Forest Theater Returns to Life After Five Decades of Darkness
The historic reopening of the Forest Theater in South Dallas on November 1 served as a momentous celebration of community resilience, cultural preservation, and generational connection.
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Irving and Flagg Lead Mavericks’ Winning Surge, Hand Thunder and Rockets Their First Losses of the Season
The Dallas Mavericks secured back-to-back victories over the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets to reach a 4-2 record under new head coach Dusty May.
Politics
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…
Sports
Dallas Trinity FC Signs Kaiya Brewer to Academy Contract
Dallas Trinity FC signed 15-year-old attacker Kaiya Brewer to an academy contract following her goal in the State Fair Clásico.
Arts & Culture
TACA Unscripted Examines Who Benefits From Dallas Arts Investments
During the TACA Unscripted event on October 13, arts leaders discussed how Dallas can evolve its cultural ecosystem by focusing on equitable public policy and expanding access to opportunities across the city.
Lifestyle
From Oak Cliff to Oak Bluffs
A girls’ trip to Oak Bluffs became something deeper—a lesson in Black history, sisterhood and our right to rest. From Oak Cliff to Martha’s Vineyard, I discovered that preserving our legacy isn’t only about how hard we work,…
Health
How Prism Health North Texas Is Expanding the Conversation Around Addiction
Prism Health North Texas is expanding its behavioral health services and offering diverse recovery resources through Project STEP to provide comprehensive, accessible care for the community.
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
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.
