Jessica Shepard was named the 2026 WNBA Most Improved Player as the Dallas Wings overcame a seven-game losing streak to defeat the Golden State Valkyries 108-100 in an overtime thriller, forcing a deciding Game 3 in the first round of the playoffs.
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Posted inThis Week
Marsai Martin Hosts Inaugural Charity Luncheon for Her Foundation in Dallas
Actress and producer Marsai Martin held her Marsai’s Way Foundation’s inaugural charity luncheon, The Blueprint, in Dallas on September 24 to support youth development and empowerment.
Posted inCulture
‘Clock It’ Hosts Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels Bring Culture, Civic Engagement to North Texas
MS NOW personalities Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels are scheduled to appear at MS NOW Live at UT Arlington on Sept. 26 to discuss community, the network’s new membership experience, and the importance of civic engagement ahead of the midterms.
Posted inOpinion
A Constituent Questions Crockett’s Use of a Congressional Recognition
A constituent criticized U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. Venton Jones for presenting a congressional recognition to singer Chris Brown, arguing that the gesture prioritized celebrity over accountability for his history of violence and missed an opportunity for voter mobilization.
Posted inLGBTQIA+
Prism Health North Texas to Crown 21st Miss LifeWalk on October 4
Prism Health North Texas announced that its 22nd annual Miss LifeWalk pageant is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, to raise funds for LGBTQIA+ healthcare programs.
Posted inFinance
Harmony Bank Celebrates First Anniversary of Cedars Location
Harmony Bank celebrated the first anniversary of its Cedars location in Dallas with a community event featuring a $1,500 donation to Cornerstone Church and reflections on the bank’s long-standing investment in southern Dallas.
Posted inPolitics
Statement From Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
The Dallas City Manager addressed concerns from several law enforcement and firefighter associations following his absence from a scheduled meeting due to representing the city at a meet and greet with President Donald Trump.
Posted inOpinion
A Generational Investment in Public Safety
Dallas has broken ground on a new Dallas Police Department Law Enforcement Training Center at the University of North Texas at Dallas, a $100 million project funded by public and private sources to modernize police training.
Posted inSports
The ‘Forever Champion’ Athena Brings Record-Setting ROH Title Reign Back Home to North Texas
Professional wrestler Athena, the longest-reigning ROH Women’s World Champion, is returning to North Texas for upcoming appearances at All Elite Wrestling’s Dynamite and Collision and Metroplex Wrestling’s Who Runs the World 4.
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Texas Legislator Venton Jones Celebrates Marriage to Partner Gregory Scott
Texas State Representative Venton Jones announced his marriage to Gregory D. Scott Jr., following a proposal made on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives.
