💰UT-Austin, A&M: the rich are really rich; Alto, Brazos Midland set up rich deals; FWSSR ticket pre-sale starts at 10 a.m.

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved its 2026–2030 System Capital Plan — $6.6 billion that includes $1.925 billion in proposed projects during the next five years. There is an additional $24 million for the Law & Education Building in Fort Worth, bringing that project total to $227.5M.

The University of Texas leads Texas college football programs with an estimated $2.3 billion valuation, followed by Texas A&M at more than $1 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. Texas Tech and TCU also placed in the national top 50. Rankings are based on 2023 federal data compiled by the Knight-Newhouse College Athletics Database.

Fort Worth-based Brazos Midland Processing (Brazos Midstream) will open a 300-million cubic feet per day natural gas processing plant in Martin County that will create $185 million in capital investment. The project is a qualifier under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation program. The Midland Basin is a vital component of the Permian Basin, where Brazos Midstream owns and operates an extensive natural gas gathering and processing footprint. Brad Iles is the CEO of Brazos Midstream.

ALTO Real Estate Funds has announced the Sept. 15 start of ALTO Carter Park 35, a $40+ million, 20-acre Class A industrial development located along I-35W in south Fort Worth. The 342,790-square-foot project is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2026.

Final Offer — a digital platform for home listings and offer negotiations — has expanded into D-FW through partnerships with several Keller Williams brokerages. Participating offices are GO Network — Keller Williams’ largest franchise network — and, among others, Keller Williams Fort Worth, Keller Williams Johnson County and Keller Williams Legacy.

Terraces at Solana, an eight-building office development in Westlake, has leased space to three new tenants totaling 70,000 square feet. Defense contractor M1 Support Services has leased 26,000 square feet. Century 21 Mike Bowman has leased 18,000 square feet—the entirety of the eighth building’s first floor. And a technology workforce development company, Pluralsight, has traded in its Utah headquarters for a 26,000-square-foot space.

A judge ruled largely in favor of Alphabet's Google, rejecting U.S. prosecutors' bid to make the company sell off its popular Chrome browser and Android operating system, but compelling the tech giant to share data with competitors to open up competition in online search.

Rodeo tickets for the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. FWSSR rodeo performances are scheduled in Dickies Arena January 16 through February 7. The pre-sale for FWSSR Insiders begins today at 10 a.m. until midnight Sunday. To become an Insider and receive the presale code, go here. For other tickets beginning Monday, go here. 

Keller has put its 2025-26 financial documents online, embracing its commitment to transparency that has garnered recognition from the Texas State Comptroller's Office and the Government Finance Officers Association. For many cities, you would have to file a Freedom of Information Act request.

D-FW is solidifying its position as the nation’s second-largest data center hub, with 575 megawatts of leasing in the first half of 2025, according to D CEO. Industry experts say the market could quadruple in size, though space remains tight, with vacancy near 3%. More than 1,000 megawatts are under construction—most already leased—and nearly 4,000 megawatts are planned. Low electricity costs and renewable energy west of Fort Worth are fueling the next wave of development, shifting growth toward Abilene. Local officials expect new tax revenue to bolster schools, hospitals and infrastructure.

The Board of Fort Worth-based SEGG Media Corporation, a sports, entertainment and gaming company that owns Sports.com, Concerts.com and Lottery.com, approved a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock.

Millburn & Co. acquired Mason + Mill, a 349-unit, multi-family property in Mansfield. Institutional Property Advisors brokered the deal on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer. The property, located at 2000 Nahvi Road, is near the intersection of Highway 360 and U.S. 287 and close to the 200-acre Reserve Mansfield mixed-use district currently underway. 

Austin-based JetRock Analytics, a solutions provider in energy and analytics, has become part of Whitley Penn, a full-service accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Fort Worth. JetRock specializes in creating data systems and tailored analytics that help organizations unlock growth and efficiency, primarily in the oil and gas industry.

Cat City Grill, a Magnolia Avenue mainstay since 2010, will have its last day of service Sept. 28, the restaurant's owners, Martin and Denise Thompson, wrote on its website. The Thompsons said it was "the right time for us to turn the page."

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a contract with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to develop a transportation management system to enhance mobility and infrastructure management in D-FW. SwRI’s technology enables transportation agencies to alert drivers and traffic managers to real-time road conditions and closures to improve safety, routing and emergency responses.

In case you missed it:

• Gov. Greg Abbott signed Texas’ new congressional map into law, saying the state is “now more red in the United States Congress.”

• Fort Worth-based Coltala Holdings launched Coltala Water Holdings with the acquisition of Alsay Inc., one of Texas’ oldest and largest water well drilling and service companies.

• A deal announced in 2024 is closer to fruition as Arlington and its Economic Development Corporation have paved the way for a headquarters facility for E-Space, a global telecommunications and satellite manufacturing company, on the west side of the Arlington Municipal Airport.

• The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation has renewed its 10-year, $100,000 agreement for the naming rights to the Miracle League of Southlake. 

• Texas Health Resources will build a hospital in Willow Park. It will be constructed near Texas Health Neighborhood Care & Wellness Willow Park and Texas Health Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Center Willow Park. It is expected to open in 2028.

• BAM Coatings acquired Fort Worth-based L&L Concrete Coating, a move into north Texas for the Wisconsin company.

More than 830 Texas laws went into effect Sept. 1. Fox 4 has the full list. Laws passed during the special sessions will be staggered throughout the year and Jan. 1.

Believe it or not: Three Hawaiian Falls water parks in Texas have been sold to the company behind Ripley's Believe It or Not! 100+ attractions. The acquired parks are in Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco.

Significant stat: During the past five years — September 2020 to September 2025 — shares of AI-darling Nvidia have increased 1,090%.

Announcements: 

• Klinker Brick Winery: Hires Guynell Whetstone as Southeast Regional Sales Manager.

• J&M Hospitality (Chicken Salad Chick): Hires Garrett Williams as Director of Operations.

• Mansfield ISD:  Superintendent Kimberley Cantu will retire in February after 26 years with the district. 

• White Settlement: Retired Police Chief Larry Hesser, after battling ALS, has passed away, leaving a legacy of more than 54 years in law enforcement.

• Texas A&M Association of Former Students: Honors Law Professor Tim Mulvaney with its Distinguished Achievement Award.

• TCU: Promotes Carolyn Meier to associate head coach of the swimming and diving program. Jarrod Miller is named Director of Operations and Maisyn Klimczak is a graduate assistant coach.

• Holt Lunsford Commercial: Promotes Lizza Connor to Senior Vice President of Client Services.

• Alcon: Adds Amber White as a Quality Assurance Manager. 
  Post L Group: Adds Brandon Demings as assistant Project Manager. 

• Shields Agency: Promotes Maria Nieuwoudt to Client Services & Agency Coordinator.

• Fort Worth: Re-names its south division headquarters for fallen officer Sergeant Billy Randolph.

• Blue Spark: Adds Lauren Kimberlin as a Marketing Account Manager. 

• Emerus: Adds Brett Kinman as Market CEO for Dallas-Fort Worth.

• American Track: Appoints Stacey Posey Chief Operating Officer. 

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