Visit Dallas CEO and President Craig Davis celebrates the city’s $6.6 billion tourism industry and the culture of its unique neighborhoods, while also promoting volunteerism and sports events to bring economic impact to the city.
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Low Voter Turnout Mars Dallas City Council Election
All ten incumbent candidates were reelected in the 2025 Dallas City Council elections, with low voter turnout and a lively debate surrounding term limits, and two districts (8 and 11) are set for a runoff election on June 7.
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How Corporal Punishment in Southern Schools Fuels Educational Inequality and Legislative Harm
Corporal punishment in US public and private schools is a constitutional practice that disproportionately affects Black and brown students in the South, contributing to educational disparities and other disparity-inducing actions.
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Educational Disparities Widen as Texas House Passes Voucher Bill That Funds Private Schools with Taxpayer Money
House Republicans have passed a bill that could severely limit Black students’ access to private school education in Texas, by increasing funding for individual private school students, reducing the use of less-experienced educators, and allowing for vouchers to be used to improve already up-to-standard private schools.
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South Dallas Trusts ‘Not My Son’: How Tramonica Brown’s Nonprofit Is Bringing New Life and Longevity To Our Streets
Not My Son, a South Dallas nonprofit led by founder Tramonica Brown, is working to engage the community in social justice, civic engagement, and financial literacy through outreach, activism, and volunteerism.
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District 7 Candidates Tackle South Dallas Concerns in Fiery Forum
The candidates for the Dallas City Council District 7 seat assured their potential constituents that they are tuned into the interests of the community, citing economic development and housing concerns […]
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“Hands Off” Protest Fills Dealey Plaza as Americans Rally Nationwide and Online Against Trump, Musk and Injustice
DALLAS – Dealey Plaza was occupied with hundreds of protestors this past weekend for the “Hands Off” protest. “Hands Off” was part of a larger movement of protests on April […]
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DART Board Struggles with Governance Changes, Budget Concerns
The DART Board of Directors has voted to increase the budget for the new Silver Line project, but still has a stalemate over proposed legislation for governance and funding priorities.
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Undocumented While Black: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Residency and Rights
Undocumented persons in the US are at risk of deportation and detention under Trump’s new policies, but they can fight back by exercising their rights and seeking legal advice.
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International Women’s Month Spotlight on Local LGBTQ+ Advocate and Resource Center CEO Cece Cox
Resource Center is working to empower and educate the LGBTQ+ community in Dallas by providing health services, mental health counseling, and affordable housing, while also advocating for the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ people in the face of discriminatory laws and policies.