🚀Lockheed-led Vulcan rocket has first launch; Drones wash windows in Southlake; How much for Bank One tornado shard?

United Launch Alliance successfully launched its Vulcan rocket on its first national security mission for the U.S. Space Force Systems Command. The Colorado-based launch service provider, a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, is developing the Vulcan to replace two other venerable rockets in its fleet.

Fort Worth-based Energy Domain acquired Clerk Records and its proprietary courthouse records technology, bringing AI-enhanced data extraction to users across energy, real estate, legal and land services. Jason Smith, founder of ClerkRecords.com, will stay as an advisor. Energy Domain's CEO is Ben Heinzelmann. 

Fort Worth-based Corinth Land Co. expanded its north Texas industrial portfolio with the acquisition of the South Airport Circle Business Park at 1131 South Airport Circle in Euless. The 19,000 square-foot, multi-tenant industrial flex property is fully leased and is Corinth’s third acquisition in the Euless area.

Believe it or not: $4,480 = The price on eBay for a Bank One Tower glass shard from the March 28, 2000 tornado that struck downtown Fort Worth.

The Fort Worth Education Partnership released the 2025 City of Fort Worth Academic Performance Report, a data-driven look at how students are performing academically. Read here about the gains and areas that remain a challenge.

A guitar brought a country music legend, rising star and family together for a dinner in honor of Central Texas flood victims.

After having shut down Cruise, GM revives driverless car development for personal use AVs.

Ford unveiled a new mid-size electric pickup that is scheduled to debut in 2027. The model has a starting price of ~$30,000, among the cheapest electric vehicles available, and will be built on a flexible vehicle platform the company says will allow it to bring a series of more-affordable EVs to market.

Transwestern announced the sale of 1500 E Northside Drive, a 4.1-acre site in Fort Worth with Trinity River frontage. It described the buyer as a multi-family developer. Representing the seller were Ben McBroom and Lyndon Todd. 

Fort Worth companies Savor Culinary Services and Restore + Revive are partnering with personalized nutritious food offerings for clients of a medicine practice that takes a concierge approach to healthcare and spa service.

Lazer Logistics has acquired NetCorp Trailers, Inc., EJR Logistics, Inc., and Stein & Sons Cartage Contractors, Inc., which strategically strengthens its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Chicago markets. Lazer has 11,000 units and is a leader in trailer leasing, yard spotting and short-haul shuttling.

Philip Glass, Grammy-winning composer of Fort Worth Opera's upcoming La Belle et la Bête, will receive a lifetime achievement award at the 25th World Soundtrack Awards. Glass is known for his Academy Award-nominated scores for Kundun, The Hours, and Notes On A Scandal, as well as his work on The Truman Show, Koyaanisqati, and Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters.

Nvidia and AMD agreed to share 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China with the U.S. government, President Donald Trump announced. Sales of advanced computer chips to China were halted in April for security reasons. Nvidia said it could have cost the company $5.5 billion.

Windows washed by drones? Southlake-based Bellah Cleaning Company is offering residential and commercial services in Tarrant County.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly for bribing and illegally inducing medical providers to prescribe its most profitable drugs, including the high-demand GLP-1 medications Mounjaro and Zepbound that are used for weight loss and diabetes treatment.

The Texas Legislature passed a law upending faculty senates, mandating curriculum review and creating more regulations for its state universities. It also invited people to complain to a new watchdog about alleged violations. Inside Higher Ed dives into what that ombudsman role might look like.  

Police Chief forum: Meet the finalists for Fort Worth Police Chief tomorrow at City Hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the lobby. That will be followed by a moderated forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The forum also will be live-streamed on Facebook, YouTube and FWTV, with live Spanish interpretation. 

The Maven in Sundance Square, a co-working space targeted to women, is open at 505 Main St. It has 12,000 square feet with a variety of options ranging from $150 to $2,500 a month.

McDonald’s has introduced an adult Happy Meal, served in a traditional red and yellow box. It comes with your choice of a Quarter Pounder with cheese or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, fries, a limited-edition shake and a collectible souvenir.

Classic rock band Styx will headline the 2025 Legends Concert Series, UNT Health Fort Worth’s signature fundraising event Oct 22 at Bass Hall. The concert raises money for student scholarships.

Snippets:

• Southlake is well represented in the list of finalists for the 2025 Tech Titan Awards. 

• The first Bed Bath & Beyond is back (Tennessee) and it is taking your old 20% off coupons. 

• AOL’s dial-up internet is taking its last bow Sept. 30. An estimated 163,401 households were using dial-up to get online as late as 2023.

• The updated 2025 Atlantic hurricane season remains above normal, with forecasts predicting 13 to 19 named storms, 6 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 5 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).

Daily digit: According to an AP-NORC poll, 62% of Americans under 30 use AI for ideation, compared to 40% of U.S. adults and only 23% of adults 60 and older.

Significant stat: $11.8 billion = What a $100 investment in bitcoin in 2009 would net out to today, at a current market price of $106,000 for every coin. At the time, one bitcoin was worth roughly $0.0009.

Announcements:

• Fort Worth Country Day: Appoints Abby Abbott Head of Upper School.

• Captain James A. Lovell Jr.: 1952 U.S. Navy Ret.; NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 Commander passes away at 97.

• YMCA: Names Holly Clinton Director of Marketing for the Arlington/Mansfield area.

• Microsoft: Hires Mystica Jacob as Procurement Specialist 5. 

• Kimberly-Clark: Names John Carmichael President, North America.

• Broadwing Aviation: Adds Will Tyner for Sales Support. 

• Creatively Squared: Adds Chas Stoker as Client Partner, North America. 

• White Rhino Coffee: Selects Sara Escamilla as President & Chief Executive Officer. 

• Randy White Real Estate Services: Adds licensed broker Megan Vollmer. 

• American Airlines Cargo: Promotes Andy Cornwell to Head of Cargo Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa. 

• Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame: To induct  Siemens' Arlington plant manager Lora McCawley.

• R Bank: Adds Jeremy Jackson as Executive Vice President – Market President for Fort Worth.

• Cencora: Names Ashleigh Herron Business & Infrastructure Coordinator. 

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