Dallas Arts District Fest Celebrates Music, Art, and Community During World Cup
Dallas Arts District Fest is a multi-week celebration of music, dance, theater, visual arts, public art, science, and community taking place June 19 through July 9, 2026, featuring signature events, the citywide public art experience RedBall Dallas, and…
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The Credential Question Voters Deserve Answered
Voters deserve transparency and honesty from their elected officials, and candidates should be held accountable for their representations of themselves and their qualifications.
Politics
DeDe McGuire Foundation Hosts Impactful Women’s United Expo
The 2nd annual Women’s United Expo, presented by the DeDe McGuire Foundation in partnership with Hey Chica Movement, was a cultural gathering rooted in purpose, visibility, and collective elevation, featuring panels, activations, and a vendor marketplace, all centered…
Sports
Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers Lead Wings to Statement Road Win in Brooklyn
Azzi Fudd led the Dallas Wings to a 91-76 win over the New York Liberty, scoring a career-high 24 points on six 3-pointers, while Paige Bueckers added 24 points and Arike Ogunbowale chipped in 19 points.
Arts & Culture
REVIEW: Redd, Black and Right-on!
Review by Martha Heimberg The title of Jonathan Norton’s latest play — Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem — tells you pretty much who, where and what’s happening. The famous civil…
Lifestyle
Paul Quinn College’s Taste of the Cowboys Challenge Inspires Student-Chefs
The Taste of the Cowboys Youth Challenge provided North Texas high school students with a day of immersion, mentorship, and exposure to the hospitality industry, connecting their passion for food with real-world career pathways and providing them with…
Health
Alzheimer’s Research Sites Mark National Clinical Trials Day With Free Memory Screenings
By Dallas Weekly Staff In recognition of National Clinical Trials Day, Alzheimer’s research centers across the United States and Canada are offering free memory screenings for adults ages 55 and older, highlighting the growing importance of brain health…
Education
Dallas Senior Earns $200K Navy Scholarship While Balancing Books, Leadership and the Pool
Cadet Jordan Pham, a senior at Emmett J. Conrad High School, will be awarded the National Navy ROTC Scholarship, valued at up to $200,000, for his academic and leadership achievements.
Business
Fair Park’s Future: New Strategy Focuses on Sustainable Funding and Community Engagement
Dallas Park and Recreation leadership has unveiled a long-term revitalization strategy for Fair Park, focusing on private development, new revenue streams, and increased community engagement to address the park’s critical deferred maintenance needs and ensure its long-term sustainability.
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Editorial
Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap
Battle rap is a modern and antique Black American tradition that is a positive creative outlet for the community, and is being carried forward by the Cartel Order and other battle rap communities in Dallas and beyond.
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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.
