Gina Hinojosa offers Texas voters a clear departure from the Abbott administration, but for Black Texans, questions remain. In her conversation with Dallas Weekly, Hinojosa outlined priorities on education, voting access and affordability, while leaving room for a more defined agenda addressing the specific racial and economic inequities Black communities continue to face.
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Posted inLocal
Cornerstone Home Lending Looks to Turn Southern Dallas Renters Into Homeowners
By Patrick Washington | The Dallas Weekly For many Southern Dallas residents, the biggest obstacle to homeownership may begin before they ever fill out a mortgage application. It is the […]
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 inPolitics
An Introduction to Mayoral Candidate Michael Hinojosa
Former Dallas Independent School District superintendent Michael Hinojosa has become the first candidate to enter the race for Dallas mayor ahead of the November 2027 election.
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 inPolitics
Dallas Weighs $500M Repair Bill Against Relocation for Aging City Hall
Dallas is conducting a due diligence study to determine whether to repair its aging City Hall for an estimated $500 million to $600 million or seek more cost-effective alternatives within its broader portfolio of over 500 public facilities.
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 inThe Neighborhood Ledger
Coffee Culture and a Comeback: South Dallas’ Next Chapter
New businesses and major developments, including Shipley Do-Nuts, Starbucks, and the restoration of historical venues like Aranda’s and the Green Parrot, are revitalizing South Dallas by providing essential services and economic opportunities.
Posted inFinance
Talarico, Mark Cuban discuss AI, sports betting and the future of the economy in Fort Worth
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico and entrepreneur Mark Cuban discussed artificial intelligence, sports betting, and economic competition during a meeting at Fort Worth’s Ridge Theater.
