By Carla Davis The homelessness crisis in Dallas County has city officials and homeless response agencies working overtime trying to help the thousands who are living outdoors. According to the […]
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The most popular 2024 baby registry must-haves as picked by parents
By Jen LaBracio Building a baby registry from scratch can feel a bit daunting. Above all, you’ll want to be prepared with the things you’ll need when your little one […]
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Diversity and Childhood Education
Senate Bill 17 (a bill banning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices) recently went into effect. How does this move impact kids prior to them entering college? The Current Push Away […]
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Meeting barriers: What Documenters have learned about Dallas public meetings
By David Silva Ramirez Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press When we launched the Dallas Documenters program in Spring 2023, we intended to train and pay residents to attend public meetings like any […]
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Does revitalizing a neighborhood start with community health?
By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Bonton resident Tashamika “Tasha” Lee is a cancer survivor. Three years ago, in the middle of the pandemic, Lee’s cough got so […]
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Code Enforcement, Code Compliance/311 Services: What happens when I call and complain? What if someone complains about me?
As the City of Dallas has taken on an initiative to address code violations more effectively, many residents wonder what is the difference between City and Neighborhood Code? And what […]
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The Impact of Roe V Wade Being Overturned
In the two years since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, how has the reproductive health of women in Texas been affected? The Domino Effect of Roe v Wade On […]
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City of Dallas Plans Response to Inclement Weather
The City of Dallas staff will offer an update to the City’s response to temporary inclement weather shelter activity and the current inclement weather this Monday at 11 am. The […]
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African American Museum, Dallas Announces Plans for January and February, Including Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend and Black History Month
Highlights include a health fair, community/family day, the Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra concert, African American history competition, Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame event and lectures FREEDOM TO THINK: AN […]
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Cuban Says “Nothing’s Really Changed” after Selling Majority Stake in Mavs
By Rashad Miller Hours before the Dallas Mavericks took on the Cleveland Cavaliers, entrepreneur Mark Cuban did his normal routine of shooting baskets on the hardwood floor of the American […]
