Gina Hinojosa Isn’t Ann Richards — And Texas May Be Asking a Different Question
Gina Hinojosa offers Texas voters a clear departure from the Abbott administration, but for Black Texans, questions remain. In her conversation with Dallas Weekly, Hinojosa outlined priorities on education, voting access and affordability, while leaving room for a…
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Cornerstone Home Lending Looks to Turn Southern Dallas Renters Into Homeowners
By Patrick Washington | The Dallas Weekly For many Southern Dallas residents, the biggest obstacle to homeownership may begin before they ever fill out a mortgage application. It is the belief that they simply will not qualify. Mark…
Politics
Dallas Weighs $500M Repair Bill Against Relocation for Aging City Hall
Dallas is conducting a due diligence study to determine whether to repair its aging City Hall for an estimated $500 million to $600 million or seek more cost-effective alternatives within its broader portfolio of over 500 public facilities.
Sports
Kentorion King’s Next Goal Is Bigger Than Going Viral
Waxahachie wide receiver Kentorion King, represented by NIL agent Paul Randle, aims to leverage his recent viral success and standout performance against Ennis to build a long-term career in football.
Arts & Culture
Tye Harris Brings His Mental Health Journey Home for Louder Than Stigma
Rapper Tye Harris will headline Amplified Minds’ annual Louder Than Stigma benefit concert at The Kessler Theater on September 19 to raise mental health awareness and support resources.
Lifestyle
Raising Cane’s Returns to Its Roots for 30th Anniversary
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves opened a pop-up museum next to the company’s original Baton Rouge location, showcasing artifacts from the brand’s humble beginnings and announcing plans for international expansion into Mexico and…
Health
Too Hot for Your Heart?
Health experts provide guidance on protecting heart health during Texas summers to mitigate risks associated with rising temperatures and dehydration.
Education
Dallas Celebrates First Cohort of Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
Workforce Dallas, Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Texas Woman’s University Ventures, and Skilltrade celebrated the graduation of their first Certified Clinical Medical Assistant cohort on August 8, marking a significant milestone in Dallas’s healthcare workforce development efforts.
Business
The Clock Is Already Running on Dallas’ Next Budget
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert detailed the city’s complex budgeting process and the challenges of addressing a projected shortfall as the city prepares a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year starting October 1.
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Editorial
Why I voted for Nat Ford to lead DART
By Randall Bryant, DART Board Chair Leaders in every profession know that good talent is hard to find and great talent is almost impossible. Nathaniel “Nat” Ford, Sr., the incoming President & CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit…
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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.
