The North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) is helping Black entrepreneurs in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex navigate the regulatory hurdles of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and ACDBE programs, while also providing guidance on how to build lasting wealth through strategic certification and accountability.
Category: Local
Posted inTexas Tribune
Political Influencers Reshape Texas Senate Primary Discourse
A Dallas-based political content creator accused State Rep. James Talarico of making a racist remark about Colin Allred, sparking a heated online proxy war between content creators and candidates in the Texas Democratic Senate primary.
Posted inSports
New Era in Dallas: Blockbuster Trade Signals Mavericks’ Commitment to Winning Again
The Dallas Mavericks made a three-team trade with the Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets to acquire three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, veteran point guard Tyus Jones, young wing AJ Johnson, forward/center Marvin Bagley III, and two future first-round picks and three future second-round picks, while sending Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Danté Exum to Washington.
Posted inBooks
Judah Rising: A South Dallas Story of Becoming, Breaking Cycles, and Choosing Self
Judah Rising: A Story of Becoming is a memoir that documents the author’s life in South Dallas, from the crack era to his journey of healing through trauma-informed yoga, and ultimately to becoming a writer and journalist.
Posted inThis Week
Lincoln High School Unveils Wall Wraps Celebrating Generations of Alumni
Lincoln High School unveiled a series of wall wraps honoring generations of alumni, reminding current students that they, too, are part of a legacy still being written.
Posted inCulture
Don’t Miss ‘Fat Ham’ At Kalita Humphreys Theater Through Feb. 8
James Ijames’ Fat Ham, a 2022 Broadway hit comedy, is making its regional premiere in Dallas at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, featuring a cast of powerful performers and a story of a young queer Black man trying to find joy in the chaos of his family’s backyard barbecue.
Posted inThis Week
25,000+ Votes Fuel Dallas Entertainment Awards Week as City’s Creative Scene Takes Center Stage
The 3rd Annual Dallas Entertainment Awards Ceremony will be held on February 4, 2026 at The Bomb Factory in Deep Ellum, with over 500 nominees across 110 categories, live performances, surprise appearances, and a high fashion crowd.
Posted inPolitics
“Press Is Under Attack”: NABJ Sounds Alarm After Arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort
The National Association of Black Journalists and other press and civil liberties organizations have condemned the federal arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, emphasizing the importance of press freedom and the need for journalists to stay safe while covering protests.
Posted inSports
A Foundation Recognized: Mark Aguirre’s Jersey Finally Joins the Rafters
Mark Aguirre’s No. 24 jersey was retired by the Dallas Mavericks, honoring the franchise’s first true star and acknowledging the foundation he laid for the team’s success in the 1980s.
Posted inThe Weekend
I-30 Closures Aren’t New — But the Impact on South Dallas Is Growing
The I-30 Canyon Improvement Project in Dallas is causing major disruptions for drivers, with all lanes of I-30 between I-35E and I-45/U.S. 75 scheduled to close from 10:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, through 5:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, as part of the $888 million project to reconnect South Dallas with downtown.
