🧠Tarleton has (new) FW state of mind; Who really makes World Cup $$$? Textron to separate $3B segment.

Two of Fort Worth’s iconic institutions, the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial and Kincaid’s Hamburgers, both founded in 1946, are co-celebrating their 80th anniversaries during the Charles Schwab Challenge, May 27-31. Kincaid’s burgers make their debut Thursday-Sunday in the three on-course Villages, and to fans at the concession location at hole No. 13. Saturday.

Textron announced its intent to separate its approximate $3-billion Industrial segment from the company's core aerospace and defense businesses to enhance its strategic and operational focus, and drive long-term value for stakeholders. Fort Worth-based Bell Helicopter would remain with Textron. 

Tarleton State unveiled its Fort Worth Master Plan last night, a vision to guide its continued growth and development of the campus the next two decades. The vision focuses on expanding academic programs, student life, on-campus housing, research opportunities, and community service and engagement at the campus located along Chisholm Trail Parkway. Here is the release of the full plan.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern re-submitted their $85-billion merger application to the Surface Transportation Board, proposing the country's first transcontinental railroad. The STB declined the initial application, requesting additional information about how the merger would affect competitive balance (BNSF Railway) in the rail industry.

A Houston Chronicle and ProPublica report says FIFA could make billions from the World Cup ... and Texas host cities will get little in return.

Lockheed Martin (Grand Prairie) was awarded a contract not-to-exceed $1.132 billion for production of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems M142 launchers and supporting requirements. There is a caveat to the award: address urgent needs for the Army, Marine Corps and foreign military sales customers Australia, Canada, Estonia, Sweden and Taiwan. Estimated completion date is April 30, 2028. 

The NCAA has agreed to overhaul its restrictions on athletes in any sport accepting prize money before enrolling in college under the terms of a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit. 

Camp Mystic abandons bid to re-open this summer. Twenty-five campers, two counselors and the Hill Country Christian camp's executive director died in the devastating 2025 flood.

Billy Bob's founder, rodeo cowgirl and community leader Pam Minick beats cancer twice and is part of clinical trial that could have ramifications for the treatment of breast cancer. NBC 5 has the story.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced Tarrant County, Fort Worth, and UNT Health Fort Worth would each receive more than $400,000 to reduce the backlog of DNA testing, including rape kits, and aid law enforcement efforts in investigating, prosecuting and solving crimes. 

Gary Leff, writer for View from the Wing, says American Airlines CEO Robert Isom laid out four focus areas for the company. He writes: Those focus areas are no longer about cost-cutting. They’re about delivering value to customers.

Fort Worth entrepreneurs Amanda Wolsey and Bethany Factor of the American Mahjong Ranking Authority have just upped the red-hot game, launching the first worldwide ranking system. It is on a mobile app available for download on iOS. Dallas Innovates has the story.

A court fight in Austin will determine whether Texans can keep buying cannabis flower, pre-rolls and concentrates sold under the state's hemp laws. The products are back on store shelves because of a temporary court order that expires at 5 p.m. today. 

Fort Worth-based FirstCash Inc. upsized and priced its previously announced private offering. The $750,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034 is an increase of $150,000,000. The notes will pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 6.125% per annum payable on May 1 and November 1, beginning Nov. 1, 2026.

Bell Textron signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Aerospace Industries to explore solutions based on the next generation vertical lift MV-75 for the Republic of Korea’s High Speed Medium Utility Helicopter program.

Flannery, a manufacturer of aluminum and steel trim for commercial and residential facilities, acquired a nearly 42,000-square-foot industrial flex project on 3+ acres at 2525 Minnis Drive in Haltom City. Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services landed the buyer for Sunair Products' former manufacturing site, which was owned by First Sunday Property Management Group.

Fort Worth-based CorVel Corporation, which provides risk management solutions, launched CorVel Connected, an artificial intelligence-powered healthcare innovation within its claims management platform. 

Simple Flying writes that American Airlines sold $1.14 billion in aircraft-backed bonds in order to fund 17 aircraft purchases. It also has trimmed its Airbus A321XLR order from 50 to 40 jets.

Franchisee Dr. Shane Seroyer has opened a second Serotonin Centers, a science-backed longevity and wellness facility, located just off Interstate 820 at Team Ranch Road. The first is in Mansfield. 

The Supreme Court weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere, striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana and opening the door for more re-districting.  

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at a range of 3.50% to 3.75% for a third consecutive meeting. The path forward is not so clear. 

Jerome Powell plans to remain on the Federal Reserve board after his term as Chairman ends next month “for an undetermined period of time,” citing the “unprecedented” legal attacks against the central bank by the Trump administration.

Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences said the bluebuck antelope would be the sixth species in its growing de-extinction portfolio. Here’s what the company’s ambitious work could mean for conservation.

Snippets:

• Watch chef Tim Love as he wows the Today show with his steak, potato and mushroom dish. 

• Tomorrow is the last day to vote.

• Ever wonder who is invited to a President's state dinner?

• Here is a recap of the Fort Worth Chamber Economic Impact Forum on Healthcare Expansions & Innovation.

Nothing to do with business: “Hey, it’s Taylor.” Taylor Swift filed three trademark applications with the US. Patent & Trademark Office, apparently to “protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence."

Believe it or not: A former Chick-fil-A employee is accused of stealing more than $80,000 through phony mac and cheese orders at a Grapevine location.

Significant stat: $1.2 billion = Amount more that the six biggest airlines in the U.S. spent on jet fuel in Q1 this year than the same period in 2025, with American Airlines alone spending an extra $341 million.

Announcements:

• Regional Transportation Council: Fires transportation director Michael Morris after 35 years.

• Omnicell: Names Rick Couldry SVP and Chief Pharmacy and Clinical Officer.

• Burt Ladner Real Estate: Adds Steven Davis, Katie Weiss and Micaela Johnson.

• Bank of Texas: Hires Brian Perkins as SVP-Commercial Banking - Fort Worth market.

• Conner Industries: Adds former Sonoco COO Rodger Fuller to its Board of Directors. 

• Airbus: Names Kelsey Rae Young Director of U.S. media relations and external content.

• Texas Transit Association: Names Fort Worth's Trinity Metro its 2026 top "Metro Transit System"

• Hamann Law Office: Sam Hamann opens firm after leaving role at The Center for Nonprofit Management.

• Dominus Commercial Fort Worth: Adds David Tuttle as a Senior Vice President. 

• Fort Worth: Promotes Brandy Hazel to Chief Procurement Officer.

• Fort Worth: Re-names Northpark YMCA to Corporal Don Graves YMCA Community Center. Graves, 101, is a Marine veteran who fought on Iwo Jima in World War II.

• Gartner: Promotes Jillian Taylor to Account Executive.

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