📈MP Materials' stock has quadrupled during '25; Business acquired, but Moorings still in; Powerball, Golden Retriever riches up for grabs.

Crossplane Capital has acquired Mooring Disaster Restoration + Commercial Construction. Crossplane partnered with the owners of Mooring, John Scott Mooring and Ben Mooring, to provide operational and financial resources in support of the company's next phase of growth.

Encompass Health plans a free-standing, 50-bed, in-patient rehabilitation hospital in Haslet for those recovering from strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. In addition, the hospital will offer physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Significant stat: With strong output and megadeals with Apple and the Pentagon, Fort Worth-based MP Materials' shares surged to a record high ($78.50) Friday before settling at $75.99, valuing the company at $13.46 billion. The stock price has quadrupled during 2025. 

You’re still alive for the big prize: A Powerball player in Texas won $100,000, just missing the $479 million jackpot, lottery officials said. The ticket matched four winning numbers, the Powerball and the Power Play multiplier. Two other Texas players won $50,000 prizes.

The North Texas Community Foundation awarded $590,500 in operating support to 22 non-profit organizations in its inaugural cycle of the BEACON Fund (Building Economic Access, Community, Opportunity & Networks). See the list here. 

In this defense leaders series, Fort Worth-based Elbit America's Erik Fox talks about the need for constant innovation.

Giant Eagle, a five-state grocer and pharmacy, is joining Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs network. The “Team Cuban Card” functions as a free benefit card that grants customers access to discounted prescription drugs. It does not replace insurance and cannot be combined with other discount cards or insurance prescription benefits.

Nothing to do with business: The producers of the upcoming Air Bud reboot have launched a talent search to find the next dog to play the canine basketballer. However, only dog owners with pure-bred golden retrievers can apply. No doggy diversity here.

Mmmm, nothing like the smell of burnt ends in the morning... Grocer H-E-B trotted out three Texas BBQ-inspired candles in a San Antonio store. Spotted among the piñata cake, cinnamon apple pie, and wildflower bouquet were a serrano cornbread candle with a hint of honey butter, a dill pickle, and one with the smell of burnt ends.

Junzhou Huang, a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, received a $3.1-million National Institutes of Health grant to advance the use of artificial intelligence in anti-body drug discovery. The research could help accelerate the medical response to future pandemics.

A MESSAGE FROM BURT LADNER REAL ESTATE:

Monday’s mansion is a custom-built Riverhills’ modern design with 7,010 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, and 4.5 bathrooms. This cul-de-sac-located contemporary estate has a primary suite with dual closets and baths, elevator, game room, and a balcony with stunning downtown Fort Worth views. The backyard has a pool, courtyard, and hot tub. Impeccable craftsmanship is found throughout. Offered at $3,695,000 by Alden Karotkin.

Rio Palo, a spin-off from Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone, will film in Ferris, Texas, according to the city that is about 20 miles from Dallas in Ellis County. Paramount has not released any details. Rio Palo translates to Stick River. 

Fred Perpall, UT-Arlington alum and President of the United States Golf Association, sat down with WFAA to discuss his life, including his days as a student at UTA.

Texas listed Tesla Robotaxi LLC as a licensed entity on its website, marking forward progress in the company's autonomous vehicle plans. The license is necessary under a state law that takes effect September 1 and regulates ride-share operations using autonomous vehicles similar to services using human drivers.

Fort Worth Colonial Charities, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, will take over operations of the Ben Hogan Award Presented by Baird. Formed in 2014, FWCC oversees initiatives related to golf and the Charles Schwab Challenge such as Birdies for Charities, Executive Women’s Day, Patriots Outpost, Colonial Charity Challenge and Wounded Warriors Home Donations. It also operates the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational Presented by Charles Schwab and the Charles Schwab Women’s Collegiate Invitational.

Snippets:

• Fort Worth Police have changed their beat map for first time in nearly 10 years to keep up with the city's growth patterns. 

• Fort Worth has approved $40M for public parking at the Texas A&M campus downtown, according to the Fort Worth Report. 

• Theatre Arlington rolled out bronze medallions for its Walk of Fame, celebrating 10 artists who've taken their Texas beginnings to larger stages and screens.

• TCU announces its 2025 finalists for Values in Action Awards.

Believe it or not: Ancient dinosaur footprints approximately 18-20 inches long and dating back 115 million years were discovered in Big Sandy Creek in northwest Travis County, after flooding swept away layers of sediment and brush. The tracks were found on undisclosed private property. University of Texas paleontologists confirmed at least 15 individual footprints.

Announcements:

• Texas Capital Bank: Names Rusty Anderson Fort Worth Vice Chairman. Market President Jennifer Baggs Kamacioglu adds Fort Worth Middle Market Leader to her responsibilities. 

• Whitley Penn: Names Tax Partner Sarah Huckaby Partner-in-Charge of Global Talent.

• Prism Health North Texas: Names Alexis Bromley Director of Development.

• Post L. Group: Hires Brandon Demings as Project Manager. 

• Dynamic Development Strategies: Promotes Tasha Majewski to grant writer.

• Supreme Lending: Promotes Megan Eka to Director of Marketing Technology.

• University of North Texas Athletics Hall of Fame: The 2025 inductees -- QB Mason Fine (2016-19), soccer all-American Dominique James (2016-19): tennis' Maria Kononova (2016-19), hurdler Lauren Wiggins (2007-09), golfer Joel Edwards (1980-83) and men's basketball head coach Johnny Jones (2001-12), who won two conference titles.

• Kimbrough Life Safety: Names Julie Cooper Fire Protection Specialist.

• Berkshire Home Staffing Solutions: Promotes Lady Theresa DiNicola-Thombs to Information Administrator.

• Compost Carpool Food Project: Adds Dr. Carlos L. Walker Sr. to its Board.

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