The Masc Gent Bosses, a Dallas-based collective of Black queer professionals, concluded its fifth anniversary Pride season with a focus on expanding its mission through advocacy and community building beyond the annual parade.
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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.
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Talarico, Mark Cuban discuss AI, sports betting and the future of the economy in Fort Worth
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico and entrepreneur Mark Cuban discussed artificial intelligence, sports betting, and economic competition during a meeting at Fort Worth’s Ridge Theater.
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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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Talarico pitches ‘A New American Dream’ as economic agenda centers workers, affordability
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico launched his statewide “New American Dream Tour” in Arlington, unveiling an economic platform focused on affordability, wage increases, and expanded access to essential services.
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Back to School Starts With Good Health: How Prism Health North Texas Is Helping Dallas Families Prepare for the School Year
Prism Health North Texas will host its Healthy Start to School Bash on August 8 at the Oak Cliff Health Center to provide families with free sports physicals, dental screenings, and school supplies.
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Tolbert Defends Dallas Budget Decisions Amid Furlough Questions
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert announced that more than 4,000 city employees are expected to take mandatory unpaid furlough days this fiscal year to help address an estimated $25 million budget shortfall.
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Tracking the outreach: A timeline of James Talarico’s engagement with Black Texans ahead of November
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate election in Texas, has been actively engaging with Black communities across the state through various events, policy announcements, and interviews, resulting in a significant increase in support among Black voters.
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Men’s Health Matters: Why Taking Care of Yourself Is One of the Best Investments You Can Make
Dr. Saleh Musleh encourages men to prioritize their health and take preventative measures to stay healthy, as fatigue and other health conditions can often be detected early with a simple annual visit.
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The Playwright’s Leap: Tasha Williams Builds a Theater Dream in North Texas
Tasha Williams is using her independent production company, Tasha Studios Productions, to explore Black love, friendship, marriage, personal growth and healing through her upcoming stage play, What She’s Having, which premieres July 10-12 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson.
