DFW has long been associated with football, Tex-Mex, and cowboy culture, but it’s soon to be synonymous with the stock exchange — and no, we’re not referring to the historic livestock exchange. Welcome to Y’all Street, the next rising financial hub in the US.
What’s that?
The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is preparing to launch in Dallas as a fully electronic national securities exchange. A Lone Star State play on Wall Street, Y’all Street will function similarly to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq Composite and is expected to be the “most well-capitalized exchange entrant to file a registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).”
The TXSE will be run by 22 financial veterans — including CEO James Lee and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry as a director — and is representative of the whole southeast quadrant of the US.
Why here?
Drawn by a lower cost of living, lack of state income tax, and increased connectivity through the world’s third busiest airport, the Lone Star State has been a rising business destination for some time now, with one in 10 public US companies based here.
Texas is also home to more Fortune 500 company headquarters than any other state + 21 of them are either DFW-born or have recently relocated to the metroplex. For example, pharmaceutical and healthcare company McKesson (No.9 on the Fortune 500 list) moved to Irving from California in 2019.
Additionally, over 658,600 Texans work in finance and insurance — compared to 544,900 people in New York — as of June 2024. The state saw a 27% increase in financial employment since the coronavirus pandemic, particularly due to the opening of Charles Schwab’s new headquarters in Westlake in 2020.
What’s next?
The TXSE has already received $120 million in investments — including funding from financial giants BlackRock and Citadel Securities. After submitting SEC registration later this year, the group hopes to begin facilitating trading next year and listing in 2026.
Mystery Game Night | Monday, Oct. 21 | 6-7 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Ella Mae Shamblee | Free | Channel your inner Nancy Drew to solve this mystery game.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Halloween Charcuterie Workshop | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 7-8 p.m. | Lockwood Distilling Company - Magnolia | $65 | Sip a hand-crafted cocktail while you assemble the perfect (or perfectly scary) snacking board.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Texas Storm Chasers | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Vivian J. Lincoln | Free | Chat with Texas Storm Chaser Chelsea Burnett about her severe weather reporting + get a close-up look at her storm-chasing vehicle.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 8:45-10 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $50+ | Hear Halloween come alive while surrounded by candles with this concert featuring horror movie theme songs.
Friday, Oct. 25
Boo at the Zoo | Friday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Oct. 27 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Zoo | $8+ | This annual family-friendly event transforms the Fort Worth Zoo into a Halloween haven of delightful surprises and festivities for all ages.*
Ghostland Observatory | Friday, Oct. 25 | 9 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall | $40 | The Austin duo is bringing their electro, rock, and funk tracks to Funkytown.
If you’re voting by mail, your application for a mail-in ballot must be received by Friday, Oct. 25. Don’t forget to double check our election guide to see which candidates are listed on the ballot.
Mansion Monday
A 9,100-sqft estate is on the market near Colonial Country Club and TCU. The historic 1939 home was redesigned by CMP Designs and Hull Millwork featuring custom millwork and white oak paneling. Take a tour of the grand primary suite with a seating area and fireplace, chef’s kitchen, and 735-sqft guest house.
Open
Turkish restaurant The Flying Carpet reopened off Magnolia Avenue. Now under the management of Can Karataş, the popular family business features the same full menu — with moussaka, kibbeh, kafta, and more — and still sells Turkish rugs and coffee. (Paper City Magazine)
Number
250,000. That’s how many meals local nonprofit Taste Project has served in Fort Worth. The South Main Street restaurant offers a pay-what-you-can pricing model, working to reduce food insecurity in Cowtown. (NBC DFW)
Sports
“Otter is here to stay.” Last week WFAA digital journalist Paul Livengood shared that goalie Jake “Otter” Oettinger signed a new eight-year contract extension with the Dallas Stars. The $66 million contract has an average annual value of $8.25 million.
Listen
On Saturday, TCU headed to Utah and Baylor lined up against Texas Tech. Get the full Big 12 weekend recap with score breakdowns and game highlights from the local experts on Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
Unique experience alert:This award-winning historic hotel’s romantic Italian restaurant is hosting an exclusive, five-course dinner with renowned Chef Greg Pawlowski. Snag tickets to enjoy an evening of delicious bites + expertly curated whiskey pairings on Friday, Nov. 15. You can thank us later.*
Tech
Scammers’ tactics are increasingly sophisticated — OmniWatch offers a groundbreaking layer of identity protection (think: 24/7 monitoring, full-scale identity restoration, and up to $25,000 in scam insurance).*
Category
Sports
⚾️ Take to the plate
The new baseball fields are arranged like petals on a flower. | Rendering courtesy of the City of Roanoke
A new 122-acre youth sports complex is under construction in far north Fort Worth. The $75 million Play It Forward sports center is slated to open along TX-114 in Roanoke.
Former Texas Rangers pitcher (and Irving High School graduate) Blake Beavan teamed up with entrepreneur Dave Dickson as the drivers behind the project, which is designed to create opportunities for future athletes.
The complex is set to include:
Five full-sized baseball fields with lighting and turf
Three soccer fields that also accommodate 7-on-7 football, rugby, and lacrosse
An athletic training facility
A 150-200-key hotel with a conference space
High-end restaurants and mixed-use retail
Parks and trails
A medical center for athletes and guests
1,000+ parking spaces
The sports fields are expected to open in late 2025, with the mixed-use community areas following in 2026.
The Buy
The Buy
A pair of thermal fleece lined leggings. Made with an elastic waistband and moisture-wicking fabric, they’re perfect for both casual and active wear.
This weekend, I got a sneak peak of the newly renovated Winslow’s Wine Cafe on Camp Bowie Boulevard. Stop by for a glass of wine during happy hour and one of the crowd-favorite seasonal dishes like Chicken Toscana.
