Texas law requires students to have certain vaccines before attending school, and Parkland Health Centers offer walk-in vaccinations to make it easy for families to get their children vaccinated.
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Vanta Athletics Brings Street Soccer Culture to Downtown Dallas
Vanta Athletics has created a vibrant rooftop soccer pitch in Dallas, offering daily pick-up games, community events, and tournaments, while celebrating cross-cultural connections and providing a space for athletes of all ages to come together.
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Fair Park Community Park Awarded $2.5 Million Grant from McKesson Foundation To Advance Health Access In South Dallas
The McKesson Foundation has invested $2.5 million in the development of the McKesson Market Grove within the new Community Park at Fair Park, which will provide access to greenspace, health-centered community programming, and other amenities to the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Soulshine: Summertime Celebration at Bonton Farms Strengthens Community Bonds
Community leaders, supporters, and advocates gathered at Bonton Farms for an evening of fellowship and celebration, highlighting the organization’s ongoing work to improve health, create economic opportunities, and foster community development in South Dallas.
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One Year Later: Park South Family YMCA’s Impact on South Dallas Community
The Park South Family YMCA celebrated its one-year anniversary of reopening with a day-long event featuring food, activities, and fellowship, highlighting the organization’s commitment to the South Dallas community and its legacy of providing a place to learn, grow, connect, and thrive.
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Dallas Leadership Foundation Hosts Juneteenth Community Service Event
The Dallas Leadership Foundation is hosting its annual Transform(ING) Dallas community service activation on June 19-20, 2026, inviting residents, businesses, churches and community organizations to join in two days of hands-on projects to make a lasting impact in neighborhoods throughout the city.
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Dallas residents voice concerns, gain insight, and explore organizing solutions at data center film screening and discussion
Texas advocacy groups gathered to discuss the rapid expansion of data centers across Texas and the potential impact on local communities, highlighting concerns about energy use, water consumption, public infrastructure and environmental issues.
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South Dallas/Fair Park Area Plan Gets Green Light From Dallas City Council
The Dallas City Council adopted the South Dallas/Fair Park Authorized Hearing (PD 595) after nearly five years of planning and community engagement, marking a major milestone in the community’s long-term vision for equitable development.
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Face to Face Enrichment Center Brings Relationship Skills and Youth Mentorship to Dallas Teens
Face to Face Enrichment Center Dallas is a North Texas organization that provides teenagers with the tools they need to build healthier relationships and make better decisions through its 13-week curriculum, Cookies and Convo.
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Thousands Celebrate Global Cultures at Dallas Soccer Festival
Thousands of people gathered at Dallas College Mountain View Campus for One World. One Game. Soccer & Culture Fest, a multicultural celebration that offered a glimpse of what North Texas can expect when the FIFA World Cup arrives in 2026.
