The city of Fort Worth is competing with another state to land a Beacon Modular manufacturing plant, which builds electrical systems for data centers, hyperscale operations and other industrial settings.

The setup: During the Oct. 27 work session, City Council heard a presentation seeking the approval of proposed incentives to lure the proposed multimillion-dollar project to Fort Worth, which would bring in hundreds of jobs and $250 million in taxable sales.

The plant would be located at 4801 Henrietta Creek in Roanoke, which is Hillwood’s Alliance Gateway 71 warehouse.

Beacon Modular is a subsidiary of Lighthouse Electric Company, which offers customized electrical services, according to its website. Beacon Modular specifically designs and builds pre-assembled, skid-mounted electrical and power distribution systems for large-scale projects, such as data centers.

The business could bring in $250 million in taxable sales per year, as opposed to a typical warehouse development that offers no taxable sales, according to the presentation.

Italian restaurant Lusso by Vittorio Di Buglione will open its first location near Roanoke City Hall later this year.

The details: Lusso is the Italian word for luxury, but it’s not a luxury restaurant, said Vittorio Di Buglione, Lusso’s head chef and owner. The name comes from an Italian phrase meaning “we eat really good today” or “the luxury of life.”

The restaurant offers a traditional Italian fare using simple and authentic ingredients, many imported from Italy.

Di Buglione also said there will be tableside experiences, Italian hospitality and a pasta room in the middle of the restaurant where customers can watch pasta being made fresh daily.

“It’s more going to be an experience,” he said. “It’s not going to be the same restaurant for everybody.”

• 400 S. Oak St., Ste. 100, Roanoke

RideNow Powersports celebrated its first anniversary in north Fort Worth on Aug. 25.

What you need to know: The dealership offers recreational vehicles such as motorcycles, utility task vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and scooters, according to its website. The location also sells parts and accessories and has a service center.

RideNow Powersports sells Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Can-Am, Sea-Doo, Polaris, Slingshot, BMW Motorrad and Kayo vehicles.

A closer look: Founded in Chandler, Arizona, the company has more than 55 locations nationwide. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, there are nine locations, including two in Fort Worth.

• 10717 N. Freeway, Ste. 101, Fort Worth

Educators, public officials and graduates from across the state gathered in Austin on Oct. 27 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Western Governors University in Texas. The online university offers certificates, bachelor's and master's degrees, which students can complete at their own pace.

About the organization: WGU was founded in 1997 by a bipartisan group of 19 governors in Western states to provide a more affordable and flexible option for higher education. In 2011, then-Gov. Rick Perry signed an executive order making Texas an official WGU affiliate.

Since 2011, WGU in Texas has reached the following milestones:

• 38,691 total graduates

• 45,545 degrees earned

• 24,087 students currently enrolled

Quote of note: "It was definitely one of those options that was super flexible, so that kind of fit my current schedule, especially since I work full-time," 2026 WGU graduate Jacob Gomez said. "It was super convenient for me."