. 

Texas health regulators told Camp Mystic's owners they are investigating hundreds of complaints following last year's devastating floods. 25 girls and two teenage counselors died during the July 4 floods. More than 850 families have signed up to return to the Christian, all-girls camp this summer if it is allowed to re-open the portion of the camp that did not flood.

Dallas Mavericks lead attorney Chip Babcock notified the Texas Business Court that the team is dropping its damages claim against the Dallas Stars for “tortious interference with contract.” Without giving specifics, the Mavericks issued its statement to The Dallas Morning News. 

The Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS has recognized a few exceptional members. The Charles McMillan REALTOR® of the Year award was presented to Blake Barry of Williams Trew Real Estate. For a complete list of honorees, click here. 

According to Seeking Alpha, a group of major aerospace and defense companies — Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, Intuitive Machines and L3Harris Technologies — has secured a $1.84-billion contract under the Andromeda program. The deal, which is to focus on developing space-based domain awareness systems — runs through April 2036. 

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. received an $11.44-billion modification award to provide additional software data in support of the Israel System Development and Design Phase II efforts for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. Eighty percent of the work will be performed in Fort Worth.

Lockheed Martin was awarded a $4.76-billion contract for the production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles, including all incidental services, hardware, equipment, technical planning, management and manufacturing efforts. The estimated completion date is June 30, 2030. 

A MESSAGE FROM BURT LADNER REAL ESTATE:

This updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath home at 3309 Clayton Rd E in Ridglea Hills is just two streets away from Luther Lake. An open-concept layout features a living area with gas fireplace, and a kitchen with double ovens and generous counter space. A bonus room with loft provides a fourth bedroom, private office, playroom or creative space. The backyard has a covered patio and a shaded pergola area. Situated on a large lot surrounded by mature trees. Offered at $709,900 by Micaela Johnson.

After nearly five years on W. Waggoman St. in Fort Worth, HF Custom Solutions is moving. The company will be in temporary space for 2-to-3 months before occupying a 9th-floor location above Quince in WestBend off University Dr. in Fort Worth. In the plans are "a new showroom, fresh products, plenty of windows, and excellent coffee within walking distance."

The office of the Texas Attorney General is investigating more than 1,000 cities to ensure they are complying with state law that requires financial transparency. The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1851, which requires cities to complete and publicly post annual financial audits by a specified deadline. If they don't, they are prohibited from increasing property tax revenue beyond the previous year’s level. 

Bank of America's 'Golf with Us’ is back for a second go-round. The company has teamed with Youth on Course to offer free, one-year memberships to D-FW  kids ages 6-18. The offer unlocks tee times at many local courses for a price of $5 or less per round. Last year, more than 550 kids in the Fort Worth area took advantage of the offer. Get details here. 

While meeting to discuss how Texas might curb fraud in its welfare programs, the Texas Health and Human Services officials found out we might owe $700 million to the federal government because of new rules designed to cut waste in the nation’s food stamp program. 

Théodore’s Steak & Seafood opens today in the former Campo Verde space in Dalworthington Gardens. Chef Moose Benhamacht provides the culinary vision, having held leadership roles in premier hospitality destinations, including overseeing multiple concepts at the Loews Arlington Hotel & Convention Center.

Fort Worth-based Creative Solutions in Healthcare deploys AI for pre-admission process across its 160 skilled care facilities.

The release of federal data has the Texas Office of the Attorney General investigating dozens of Medicaid providers. Those targeted include home health providers, occupational therapy providers, and entities that potentially committed fraud related to COVID-19 treatments.

Fort Worth Council member Michel Crain officially has been charged by the Texas Department of Public Safety for driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor. The case was filed with the Tarrant County district attorney’s office and the court date is April 23. Crain was arrested Jan. 16 and released the following day.

Texas hemp industry leaders and advocacy groups have sued the state to block new regulations that eliminate natural smokeable hemp products and increase licensing fees. 

Five Below will celebrate the opening of its 10th Tarrant store tomorrow at the Haltom Plaza Shopping Center in Haltom City. Most items range from $1 to $5.

Snippets:

• Meet TCU nutritional sciences assistant professor McKale Montgomery. She is the woman who outran all the Cowtown Ultra Marathon runners. 

• TCU Chancellor Daniel Pullin was on the firing line as students asked the questions. 

• Here's a little insight into why Fort Worth-based convenience store company Yesway is again trying to IPO. 

Daily digit: 44 years = Record age of the median home in the U.S., as new unit construction is still well shy of what it had been in the past. One ramification is that it’s getting more expensive to maintain those homes.

Announcements:

• START Center for Cancer Research: Hires Salwan Al Mutar as Director of Clinical Research.

• Securities and Exchange Commission: Hires David Woodcock, chair of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher’s securities enforcement practice group to lead its enforcement division. He led the SEC’s Fort Worth regional office from 2011 until 2015.

• Fidelity National Title: Hires Lauren Pulido as D-FW Sales Executive AVP. 

• Amegy Bank: Transitions Callie Loo to Vice President Commercial Lending Group.

• Drug Store News: Honors eosera® with its Retail Excellence Award.

• Goodwill North Central Texas: Jerry Thompson, Market President for Tarrant and Denton counties at Inwood National Bank, is the incoming Board Chair. For a list of the Board members, click here.

• Terracon: Names Erin Williams Commercial Sector Lead for the Geotechnical Department.

• Tarleton State: Adds Marcela Nava as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Administration.

• National Collegiate Equestrian Association: Names TCU's Lilly Goldstein, Lily Muzzy, Piper Keller and Cassie Hacking to its All-America team.

• The Women’s Center: Hires Brenda Rios as Chief Operating Officer.

• Freese & Nichols: Promotes Peter Bartels, Todd Buckingham, Cullen Carlson, Aaron Conine, Coby Gee, Daniel Harrison, Jace Houston, Gregg Hudock and Patrick Miles to Principal. Adds 29 associates.

• Quorum Architects: Marketing Director Patty Potter retires after seven years with the firm.

• Henry Schein: Board Chairman and CEO Stanley Bergman retires and company said it would reduce the size of its board to 10 members from 15.

• National Precast Concrete Association: Awards Kennedale-based Speed Fab-Crete its 2025 Platinum Safety Award.

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