Absentee fathers and the issues that come as a result have been criticized for being a catch-all explanation for more complex issues. I spoke with Crystal Lockett-Thomas about the effects of an absentee father, how the issue is discussed, and the work that can be done to rectify the pain of an absent parent.
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Uvalde gunman legally bought AR rifles days before shooting, law enforcement says
BY REESE OXNER, Texas Tribune, texastribune.org The gunman in the deadliest school shooting in Texas history bought two AR-style rifles legally just after his 18th birthday — days before his […]
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Top Texas Republicans resist gun control and push for more armed teachers and police at schools in wake of Uvalde shooting
BY JOSHUA FECHTER, Texas Tribune, texastribune.org In the hours after a gunman killed more than 20 people at a South Texas elementary school Tuesday, the state’s top Republicans sought to […]
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“We are in mourning”: As parents awaited news, Uvalde residents processed their shock and grief
BY ERIN DOUGLAS AND JASON BEEFERMAN, Texas Tribune, texastribune.org UVALDE — Dozens of families in this South Texas town, roiled by the deadliest school shooting in modern Texas history, waited […]
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21 killed at Uvalde elementary in Texas’ deadliest school shooting ever
Robb Elementary teaches second, third and fourth grade students in Uvalde, which is about 85 miles west of San Antonio. Gov. Greg Abbott said the shooter is believed to have […]
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JPMorgan Chase walks it like they talk it at the Wealth Summit in Dallas
by Jess Washington This past Saturday, DW was in attendance for JPMorgan Chase’s Black & Hispanic Wealth Summit held at Gilley’s Dallas. The event quickly sold out, with attendees eager […]
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Mya performs @ the 37th Annual Quest for Success Awards
Guests at The Quest Awards enjoyed a seated lunch, live entertainment from Grammy award singer Mya and a special video presentation highlighting the Quest for Success honorees’ secrets to success.
Posted inThe Weekend
FREE Legal assistance to all residents of Dallas County
Verna’s H.E.L.P. Foundation offering free legal assistance to Dallas County residents Legal clinics will be held Saturday, May 21, to inform Dallas County residents about propositions that were recently passed […]
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Grand Jury Indicts Police Officers Filmed Injuring Protesters in 2020
By Steven Monacelli Almost two years after the tragic murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police sparked protests across the country, three police officers accused of assaulting […]
Posted inCulture
Matthew Knowles, Anita Hawkins, David C. Williams and Many Others to be recognized at the ‘You Can Live Again’
A Dallas-based empowerment organization for men and women seeking inspiration following life’s struggles – will present the You Can Live Again Expo and Awards Announcements at Edison’s on May 21st […]
