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Posted inMusic
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Make Music History: “Abi & Alan” Album to be Heard Live First During Exclusive US Tour
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist will premiere their collaborative album “Abi & Alan” exclusively during their live tour performances before its official release on August 29, 2025.
Posted inHomepage
Trinity Park Conservancy and Greenspace Dallas Announce 2025 Trinity River Crew Program
The Trinity River Crew program, presented by Bank of America, is returning for the summer of 2025, providing paid opportunities for Dallas-area high school students to engage in environmental education, conservation work, and leadership training along the Trinity River.
Posted inLocal
DART Rail Service Suspended in Downtown Dallas After Tunnel Fire
DART Rail service through Downtown Dallas has been suspended following a fire on a light rail train in the downtown tunnel, resulting in 15 injuries and the evacuation of 40 individuals.
Posted inVeterans
Our Fight At Home: When the System Fails the Soldiers
Veterans in Texas face barriers to accessing reliable healthcare, with rural communities and communities of color being particularly at risk, and a shrinking VA staff raising questions about how the rising needs of an aging, growing veteran population will be met.
Posted inThis Week
Moody Fund for the Arts Distributes $445,000 in Funding to Dallas Arts Organizations
The Moody Fund for the Arts has awarded grants to 66 Dallas arts organizations, ranging from $3,500 to $12,000, to support a broad range of art forms and cultural enrichment to underserved communities.
Posted inEvents
Dream Center Dallas Hosts Annual Back-to-School Drive, Providing Free School Essentials to Children and Families in Need
Dream Center Dallas is hosting its annual Back to School Drive on August 2, 2025 to provide free backpacks, school supplies, and shoes to children in kindergarten through sixth grade, along with games, rides, food, and prizes for families.
Posted inMusic
New Free Guitar Classes Launch in Deep Ellum, Centering Black Musical Legacy
Deep Ellum’s community arts initiative, led by Jess Garland and Kierra Gray Thomas, offers free guitar classes to honor the city’s legacy of Black musical innovation and foster creativity, cultural awareness, and community connection.
Posted inCommunity
Parkland Recognized for Third Consecutive Year for Sustainability EffortsÂ
Parkland Health has been recognized with two 2025 Energy to Care Awards from ASHE, for its commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability in healthcare, with its main campus featuring six LEED Gold-certified buildings and reducing energy consumption by 3%.
Posted inEducation
Dallas College Students Win Big at National SkillsUSA Competition
Dallas College students won a total of 18 medals at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, with some students earning job offers, full-ride scholarships, and professional tools.