🚁Could Bell manufacture in Ukraine? Kane sled goes for $24.75M; Arlington to host Game of Thrones.

According to Texas Scorecard, there could be $14-$16 billion for the Texas Legislature special session to dole out: $3.1 billion in general-purpose revenue remains through August 2027; and the U.S. Congress allocated $13 billion to reimburse states for border security expenses with Texas expected to get the bulk. Additionally, Texas' Rainy Day Fund is projected to reach $28.5 billion by the end of fiscal 2027.

According to a Facebook post by Oleksii Sobolev, Ukraine’s Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture, Bell Helicopter is in talks about a production unit in Ukraine. Sobolev said a working meeting with Bell Helicopter had occurred and that the company wants to invest. Interest may be the military helicopters AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom.

Textron, parent company of Bell Helicopter, beat second-quarter profit and revenue estimates helped by strong demand for aftermarket parts and services, commercial aircraft and growth in the Bell unit, specifically the helicopter businesses and the FLRAA program, now known as MV-75.

American Airlines’ second-quarter results included record quarterly revenue of $14.4 billion, which resulted in GAAP net income of $599 million, and an operating margin of approximately 8%. American ended the quarter with $12 billion of available liquidity.

American Airlines and Porter Airlines are eyeing a code-share partnership to enhance flight connectivity between Canada and the United States. The airlines applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation for approval. Air Canada with United Airlines and Delta Air Lines with WestJet have code sharing.

Daily digit: $24.75 million = What an unknown buyer paid for one of at least four prop sleds used in Citizen Kane. It is the second-highest price paid for a piece of film memorabilia at auction, behind the red ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz ($32.5 million).

Westlake-based Charles Schwab authorized a $20-billion stock re-purchase, and declared common and preferred stock dividends. 

Prominent philanthropist, arts advocate and noted horsewoman Alice Walton will receive the Gloria Lupton Tennison Pioneer Award during the 2025 Cowgirl Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon November 18 at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame.

Goldenrod Companies said construction of the Van Zandt mixed-use development at 2816 West 7th Street, on the corner of Foch St., will begin next month, four years after it was first announced. General contractor OLINE Construction has completed most of the demolition at the site. The project will feature 226 upscale apartments, 102,000 square feet of Class AA office space, 11,000 square feet of ground-level retail, and a structured parking garage.

Daniel Pullin helped spearhead Texas Christian University’s 10-year strategic plan before stepping in as Chancellor this past June, thanks to a thoughtful two-year succession track mapped out by the Board of Trustees. University Business spoke with the Chancellor about his long-term plans. 

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Six Flags has a limited time deal providing unlimited access to its nearly 50 parks for those who purchase or renew a Gold or Prestige Pass between July 30 and September 1 ($95-$170). The deals include parking, food and merchandise discounts in addition to free admittance.

Fort Worth has a tailor-made immersive outing for game show fans, according to Culture Map. The Game Show Studio opened inside Red Door Escape Room in Montgomery Plaza. Patrons star in their 60-minute game show, with lights and studio effects as well as rapid-fire trivia and physical challenges. Go here for the four game shows available. 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County plans to open a club and administrative office in a former firehouse in Lewisville. The gifted firehouse, located at 195 W. Corporate Drive, will mark the club's first permanent location in Denton County.

Louis Vuitton owner LVMH is in talks to sell its Marc Jacobs fashion brand in a deal valued at about $1 billion. The company has a manufacturing plant near Alvarado and has said it will open a second plant in Texas by 2027. 

Greystar says its Marlowe Wellington luxury apartment community is open. Located at 12424 Brunel Drive in Fort Worth off 287, Marlowe Wellington has 594 residences in one- and two-bedroom layouts, with three- and four-bedroom townhomes available. 

Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps opened with an estimated $118 million across 4,125 U.S. locations. Powered by strong IMAX turnout and global appeal, the film claimed the No. 1 spot domestically and globally with an estimated $218 million.

Snippets:

• Red light! Target will stop matching Walmart and Amazon prices today.

• Why the meme stock craze looks so different than last time with GameStop. 

• A Texas A&M assistant professor has created concrete that sunlight can heal its cracks.

• Winter is coming to Arlington early this year. The Arlington Museum of Art, partnering with Warner Bros.' Discovery Global Experiences, will launch Game of Thrones: The Exhibition Oct. 4.

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Believe it or not:  Four ships carrying copper (1 from Australia, 3 from Chile) are in a race against the clock to deliver their product to the U.S. before a 50 percent tariff on the metal takes effect August 1. The difference between arriving ahead of the tariff or a day late for a bulk carrier cargo of 15,000 tons is $70 million.

Significant stat: 75 = the number of Postal Service offices in the U.S. in 1789, covering roughly 2,400 miles. Saturday, the Postal Service celebrated its 250th anniversary. The number of offices today is 33,780. During 2024, they delivered to 156 million residential addresses.

Announcements:

• Andrews Distributing: Hires Alanna Disque as Administrative Assistant. 

• Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship: Hires Jennifer Lunt as Program Director.

• Frost Bank: Promotes Laura Cropo to Private Trust Manager.

• Frost Insurance: Hires Sydney Neef as Employee Benefits Advisor.

• National Federation of Independent Business: Promotes Dan Cahalen to Division Manager. 

• Sales Athlete Co.: Launched by Jeffrey Casanova. 

• Capital One Bank: Hires Isha Hutchinson as Manager, IT & Technology Risk Management.

• Sober.Buzz: Hires Cassie Wheat Uptmore as Director of Marketing.

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