Klay Thompson, a veteran NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks, has embraced the world beyond basketball by exploring new cultures, cuisines, and experiences, while also giving back through charitable initiatives.
Category: Local
Posted inEducation
Texas Universities Review Courses After Viral Video Sparks Controversy
Texas A&M University and other Texas universities have been reviewing their courses and syllabi to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, following a viral video of a student confronting a professor over a discussion of gender identity in a children’s literature class.
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End of Year Tips to Purchase Your Dream Vehicle
With the holiday season approaching, it is important to set a budget, look for deals, test drive the vehicle, determine whether to finance or lease, and research electric vehicles before making a purchase.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Cost of Compliance: Texas Students Caught in the Fallout of SB 12
Texas’s Senate Bill 12, which bans public K-12 schools from authorizing student clubs based on sexual orientation or gender identity, has created confusion and tension in schools, with teachers and students struggling to navigate the restrictions and find clarity.
Posted inEntertainment
Alfredo: The Tour Turns South Side Ballroom Into a Hip-Hop Ramen Shop
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist are celebrating their two collaborative albums, Alfredo and Alfredo 2, with a North American tour that kicked off in Philadelphia on September 20 and will conclude in San Francisco on November 9.
Posted inLocal
The State Fair Was The Worst Thing To Happen To Fair Park
Despite generating $80 million in revenue annually, Fair Park has been a source of neglect and broken promises for the surrounding South Dallas community, with residents calling for the city to invest in the area and provide lasting benefits from major events.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Perfected in the Process
Shewanda Riley, a Dallas-based author, reflects on her journey of overcoming perfectionism and finding success in writing, emphasizing the importance of the process of writing rather than just the finished product.
Posted inCulture
The Future of Black Cultural Institutions in Dallas
The African American Museum of Dallas, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and The Black Academy of Arts and Letters have all experienced recent changes in leadership, funding, and programming, and are facing political pressure to preserve Black history and culture.
Posted inVeterans
Our Fight At Home: From the Fleet to a Firm Foundation
Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp, a 33-year Navy veteran, is using his experience to build a mission of helping veterans find clarity and purpose after leaving the military, while also utilizing physical exercise and community resources to reduce PTSD symptoms.
Posted inLocal
Dallas Councilmembers Accuse Colleagues of Violating Texas Open Meetings Act
District 7 Councilmember Adam Bazaldua and District 9 Councilmember Paula Blackmon accused four members of the City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act by convening without public notice or access, while District 3 Councilmember Zarin D. Gracey defended his participation in the disputed meeting.
