Mike Schmitz has been named General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks, joining from the Portland Trail Blazers where he served as Assistant General Manager and was widely regarded as a top NBA talent evaluator.
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$20 Million Thirty21 Project to Bring Mixed-Income Housing to South Dallas
Thirty21, a $20 million mixed-income midrise residential development, is set to become the first of its scale along the MLK corridor in South Dallas, providing a combination of affordable and market-rate housing and supporting continued growth in the surrounding area.
The WNBA’s Cultural Rise Reaches the Met Gala
Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson, and Angel Reese made an impact at the 2026 Met Gala, showcasing the growing influence of women’s basketball beyond the court.
Dallas Mavericks Name Masai Ujiri President and Alternate Governor
Masai Ujiri has been named President and Alternate Governor of the Dallas Mavericks, where he will oversee all aspects of the team’s basketball operations and work to shape the organization’s long-term direction.
Paul Quinn College’s Taste of the Cowboys Challenge Inspires Student-Chefs
The Taste of the Cowboys Youth Challenge provided North Texas high school students with a day of immersion, mentorship, and exposure to the hospitality industry, connecting their passion for food with real-world career pathways and providing them with tangible access to industry leaders and opportunities.
RedBird Innovation Center Hosts Dynamic Workforce Development Summit
The Build the Workforce Workforce Development Summit at the DEC Network at RedBird brought together Dallas residents, job seekers, career changers, and workforce leaders to discuss and explore the pathways to economic mobility through construction.
Inspiring Conversations and Recognition at Texas Women’s Foundation Event
The 2026 Texas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration honored influential leaders in North Texas and provided a space for candid conversations about leadership, while also recognizing the accomplishments of women in various fields.
The Midnight Set Serves Culture, Community And A Call To Reclaim The Court
The Midnight Set was a tennis event held at Life Time Fitness that brought together seasoned players and first-timers to promote access, exposure, and community building, while also honoring the legacy of the American Tennis Association and the United States Tennis Association.
Food in Fashion Event in Dallas Highlights Intersection of Hospitality and Fashion
Food in Fashion 2026 showcased the intersection of Dallas’s hospitality and fashion industries, featuring local restaurants and designers, and supporting the Texas Restaurant Foundation’s mission to cultivate the next generation of hospitality leaders.
Cooper Flagg Named 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year
Cooper Flagg of the Mavericks has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the second-youngest player in NBA history to receive the honor and joining Jason Kidd and Luka Dončić as the only Mavericks to win the award.
