The South Oak Cliff Golden Bears celebrated their third national championship win in the high school football class 5A Division II with a parade hosted by Next Generation Action Network, emphasizing the hard work, dedication, and teamwork that led to the victory.
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Posted inPolitics
Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III Launches Congressional Campaign at Dallas Kickoff
Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III formally launched his campaign for Congress on January 12, 2026, during a kickoff event in Dallas, with a focus on justice, equity, and transparency in areas such as healthcare and education.
Posted inReal Estate
Dallas Housing Summit Highlights Need for Preservation and Tenant Protection
The 2nd Annual Housing Summit in Dallas brought together non-profits, policy analysts, architects, developers, and civil servants to discuss housing issues and propose solutions, including tax freezes, streamlined permitting, and a community fund to support grassroots organizations.
Posted inBlack History
Lisa Brown-Ross to Deliver Keynote on Cultural Conservation at AAEAHP Founders Day
Lisa Brown-Ross, CEO of the African American Museum Dallas, will present the keynote speech at the AAEAHP annual Founders Day celebration on February 14th, speaking on the importance of conservation and her career in marketing communications, brand management, and community relations.
Posted inSports
Dallas Made Him: Daniss Jenkins’ Path From Hillcrest to the League
Daniss Jenkins returned to Hillcrest High School for a jersey dedication, reflecting his long and winding journey from North Dallas to the NBA stage, and his commitment to giving back to his community.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Dallas County Sues Trump Administration over $70 Million Public Health Fund Clawback
Dallas County has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the clawback of $70 million in public health funds, arguing that the demand was illegal and the funds were intended to address the effects of the pandemic and prepare for future public health crises.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Texas Suburbs Consider Leaving DART Amid Dissatisfaction with Service and Cost
Four Dallas suburbs are voting in May on whether to leave DART, citing dissatisfaction with the service, safety, and low ridership, and wanting to use their sales tax dollars to provide their own taxpayer-funded ride-hailing services.
Posted inCommunity
South Fair CDC is awarded the Raul Reyes Housing Advocacy Award
The South Fair CDC was awarded the Raul Reyes Housing Advocacy Award at the Dallas Housing Coalition Annual Housing Summit, in recognition of their work to provide sustainable, affordable housing for low and moderate-income families in the South Dallas-Fair Park area.
Posted inSports
One Stadium, Three Stories: How Southern Dallas Shaped Championship Saturday
Southern Dallas football programs South Oak Cliff, Duncanville, and DeSoto showcased their depth, discipline, and expectation at AT&T Stadium, with two of them winning state championships and one leaving with a strong standard intact.
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Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Headlines “Build Your Own Superhero” Youth Workshop in South Dallas
The South Dallas Cultural Center, in partnership with the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis, hosted a creative empowerment workshop that invited South Dallas youth to explore identity, imagination and self-expression through art and Lego building.