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Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA to add 120 jobs at Fort Worth location

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA will add 120 jobs to its headquarters in the AllianceTexas development. Team members from other Mercedes-Benz locations in the United States will relocate by August, in addition to local hiring for new and open roles, according to a news release.

The details: Mercedes-Benz Financial USA provides financing, leasing and insurance services to Mercedes-Benz customers, according to its website. The 200,000-square-foot office opened in 2019 and became the headquarters for the financing’s U.S. operation at the start of the year, according to a news release.

Quote of note: “Expanding our presence in Fort Worth brings critical roles closer together, strengthens collaboration across teams and enables us to continue delivering the high level of service our customers and dealer partners expect,” said Cameron Keating, head of operations at Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA. “We are proud to invest in Fort Worth and contribute to the region’s strong talent pipeline and growing economy.”

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Keller officials approve defibrillator maintenance for city facilities, Parks at Town Center shade structure

Keller City Council approved new management and maintenance for defibrillators in city facilities during its regular March 17 meeting.

The details: The city approved new management under AED123, a Dallas-based company that assists with the installation, maintenance and compliance for defibrillators according to its website.

A recent city evaluation found aging equipment and a lack of centralized oversight, according to city documents.

Currently, the city has 45 automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, across city facilities, with 26 discontinued units in need of replacement, per city documents. The new agreement with AED123 will ensure all defibrillators are maintained, inspected and ready for use for medical emergencies.

Also of note: Keller officials also approved a new shade structure with a concrete pad for The Parks at Town Center. The new structure will be purchased in partnership with the Bear Creek Running Club through a matching funds program the city used to help with parks and recreation development, according to city documents.

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North Texas, Houston earn $116M in grants for FIFA World Cup safety measures

North Texas and Houston are set to receive a combined $116 million in grants to support public safety efforts ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a March 25 news release from Gov. Greg Abbott’s office.

What it means: The funding will be distributed to the city of Houston and the North Central Texas Council of Governments to support additional safety personnel, equipment and other public safety resources tied to World Cup events, according to the release. The grants are part of the FIFA World Cup Grant Program, which will distribute $625 million to host cities nationwide.

Some context: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, with multiple matches scheduled at AT&T Stadium in Arlington and NRG Stadium in Houston. The Dallas-Fort Worth area will host nine matches, which is more than any other U.S. host city, while Houston will host seven, including two knockout-stage games, according to FIFA’s website.

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