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.
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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…
Politics
Texas Faces $3.2 Billion Loss in Sales Tax Revenue Due to Data Center Tax Break
Texas is projected to lose $3.2 billion in sales tax revenue over the next two years due to an exemption for the state’s data center industry, prompting lawmakers to consider proposals to limit or repeal the tax break.
Sports
Dallas Wings and CVS Announce Marquee Jersey Patch Sponsorship
The Dallas Wings have announced a multi-year collaboration with CVS Pharmacy, which includes a jersey patch placement, logo on the home court, and the CVS logo on the team’s youth basketball program across Texas.
Arts & Culture
Community Collaboration: SouthState Bank and Lincoln High School Promote Financial Literacy
SouthState Bank partnered with Lincoln High School to host a financial literacy event in South Dallas, providing guidance on budgeting, credit building, homeownership pathways, and business funding strategies to students, families, and community members.
Lifestyle
Joy Silmon: Redefining Legacy Through Faith and Leadership
Joy Silmon is an entrepreneur and ministry leader who is committed to intentional leadership, personal resilience, and creating a legacy while living a life rooted in faith.
Health
Prism Health North Texas to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Community Events
Prism Health North Texas (PHNTX) will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026 with a series of events to honor its legacy of care, build community connections, and raise funds to expand access to essential healthcare services.
Education
Dallas College Marks 60 Years of Empowering Students and Driving Economic Mobility
Dallas College has served as a vital engine for access, workforce development, and economic mobility in North Texas for 60 years, providing opportunities for over 3.5 million students to achieve upward mobility through its holistic and intentional commitment…
Business
Controversy Surrounds Dallas City Hall Demolition Plans
The debate over the demolition of a city-owned building in Dallas has sparked a larger conversation about public trust, fiscal priorities, and the role of city leadership, with many residents concerned about the $1 billion price tag and…
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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.
