As Southern Dallas continues to evolve, one nonprofit believes the best way to preserve the community is by helping residents become homeowners. Southern Dallas Progress CDC is combining financial education, trusted lending partnerships and historic neighborhood revitalization to ensure local families don’t just witness change—they help lead it.
Author Archives: Patrick Washington
Posted inReal Estate
Southern Dallas Progress CDC aims to turn renters into homeowners at upcoming Homeownership Fair
By Patrick WashingtonThe Dallas Weekly For many Dallas residents, the dream of homeownership feels increasingly out of reach. Rising home prices, misconceptions about the mortgage process and uncertainty over financing […]
Posted inWomen
She Is Me: The Woman You Owe the Most
By Sherilyn Smith There comes a season in every woman’s life when she realizes she has spent years being a faithful steward over everyone else’s heart while quietly neglecting her […]
Posted inWomen
She Is Me: Transforming Women Through TransparencyÂ
By Sherilyn Smith There comes a moment in a woman’s life when she decides to stop performing and start revealing. Not for attention, but for alignment. Not for applause, but […]
Posted inCulture
African Film Festival Marks 11th Anniversary with Historic World Cup Edition in Dallas
By Dallas Weekly Staff DALLAS — As the FIFA World Cup 2026 brings the world’s attention to North Texas, the African Film Festival (TAFF) is preparing to showcase another global […]
Posted inLocal
Face to Face Enrichment Center Brings Relationship Skills and Youth Mentorship to Dallas Teens
Face to Face Enrichment Center Dallas is a North Texas organization that provides teenagers with the tools they need to build healthier relationships and make better decisions through its 13-week curriculum, Cookies and Convo.
Posted inEntertainment
Disney’s Princess Tiana Exhibit Headed to Fort Worth in 2029
North Texas families will have an opportunity to experience a little Disney magic with a distinctly cultural flavor when Tiana’s Joyful Celebration arrives at the Fort Worth Museum of Science […]
Posted inThe Edit
Who Gets Defended in Dallas?
The removal of a beloved whale mural in Dallas has sparked outrage among residents, highlighting the tension between cultural preservation and the priorities of changing communities, while also raising questions about the politics of the artist and the need for transparency from city leadership.
Posted inCulture
Pegasus Media Project and Dallas Film Commission Earn International Honor at Cannes
The Pegasus Media Project and the Dallas Film Commission have received international recognition after winning the Economic & Social Impact Award at the 2026 Global Production Awards in Cannes, France. […]
Posted inThe Weekend
Texas Gospel Music Show Revitalizes North Texas Tradition
The Texas Gospel Music Show is returning to North Texas, blending history, faith, and community in a weekend designed to uplift and inspire, featuring traditional Southern gospel quartets and emerging regional artists.
