🦅Eagle Venture buying, Sanger owners selling; Enter today for FIFA 2026 tickets drawing; There is smoke AND fire in this dispute.

Transwestern commercial brokers Bill and Gavin Behr announced the historic Sanger Brothers Building, located at 515 Houston Street in downtown Fort Worth, is for sale. The Sanger building combines timeless architecture with a prime urban location surrounded by restaurants, culture and business activity.

The Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association Local 440 shared its concerns about former Fire Chief Jim Davis, who resigned last week. "Chief Davis' failure to correct violations of safety standards, recognize acceptable on-scene times for EMS and fire response, and ensure accurate dispatch of resources have led the membership to this result," union President Zac Shaffer said. Davis’ attorney counter-punched Sunday.

Dallas-based AI startup MythWorx closed a $5-million seed funding round led by Fort Worth funder Wade Myers’ Eagle Venture Fund IV, Eagle Freedom Fund I and Eagle Freedom Fund II. The funding gives MythWorx a valuation of $100 million, the company said.

Charles Schwab Challenge and Fort Worth Colonial Charities accumulated $18,976,177 from the Birdies For Charity program during the 2025 tournament at Colonial. Thirty-three charity partners combined to donate an average of $14,953.65 for each of the 1,269 birdies. Since its inception in 2005, Birdies For Charity has generated nearly $195,000,000 for local charities.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopted rules prohibiting public colleges and universities from providing in-state resident tuition rates unless individuals can prove their lawful presence in the U.S. as defined by federal law.

Department of Defense officials accepted an anonymous gift of $130 million to help pay military salaries during the government shutdown, but they would not release any additional details. President Donald Trump announced the donation, saying that a “friend” offered the money out of a sense of patriotism. Timothy Mellon, a major Trump backer, and the reclusive heir to the Mellon Fortune, is said to be the donor, according to The New York Times. 

Fort Worth will discuss a municipal services agreement and adoption of approximately 574 acres tomorrow with GRBK Edgewood to oversee the expansion of Terra Villa, located south of Eagle Rd. and west of John Day Rd. in north Fort Worth. Terra Vella is a planned community of single-family homes developed by Trophy Signature Homes.

Bell Textron's 2025 third-quarter revenue rose 10% to $1 billion, driven by strong military sales, especially for the MV-75 program. Commercial  helicopter deliveries fell (30 vs. 44 in Q3 2024), and segment profit declined slightly, although demand is strong. Bell's backlog  increased to $8.2 billion because of the MV-75 award, offsetting issues such as supply chain constraints.

The inaugural flight of the American Airlines Airbus A321XLR (with business suites) looks like it will be New York JFK – Los Angeles on December 18. Aviation watchdog JonNYC has an early look at the seat map.

Southlake Mayor Shawn McCaskill shared the news on X that “Southlake Town Square will be welcoming Crate & Barrel to the former location of Market by Macy’s in the summer of 2026!” The store will occupy 19,000-square-feet. Crate & Barrel had been a tenant in Town Square, but left in 2011.

Nanoscope Therapeutics, with locations in Bedford and Dallas, reported a breakthrough in inherited retinal disease with durable 3-year vision improvements from its REMAIN study of MCO-010 in patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa. The milestone reinforces the potential of optogenetic therapy to restore vision and transform outcomes for individuals living with blindness. 

A baby is expected to make a full recovery after being pulled from under a vehicle that had flipped during a crash, Fort Worth authorities said after releasing dramatic video that showed the rescue efforts. 

Still a power player: Ronnie Coleman, an 11-year police officer in Arlington and an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion, won 26 IFBB professional titles and has become an international ambassador for fitness, motivation, and perseverance. Here is his latest deal. 

Bhutan Airlines expands its global reach by joining Southlake-based SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace, which connects it with India, Nepal, Thailand, and other countries. 

Ono Hawaiian BBQ, a fast-casual chain known for its island-style plate lunches, has 10 restaurants planned across Dallas–Fort Worth. Scheduled to open in the Tarrant area are locations in Burleson, near Summerset and SW Wilshire; in Haltom City, 6360 N. Beach St., in a former Schlotzky's; and in Hurst at 1840 Precinct Line Rd., a former Taco Cabana.

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Kyle Hawkins to the Supreme Court of Texas for a term set to expire December 31, 2026. Hawkins, of Austin, is a partner at the firm Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP. He has more than 16 years of experience in public and private practice. 

Kelly Rowan Greenwell, 67, passed away. She co-founded the Lone Star Film Society, supported the American Film Institute, and was an active member in organizations such as the Junior League of Dallas, Junior League of Fort Worth, Fort Worth Garden Club and The Assembly. She also started a family foundation to help preserve the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe.

Snippets:

• Breakfast Brothers, known for its blend of breakfast and soul food, opened Friday at 400 E. Front St. in Arlington.

• Just about everything you should know about the state's takeover of the FWISD from The Texas Tribune.

• California isn't sitting still in its efforts to keep television and film business in the state.  

• Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker's green initiative gains a bit of traction, according to this Wallet Hub survey.

Significant stat: $56 billion = what the market for used luxury goods grew to in the U.S. last year — nearly three times as big as it was a decade ago and equivalent to all of the business that luxury brands did through department stores last year.

Announcements: 

• Arlington: Names Gary Packan its Parks, Recreation & Culture Director.

• HFB: Adds Shelby Curry as associate attorney.

• North Texas Food Bank: Transitions Danielle Dow to Major Gift Officer from Corporate Giving Manager. 

• Northwest ISD: Selects Chrisea Oakley as inaugural Principal at the Dr. David Hicks Early Childhood Center.

• Huntington National Bank: Names Rafael Peralta Vice President-Relationship Manager III.

• Medical XR Advisory Council: Adds Veena Sommareddy, founder of Neuro Rehab VR.

• Carrington, Coleman, Sloman, & Blumenthal: Names LaCrecia Coleman Partner, effective Jan. 1.

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