Higginbotham has teamed up with Lubbock-based Stephens Insurance Services, strengthening benefits expertise and regional reach across West Texas and eastern New Mexico. The collaboration pairs trusted local leadership with added resources, including public sector capabilities, while preserving Stephens’ specialty focus and relationship-driven service.

The Fort Worth Chamber has named Nicholas Ditto, Founder and CEO of Fort Worth STEAM Academy, its 2025 Young Professional of the Year. Recognized for his leadership and commitment to education, Ditto received the award at the Young Professionals Summit, presented by YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth.

Higginbotham, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance brokerages, earned a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list at No. 3735 with 101% three-year growth.

Fort Worth Opera celebrates its 80th season with a one-night-only recital by international tenor Jonathan Tetelman on October 10 at TCU’s Van Cliburn Concert Hall. The evening continues with Dinner with the Stars, featuring performances from renowned guest artists and the company’s Resident Artists. Limited seating available.

Higginbotham has appointed Jennifer DeMello-Johnson as Vice President of New Partner Growth & Engagement, a new role focused on accelerating organic growth for new partners and top recruits.

Fort Worth Opera selected four emerging singers as its 2025–26 Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artists, bringing performances and education programs across North Texas.

Energy Domain acquires Clerk Records and its AI-driven courthouse records platform from founder Jason Smith, integrating the technology into Energy Domain Data and expanding ClerkRecords.com.

Higginbotham names James Hoffman and Jill Webb as leaders for its Colorado Springs and Denver offices, driving growth in employee benefits, property and casualty, and culture-focused leadership.

Higginbotham teams up with Roehr Insurance, one of Cincinnati’s largest property and casualty agencies, expanding its Midwest presence with shared values, client-first service, and proven growth.

The Fort Worth Chamber honors Texas Health Resources with the 2025 Vandergriff Award, recognizing exceptional leadership, innovation, and community service.

Standard Meat Company celebrates its 90th anniversary with a fifth production facility, new cultural initiatives, and a continued commitment to customer-first innovation.

Higginbotham has appointed Andrew Reutter as CFO/COO in a strategic move to strengthen financial strategy, operational efficiency, and scalable growth.

Standard Meat Company has named Bill Chandler its new Director of Supply Chain — a move that unifies procurement, logistics, and planning at the Fort Worth-based firm and positions it for smart, scalable growth.

First Bank Texas rolls out a new mobile banking branch, offering full-service banking, financial education, and personal support to communities from DFW to Abilene.

Higginbotham, the largest independent insurance, financial, and HR services firm headquartered in Texas, has joined forces with Construction Casualty Insurance (CCI) of St. Petersburg, Florida. This strategic move brings together two risk management powerhouses, integrating Higginbotham’s Day Two Services® with CCI’s proprietary CompCorrect® platform to enhance proactive solutions for high-risk clients nationwide. Together, the firms are scaling a shared commitment to client service, innovation, and operational excellence.

Fort Worth Opera has unveiled its 2025–26 season — a bold and heartfelt tribute to the company’s 80-year legacy as the oldest opera company in Texas. Under the direction of General & Artistic Director Angela Turner Wilson, the anniversary season features world-renowned tenor Jonathan Tetelman, Philip Glass’s La Belle et La Bête, a Western-themed Cowboys & Culture concert, and a return to the company’s roots with Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. With each performance, Fort Worth Opera celebrates the power of operatic storytelling and the vibrant community it calls home.

Gatby Energy Choice, the free energy plan comparison platform, has launched its new Group Rates program in Dallas-Fort Worth. Using a “reverse auction” model, Gatby invites energy providers to compete to offer the lowest fixed-rate electricity plans—exclusive to group participants and not available to the general public. Renters and homeowners now have access to transparent, affordable rates and the power of collective buying.

Higginbotham, a Fort Worth-based insurance, financial, and HR services firm, has expanded its Georgia footprint by teaming up with Tidwell & Hilburn Insurance of Macon. United by a commitment to client service, team support, and community engagement, this relationship strengthens Higginbotham’s presence in the Southeast and ensures lasting continuity for Tidwell & Hilburn’s longtime clients.

Fort Worth Opera ends its 79th season on a high note with a full-scale production of La Cenerentola (Cinderella) by Gioachino Rossini at Bass Performance Hall on April 25 and 27, 2025. Directed by Candace Evans and conducted by Christian Capocaccia, this grand operatic take on the beloved tale features a powerhouse cast, the full Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and dazzling theatrical design — all staged for the first time at Bass Hall since 2019.

Two respected names in Fort Worth’s commercial real estate community have joined forces. Ellis & Tinsley, Inc. and Vasseur Commercial Real Estate have merged to form Team & Vasseur Commercial Real Estate (TVCRE), a new firm rooted in decades of local knowledge, strong client relationships, and a shared vision for the future. Led by partners Nathan Vasseur and Charles “C.B.” Team, TVCRE will offer a full range of brokerage, property management, and investment services from its newly renovated office in West Fort Worth.