ACCLAIMED ACTRESS AND BELOVED DALLAS RESIDENT AND CHURCH MOTHER DR. IRMA P. HALL PASSES AWAY AT 91
Acclaimed actress Dr. Irma P. Hall, best known for her role in the film Soul Food, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at age 91.
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An Election That Restored My Hope in Humanity and in America
Former Texas lawmaker Helen Giddings reflects on an election that restored her faith in democracy, the American people, and the promise of a more inclusive future.
Politics
Nathan Johnson Makes His Case for Texas Attorney General, Promising Accountability and Reform
Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson is campaigning for attorney general on a platform of government accountability, consumer protection, and restoring public trust ahead of the November 3 general election.
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Sports
Dallas Trinity FC’s Second-Half Surge Powers 3-0 Victory Over Fort Lauderdale
Dallas Trinity FC defeated Fort Lauderdale United FC 3-0 at the Cotton Bowl behind second-half goals from Seven Castain, Juliet Moore, and Kalea Eichenberger.
Arts & Culture
Local Black Playwright’s New Work Features All Black Cast and Director
Can love survive across lifetimes? Playwright Erin Malone Turner’s *for the rest of our lives* brings a captivating, reincarnation-inspired romance to Dallas’ Undermain Theatre, featuring an all-Black cast and direction by vickie washington.
Lifestyle
From Dallas to Ghana, Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson Becomes a Queen
Dallas-based philanthropist Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson was recently enstooled as a Queen Mother in Ghana and appointed as a Tourism Ambassador for Diaspora Affairs to foster economic and cultural ties between the nation and the United States.
Health
SHE IS ME: Transforming Women Through Transparency
In her *She Is Me* column, Sherilyn Smith encourages women to embrace their scars, celebrate their healing, and recognize the beauty in their resilience and personal growth.
Education
The Forest Theater Rises Again: What South Dallas Believed In Is Finally Here
The historic Forest Theater in South Dallas is scheduled to host its grand reopening on November 1 following a multi-year restoration and revitalization effort led by the nonprofit Forest Forward.
Business
50/50 Women on Boards at SMU Cox Highlights the Push for More Women in Leadership
Women leaders met at Southern Methodist University on October 22 for a 50/50 Women on Boards event focused on increasing female participation in corporate boardrooms amid declining representation statistics.
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Editorial
Statement From Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
The Dallas City Manager addressed concerns from several law enforcement and firefighter associations following his absence from a scheduled meeting due to representing the city at a meet and greet with President Donald Trump.
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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.
