The Winner’s Tower project in South Dallas has been revised to a 10-story mixed-use building after strong community reaction to the original proposal, and organizers are now attempting to gain community buy-in with a more transparent and inclusive process.
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Dallas Wings Lose Geiselsöder and Jones to Portland Fire in WNBA Expansion Draft
The Portland Fire acquired the exclusive negotiating rights to Dallas Wings center Luisa Geiselsöder and guard/forward Haley Jones in the WNBA Expansion Draft 2026, with both players having contributed to the Wings’ culture and having bright futures.
Posted inFinance
Community Collaboration: SouthState Bank and Lincoln High School Promote Financial Literacy
SouthState Bank partnered with Lincoln High School to host a financial literacy event in South Dallas, providing guidance on budgeting, credit building, homeownership pathways, and business funding strategies to students, families, and community members.
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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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Maestro Ikeem Rodgers Rewrites the Score for Black Orchestral Excellence
Orchestra Noir is a genre-defying ensemble founded by Maestro Ikeem Rodgers that blends classical technique with hip-hop, R&B and contemporary Black music, challenging traditional orchestral norms and providing access, visibility and possibility for Black youth.
Posted inMinority Health Month Special Edition
King Shakur’s “He Gon Cry In The Car” Invites Black Men to Heal
Through art, community and radical honesty, the Dallas native is reshaping how Black and Brown communities approach healing.
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.
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Dallas Wings Announce Coaching Staff
Dallas Wings Head Coach Jose Fernandez has finalized his coaching and bench staff, which includes Camille Smith, David Adkins, Mike Neighbors, Empress Davenport, LaMont Russell, Justin Keller, and Anthony Brammer.
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The South Dallas Golf Classic Turns the Golf Course into A Hub for Culture and Connection
The first annual South Dallas Golf Classic will take place on April 4th at Luna Vista Golf Course, bringing together families, local business owners, and neighborhood leaders to support Start Within Impact Forever (SWIFT) and promote financial literacy, economic empowerment, and community building.
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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.