Oak Cliff Chamber Summit Brings Together Leaders to Discuss Regional Transportation
The Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce brought together transportation experts, policymakers and business leaders for its 2026 Transportation Summit, connecting regional perspectives on infrastructure, public transit and economic opportunity. The gathering explored how coordinated investments and partnerships can…
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Freddie Haynes Outlines Congressional Agenda, Calls for Abolishing ICE and a True Cost-of-Living Wage
Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III discusses his congressional agenda for Texas District 30, including immigration reform, Dallas affordability, Trump administration oversight and white Christian nationalism.
Politics
‘Clock It’ Hosts Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels Bring Culture, Civic Engagement to North Texas
MS NOW personalities Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels are scheduled to appear at MS NOW Live at UT Arlington on Sept. 26 to discuss community, the network’s new membership experience, and the importance of civic engagement ahead…
Sports
Jessica Shepard Wins MIP as Arike Ogunbowale Powers Wings to Game 3
Jessica Shepard was named the 2026 WNBA Most Improved Player as the Dallas Wings overcame a seven-game losing streak to defeat the Golden State Valkyries 108-100 in an overtime thriller, forcing a deciding Game 3 in the first…
Arts & Culture
Adjwoa Hogue Brings Cannabis Wellness to Her Oak Cliff Roots
Adjwoa Hogue has launched Ash & Nectar, a hemp and cannabis wellness brand based in Oak Cliff, aiming to address historical racial disparities in the industry while honoring her family’s entrepreneurial legacy.
Lifestyle
Dallas Wings Community Foundation Host 2nd Annual Kicks for a Cause
Co-authored by Rashad Miller & SiSi Encarnacion Dallas Wings fans, players and staff sported their flyest sneakers last Friday night as they gathered to celebrate the Dallas Wings Community Foundation. During its second annual Kicks for a Cause…
Health
Life is More Fun Without the Flu
More family time. More fun. Less flu. Flu season is here, but it doesn’t have to put your family’s plans on hold this fall. At Parkland Health, we know that getting a flu vaccine is one of the…
Education
Dallas College Students Take on Global $1 Million Stock Trading Challenge
Dallas College students are competing in the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge, managing $1 million virtual investment portfolios while gaining hands-on financial skills and preparing for careers in North Texas’ rapidly growing financial industry.
Business
New Southwest Plano GoLink Zone Will Launch October 5 to Boost Local Transit
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) implemented service changes to Plano’s GoLink zones starting October 5, 2026, adding a new Southwest Plano zone and expanding existing zones.
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Editorial
When the Room Spoke Back: What My First NABJ Convention Taught Me About the Weight of Black Storytelling
Attending the 2026 National Association of Black Journalists convention in Atlanta, the author reflected on the responsibilities of journalism through experiences involving Nolan Wells’ parents, mentorship, celebrity advocacy, and industry accountability.
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St. Philip’s Opens Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, A New Stage for South Dallas Creativity
St. Philip’s School and Community Center in South Dallas celebrated the opening of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture the next generation of artists, innovators, and community leaders.
