Local Business

Openings, expansions, and the people behind Plano-area business.

AT&T, Ericsson Test Drone Detection at AT&T Stadium

AT&T and Ericsson used 5G network sensing to detect and track drones in authorized airspace outside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Quincy QuillJuly 10, 20262 min read

Ethics Group Calls for Probe of Fed Vice Chair's Bank of America Dinner

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington urges federal watchdog to investigate Vice Chair's attendance at a Bank of America event.

Quincy QuillJuly 10, 20262 min read

Bank of America Cites Activity, Not Profession, in Closing Cherie DeVille's Accounts

Bank of America states that the closure of adult film star Cherie DeVille's accounts was due to transactional activity and federal monitoring rules, denying her claim that her profession was the cause.

Quincy QuillJuly 9, 20262 min read

Ericsson Gains Ground as RAN Chip Market Skepticism Grows

Analyst forecasts suggest Nvidia's GPU-based RAN strategy faces limited market growth, strengthening Ericsson's position with custom silicon solutions.

Quincy QuillJuly 9, 20262 min read

Toyota to Invest $3.6 Billion in San Antonio Plant, Add Second Line

Toyota Motor North America announced a $3.6 billion investment to build a second assembly line at its San Antonio facility, creating over 2,000 jobs and shifting Tacoma production from Mexico.

Quincy QuillJuly 9, 20261 min read

AT&T, Ericsson, MediaTek Test 5G Mobility Tech in Plano

A joint trial of new 5G handover technology by AT&T, Ericsson, and MediaTek reduced data interruption times during cell transitions.

Quincy QuillJuly 9, 20261 min read

Toyota to Shift Some Tacoma Production to Texas Plant

Toyota announced a $3.6 billion expansion of its San Antonio facility to build Tacoma pickups, creating 2,000 jobs over a four-year transition from Mexico.

Quincy QuillJuly 9, 20262 min read

Cherie DeVille Claims Bank of America Closed Accounts Due to Profession

Adult content creator Cherie DeVille states that Bank of America terminated her personal and business accounts solely because of her line of work, citing the broader issue of debanking.

Quincy QuillJuly 9, 20261 min read

Local Restaurateur Revives Historic Ranchman’s Cafe in Ponder with New Features

Ranchman’s by Marty B has reopened in Ponder after nearly six years of closure.

Quincy QuillJuly 9, 20261 min read

Capital One Financial Stock Analysis Amid Discover Acquisition

Capital One Financial shares have risen 12.30% over the past month following its agreement to acquire Discover Financial, though the stock remains down 18.17% year to date.

Quincy QuillJuly 9, 20262 min read

RawHide Pictures Questions Bank of America Account Closure

The production company behind a Ronald Reagan biopic is seeking answers after Bank of America closed its accounts without explanation.

Quincy QuillJuly 9, 20262 min read

JPMorgan Selects SambaNova for On-Premise AI Inference Systems

JPMorgan Chase has chosen SambaNova to supply on-premises AI inference hardware, aiming to maintain data control while expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Quincy QuillJuly 9, 20262 min read

From Community Growth to Rising Tensions: Indian Americans in Frisco Face Challenges

The Indian American community in nearby Frisco is experiencing a rise in anti-Indian sentiment.

Quincy QuillJuly 9, 20261 min read

Transsion and Ericsson settle patent dispute with new license

Transsion has agreed to a patent licensing deal with Ericsson, concluding a legal conflict that involved courts across four continents.

Quincy QuillJuly 8, 20261 min read

Dallas Mavericks Partner with JPMorgan Chase for Jersey Patch

The Dallas Mavericks have entered a multi-year agreement with JPMorgan Chase that places the bank's logo on team uniforms.

Quincy QuillJuly 8, 20261 min read

Ericsson, AT&T, MediaTek Complete First North American LTM Trial

A joint trial by Ericsson, AT&T, and MediaTek in Plano has successfully tested Layer 1/Layer 2 Triggered Mobility, reducing handover interruption times to support advanced 5G applications.

Quincy QuillJuly 8, 20262 min read

Toyota Invests $3.6 Billion to Move Tacoma Production to Texas

Toyota announced a $3.6 billion investment to expand its San Antonio plant and shift most Tacoma pickup manufacturing from Mexico to the United States over the next four years.

Quincy QuillJuly 8, 20261 min read

Ono Hawaiian BBQ to Open 10 Locations in Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Ono Hawaiian BBQ plans to launch its first Texas restaurant in Plano on July 24, 2026.

Quincy QuillJuly 8, 20262 min read

Ericsson, AT&T Test Low-Latency 5G Tech in Plano

Ericsson and AT&T conducted a field trial in Plano to test low-latency mobility technology aimed at reducing data interruptions during network handovers.

Quincy QuillJuly 8, 20262 min read

Ericsson Secures African SEP Injunctions and Finalizes Verifone Agreement

Swedish technology firm Ericsson has obtained its first standard-essential patent injunctions in Africa against Itel and Tecno while completing a separate business transaction with Verifone.

Quincy QuillJuly 8, 20261 min read

JPMorgan Chase Secures $1.6B Financing Role for Iraq Urea Facility

JPMorgan Chase has been appointed to arrange financing for a $1.6 billion urea production plant in Basra, Iraq, aimed at boosting regional agriculture and food security.

Quincy QuillJuly 8, 20262 min read