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.
Category: Events
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.
Posted inLGBTQIA+
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.
Posted inSports
Dallas Wings Community Foundation Host 2nd Annual Kicks for a Cause
Co-authored by Rashad Miller & SiSi Encarnacion Dallas Wings fans, players and staff sported their flyest sneakers last Friday night as they gathered to celebrate the Dallas Wings Community Foundation. […]
Posted inMusic
Tye Harris Brings His Mental Health Journey Home for Louder Than Stigma
Rapper Tye Harris will headline Amplified Minds’ annual Louder Than Stigma benefit concert at The Kessler Theater on September 19 to raise mental health awareness and support resources.
Posted inEvents
Where Connection Takes Root: I’m New Here Dallas Creates Space for Sisterhood and Community
The Connection hosted its flagship annual gathering, I’m New Here Dallas, on August 22, 2026, to provide women moving to the Dallas-Fort Worth area with opportunities for professional networking and community building.
