Innovation

Environmental News

Dallas-Fort Worth is first in the U.S. for debut of Kandi electric car Dallas-Fort Worth is first in the U.S. for debut of Kandi electric car By Teresa Gubbins

7.30.20  |  3:21 pm

A new electric car is coming to America, and the first place you'll be able to get it is ...

Mindful Escape

Texas startup's new app lets you escape to faraway lands — virtually Texas startup's new app lets you escape to faraway lands — virtually By Janet Miranda, InnovationMap

7.24.20  |  4:05 pm

Rising coronavirus cases have canceled many summer vacations, but not all hope of summer sightseeing is lost. One Texas entrepreneur ...

Business news

Tesla drives into Texas with $1.1B 'Gigafactory' and thousands of jobs Tesla drives into Texas with $1.1B 'Gigafactory' and thousands of jobs By John Egan

7.23.20  |  12:47 pm

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has picked Central Texas for a $1.1 billion factory that’ll employ at least 5 ...

Coronavirus News

Dallas brand gets EPA approval as coronavirus-killing car cleaner Dallas brand gets EPA approval as coronavirus-killing car cleaner By Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, AutomotiveMap

7.22.20  |  2:58 pm

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the public has been more aware than ever of cross-contamination, which extends from the home to ...

COVID-19 comeback

Texas branded a top state for businesses to survive the pandemic Texas branded a top state for businesses to survive the pandemic By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

7.20.20  |  1:40 pm

A new study has found that businesses in Texas are in a good position to weather the storm that is ...

Coronavirus crusade

Researchers need DFW participants for COVID-19 vaccine trial Researchers need DFW participants for COVID-19 vaccine trial By John Egan

7.16.20  |  3:15 pm

A Texas company that conducts clinical trials for vaccines is seeking participants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to help with ...

Help wanted

Unemployed workers in DFW can snap up free headshots on one day only Unemployed workers in DFW can snap up free headshots on one day only By Stephanie Allmon Merry

7.14.20  |  4:22 pm

Several Dallas-Fort Worth photographers are helping unemployed workers gain a little more exposure in the job market. On one day ...

Coronavirus research

Texas university designs device that instantly zaps COVID-19 Texas university designs device that instantly zaps COVID-19 By Steven Devadanam

7.9.20  |  4:23 pm

While the world rushes to find a COVID-19 vaccine, scientists from a Texas university have found a way to trap ...

a healthy score

This Dallas hospital ranks among top 10 in the nation, says new study This Dallas hospital ranks among top 10 in the nation, says new study By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

7.8.20  |  1:54 pm

A new report ranks one Dallas hospital among the very best in the U.S. when it comes to serving ...

Eco News

SMU grads launch innovative Dallas startup to battle plastic straws SMU grads launch innovative Dallas startup to battle plastic straws By Teresa Gubbins

6.26.20  |  5:40 pm

Diners are pelting the planet with plastic refuse every day, but an enterprising Dallas startup has come to the rescue ...

COVID-19 News

Texas company's COVID-19 antibody test gets emergency authorization Texas company's COVID-19 antibody test gets emergency authorization By Katie Friel

6.25.20  |  4:33 pm

A Texas medical company is leading the fight against COVID-19. On June 25, Austin-based Babson Diagnostics said it has received ...

Texas goes boom

Texas could be home to 4 of country's 10 largest cities in 2021 Texas could be home to 4 of country's 10 largest cities in 2021 By John Egan

6.22.20  |  10:14 am

It appears Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio soon will welcome Austin as a new member of their elite club — the ...

Ready for liftoff

How to watch Texans make history with the NASA/SpaceX mission launch How to watch Texans make history with the NASA/SpaceX mission launch By Steven Devadanam

5.27.20  |  10:29 am

UPDATE: With just minutes to go before launch, the Crew Dragon mission was scrubbed due to weather concerns. The next ...

Coronavirus response

Texas startup’s at-home COVID-19 test finally approved by feds Texas startup’s at-home COVID-19 test finally approved by feds By John Egan

5.19.20  |  9:11 am

After its earlier effort was tripped up, Texas startup Everlywell on May 16 finally gained approval from the U.S ...

Cha-ching

3 Dallas-Fort Worth companies cash in on new Fortune 500 ranking 3 Dallas-Fort Worth companies cash in on new Fortune 500 ranking By Katie Friel

5.18.20  |  3:59 pm

The Fortune 500 has released its annual ranking of the country's most profitable companies, and the business-friendly Lone Star ...

Electrifying opportunity

Electric automaker sparks rumors about possible move to DFW Electric automaker sparks rumors about possible move to DFW By John Egan

5.14.20  |  4:23 pm

Gov. Greg Abbott confirms Texas is in talks with Tesla Inc. about the automaker moving its headquarters from California to ...

Research on the Rocks

Tito's pours $1M into Texas research institution for COVID-19 vaccine Tito's pours $1M into Texas research institution for COVID-19 vaccine By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

5.14.20  |  12:02 pm

A famous Texas vodka distiller is sending funds to a research group that's working on a vaccine to fight ...

coronavirus sleuths

Texas university's online course trains coronavirus 'disease hunters' Texas university's online course trains coronavirus 'disease hunters' By Steven Devadanam

5.13.20  |  3:08 pm

As the nationwide battle against COVID-19 surges on, one Texas university is launching a free program to train people how ...

Wild treatment

UT Austin researchers unlock COVID-19 treatment in unexpected source UT Austin researchers unlock COVID-19 treatment in unexpected source By Katie Friel

5.5.20  |  12:59 pm

In the race to find a treatment for the novel coronavirus, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have ...