Comedian Brandon Collins is bringing his critically acclaimed Drunk Black History show to the Punch Line Irving to celebrate Black Music Month, Black History, and Black Excellence, featuring a lineup of comedians, podcasters, writers, and experts who will hilariously recount the stories of overlooked figures and moments in Black history.
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Dallas Arts District Fest Celebrates Music, Art, and Community During World Cup
Dallas Arts District Fest is a multi-week celebration of music, dance, theater, visual arts, public art, science, and community taking place June 19 through July 9, 2026, featuring signature events, the citywide public art experience RedBall Dallas, and a soccer-themed Thursdays on Tap at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
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Texas needs at least $174 billion to avoid water crisis, state says
Texas communities will need to spend $174 billion in the next 50 years to avert a severe water crisis, a new state analysis revealed Thursday. That’s more than double the […]
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Health & Fitness Expo Empowers South Dallas Residents to Live Well
The annual Health & Fitness Festival and Expo in South Dallas brought families, healthcare providers, and local organizations together to promote health and wellness, featuring free health screenings, fitness challenges, cooking demonstrations, and a live wellness workshop.
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Texas Faces $3.2 Billion Loss in Sales Tax Revenue Due to Data Center Tax Break
Texas is projected to lose $3.2 billion in sales tax revenue over the next two years due to an exemption for the state’s data center industry, prompting lawmakers to consider proposals to limit or repeal the tax break.
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#IfThenSheCan Exhibit Celebrates Women in Sports and STEM at Dallas’ Fair Park
The FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Dallas will feature 26 life-size, 3D printed statues of female innovators in sports and STEM, presented by the IF/THEN® Initiative and the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee, from June 11 to July 19.
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Democratic Action Needed to Save Black and Brown Students’ Schools
School closures are being decided in an anti-democratic way, disproportionately harming Black and Brown students, and democratic action is needed to ensure that communities have the power to decide the fate of their neighborhood schools.
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The Importance of Racial Healing Spaces on College Campuses
Black students on college campuses are finding racial healing spaces in courses, student organizations, and historically Black spaces, which provide them with a sense of vulnerability, respect, and affirmation of their identities.
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Proposed Rule Could Strip Federal Funding for Schools with DEI Programs
The Trump administration is attempting to block federal funding for schools that do not comply with its ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which could disproportionately harm low-income and majority-minority schools.
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Black School Counselors: A Vital but Dwindling Resource for Students
Black school guidance counselors are needed to provide culturally relevant support to Black students, but their numbers are declining, leaving many students without the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed.
