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The Southlake appointment took effect October 1, according to the health system’s September 28 announcement.
Jules Pennington
October 5, 20261 min read
Texas Health Resources named Jon Duckert president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake, with the appointment effective October 1, 2026.
The health system announced the selection September 28. It said Duckert has more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, including more than 13 years in leadership roles at United Surgical Partners International hospital and surgery-center joint ventures.
His earlier positions included chief executive at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center campuses in Uptown and Sunnyvale, as well as chief financial officer at Houston Physicians’ Hospital.
Texas Health describes the Southlake hospital as a joint venture with physicians.
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The sale, completed Thursday, also includes the Q&Q Pasta brand sold at H-E-B and Kroger; terms were not disclosed, the Fort Worth Report said.
The initial scope covers eligible U.S. members booking domestic American flights outside Alaska and Hawaii.
Harting Connectivity could get up to 65% of new property taxes back if it builds a $192.7 million plant at Carter Crossing, but Fort Worth is competing with out-of-state sites.
The city’s September update lists a phased flood-mitigation project, a projected 2029 construction start and a 2033 completion year.
The former U.S. education secretary discussed childcare coordination and workforce preparation during a September 30 visit.
The commission report is scheduled for 4 p.m., with a public hearing during the 6 p.m. council meeting.
