Thousands of people gathered at Dallas College Mountain View Campus for One World. One Game. Soccer & Culture Fest, a multicultural celebration that offered a glimpse of what North Texas can expect when the FIFA World Cup arrives in 2026.
Author Archives: Jess Washington
Jess Washington is the CEO and Director of Finance for the Dallas Weekly. Her job is to oversee company operations, develop strategic relationships both in the community and for marketing service partnerships.
Posted inTravel
Dallas Women Appointed to Ghana Tourism Federation Leadership Roles
Four Dallas women have been appointed to leadership roles within the Ghana Tourism Federation, strengthening economic and cultural ties between Ghana and the United States.
Posted inIKYMI
Lincoln High Lady Tigers Make History with State Championship Win
The Lincoln High School Lady Tigers celebrated their remarkable season after winning the UIL 4A Girls State Track and Field Championship, breaking a Dallas Carter High School relay record of 45.96 that had stood since 2017.
Posted inReal Estate
Rising Housing Costs in North Texas Prompt Call for Collaborative SolutionsÂ
Fort Worth leaders discussed the future of affordable homeownership in Fort Worth and the partnerships needed to protect working families from displacement, while celebrating the expansion of Carroll Park and the story of Ashley Guinn, the first homeowner to purchase through the Fort Worth Community Land Trust model.
Posted inEducation
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 to student success.
Posted inWomen's History Month Special Edition
On Their Own Terms: MGB Expands What Women’s History Month Looks Like
Masc Gent Bosses (MGB) is a community of masc queers including nonbinary and trans men as well, building a safe space for healing, mutual support, affirmation, and service to the community, while celebrating Women’s History Month with events that reflect their mission.
Posted inReal Estate
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 the potential economic impact of the decision.
Posted inWomen's History Month Special Edition
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.
Posted inThis Week
Full House in South Dallas: Sen. Royce West Rallies Community at Vista Bank’s Black History Month Breakfast
Community leaders, entrepreneurs, elected officials, and residents gathered at the Vista Bank South Dallas Financial Literacy & Banking Center to celebrate Black History Month and hear from Sen. Royce West on the importance of civic engagement and representation, as well as the appointment of Lubbock Smith as the new President of the South Dallas Banking Center.
Posted inBusiness
Empowering Black Excellence: Navigating the New Era of Certification and Accountability
The North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) is helping Black entrepreneurs in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex navigate the regulatory hurdles of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and ACDBE programs, while also providing guidance on how to build lasting wealth through strategic certification and accountability.
