25 years ago, Arturo Martinez took his first small gig for about $50. Fast forward to 2026, Arturo, now known as DJ Turo, has rocked the main stage at this […]
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Vibes Texas Brings Black Independent Artists to National Stage for Wingstop House of Flavor
From June 24th to July 3rd, the Wingstop House of Flavor came to Dallas, one of only two North American cities to host the “ultimate fan destination”. The 10-day activation […]
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DART Selects Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. To Lead Transit Agency
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors appointed Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., formerly the CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, as the agency’s next president and chief executive officer in a 9-4 vote.
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Wings Split Back-to-Back With Historic Win Over Sparks, Overtime Loss to Liberty
The Dallas Wings saw their franchise-record six-game winning streak end in a narrow 99-82 overtime loss to the New York Liberty, despite missing star player Paige Bueckers due to injury.
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Southern Dallas Progress CDC is building more than homes—it’s building a future for Southern Dallas
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.
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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 […]
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Tracking the outreach: A timeline of James Talarico’s engagement with Black Texans ahead of November
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate election in Texas, has been actively engaging with Black communities across the state through various events, policy announcements, and interviews, resulting in a significant increase in support among Black voters.
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All Choices Aren’t Good Choices
Texas education has shifted over the past year with the passage of Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2, which created Texas Education Freedom Accounts and increased funding for public schools, but many families still face barriers to accessing these resources due to a lack of training, staffing, and resources.
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Preserved By Purpose: Celebrating Aunts (and Uncles)
National Aunt and Uncle Day is celebrated on July 26th, and is an opportunity to show appreciation for the impact aunts and uncles have had on families, with creative gift ideas and activities to honor them.
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Dallas Budget Crisis: Furloughs and Communication Breakdown Raise Public Concerns
The City of Dallas has implemented mandatory employee furloughs and other cost-saving measures in response to a budget deficit, but the lack of communication and transparency has raised questions from residents, city employees, and elected officials.