Why Prologis is investing in batteries across Texas - Dallas news - NewsLocker (2024)

The real estate company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue sees value in batteries across Texas. Find out more about Prologis' plans and learn how this kind of storage fits into the state's power market in this story.

Fort Worth Police investigating after body found in Trinity River

A death investigation is underway after Fort Worth police said they found a body floating in the Trinity River Sunday afternoon.

Man seriously hurt after boat propeller accident in Eagle Mountain Lake

A man was airlifted to a hospital with severe injuries following a boating incident at a North Texas lake on Sunday afternoon.

Man airlifted with serious injuries after boat propeller accident in Eagle Mountain Lake

A man was airlifted to a hospital with severe injuries following a boating incident at a North Texas lake on Sunday afternoon.

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Texas electricity demand could nearly double in six years, grid operator predicts

The state’s main electric grid operator has sharply increased its prediction for how much power demand will increase in coming years.

Mansfield community gathers for Juneteenth shooting victim's funeral

Family and loved ones came together in Mansfield Saturday to honor the life of Lyndsey Vicknair who was fatally shot during a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock last weekend.

Woman accused of trying to drown girl, 3, charged with attempted murder; CAIR wants hate crime probe

A woman is charged with attempted capital murder and injury to a child after she allegedly tried to drown a 3-year-old girl at an apartment complex swimming pool last month, according to Euless police.

Toyota to expand San Antonio factory with $531M investment

The automaker plans to add approximately 500,000 square feet to its sprawling production campus in South San Antonio and create more than 400 jobs. Company officials said it’s further affirmation of Toyota’s commitment to reinvesting profits in its U.S. operations.

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‘It was spooky': Bobcat encounter caught on camera in Plano

A heart-pounding video recorded in a Plano backyard shows a bobcat sneak up behind Boots, a 10-year-old yorkie and best friend to 9-year-old Ben.

Bobcat encounter caught on camera in Plano

A heart-pounding video recorded in a Plano backyard shows a bobcat sneak up behind Boots, a 10-year-old yorkie and best friend to 9-year-old Ben.

Architecture firm Corgan to expand HQ at Luminary in downtown Dallas

Corgan will add 11,000 square feet on the fifth floor at the Luminary, located at 401 N. Houston St., according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Find out more about the expansion of the second-largest design firm in Dallas.

NexPoint nominates 4 trustees in attempted takeover of United Development Funding IV board

NexPoint, the largest shareholder in United Development Funding IV, has announced its nominees to the board. The Dallas-based multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm founded by noted hedge fund manager James Dondero continues its quest to exert more control over the UDF.

Tarrant County approves effort to map out overdoses, joining Dallas in tracking impact of opioids

The county will use OD Mapping software to track instances where first responders use Narcan to respond to suspected overdoses.

American Airlines flight attendants 'one step closer' to strike after contract negotiations break down

The failure to reach an agreement moves 28,000 flight attendants "one step closer to a strike," according to the union representing the workers. A strike is not imminent. Flight attendants would need to be released from mediation by the National Mediation Board and then go through a mandatory 30-day cooling off period.

Promoter sentenced after fraudulent Southfork Ranch concert scheme, DOJ says

A Florida man is headed to federal prison after federal investigators say he took roughly $3 million from investors for concerts that were supposed to be held at Southfork Ranch.

Dallas Parks works to clean encampments from city parks and trails

Dallas Park and Recreation says its work to keep parks clean while addressing the impacts of unsheltered encampments continues into this summer.

Family outraged by possible plea deals offered in beating death of grandfather

The family of a Tarrant County grandfather beaten to death by three strangers says they have been dealt another blow.

The Gatehouse nonprofit celebrates first graduates of new program

This summer The Gatehouse in Grapevine marked a milestone. The first women enrolled in the nonprofit's new Education Track Program graduated from college.

The FBI is already preparing for the FIFA World Cup games in Arlington

The FBI in Dallas has already been working for months on preparing for an event that is still two years away: The 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Texas medical panel has new guidelines but refuses to specify exceptions to abortion ban

A Texas medical panel on Friday approved guidance for doctors working under one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans. Still, it refused to list specific exceptions to the law, which doctors have complained is dangerously unclear.

Subway to deliver sandwiches by drone in Dallas, elsewhere, for World UFO Day

Subway is celebrating World UFO Day in a very big way by launching UFOs of their own in selected cities across the country, including Dallas.

Aetna offers robust network, tailored health plan solutions for Dallas-Fort Worth employers

North Texas continues to make headlines for a record-breaking population boom that followed the pandemic. The region’s strong infrastructure and range of industries attracted people who were searching for better opportunities and a lower cost of living to Texas. Companies took note, too. Currently, the area hosts the third-most Fortune 500 headquarters in the nation — and in Dallas alone, more than 62,000 businesses call the city home.
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What is a Texas Power Outage Alert?

What is a Texas Power Outage Alert?It's designed to notify people of a problem with the state's power grid or power supply.

Woman linked to investigation into unlicensed assisted living centers charged with murder: Arlington police

An Arlington death linked to an investigation into an unlicensed assisted living company has been ruled a homicide, and now the woman who ran an the group homes faces a murder charge, according to Arlington police.

Construction is about to start on new space within a North Dallas tower for Texas A&M University-Commerce. The project is an example of how non-traditional tenants can breathe life into office buildings

Dallas church plans gun violence town hall

A Dallas church and U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) are joining forces this weekend to fight back against gun violence – looking for the cause and cure.

Why buying a home in Dallas is so much more expensive than renting

The extra monthly costs associated with buying a home instead of renting won't fall back to pre-pandemic levels until the end of 2028, according to a study. It's another measure of how drastically the residential real estate market has shifted in recent years.

Crescent Real Estate looks to raise $250M for fourth fund, filing shows

Dallas-based Crescent Real Estate is raising money for its fourth signature fund, while a couple other upstart Fort Worth-based firms are also on the prowl for capital. Check out Form D Friday, our weekly roundup of securities paperwork, to learn more.

SMU awards Dallas man posthumous diploma weeks after he was killed by hit-and-run driver

As graduation season comes to a close, one North Texas family said a recently received degree is bittersweet.

NexPoint launches $46M self-storage offering

The latest offering by Dallas-based NexPoint gives investors an opportunity to put money into high-end storage facilities located in Florida and Maryland. Read on to learn more about the growth of the alternative investment firm's expanding self-storage real estate portfolio.