Texas schools are implementing new policies, facilities, and legislative mandates for the 2025-2026 school year, including a ban on personal communication devices, a requirement to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, and a prohibition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.
Category: Local
Posted inThe Weekend
40 LOVE Legacy Builder Ceremony Serves Culture, Community, and Celebration in Dallas
The inaugural 40 LOVE Legacy Builder Ceremony celebrated Black excellence and honored the contributions of individuals committed to preserving Black stories and legacy for future generations, while also showcasing the next generation of leaders.
Posted inThis Week
Black Journalism’s New Era: James A Washington Foundation Reshapes Narrative
The James A. Washington Foundation officially launched its mission with a fundraiser at Mokah Coffee & Tea to support Dallas Weekly and its commitment to providing reliable, relevant, and community-centered reporting in the face of federal budget cuts.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
Winner’s Tower at MLK: Bold or Bust?
Winner’s Development Corporation, led by Pastor Raphael Adebayo and Ed Okpa, has proposed a 24-story luxury condominium tower in South Dallas, which would require the demolition of several existing buildings, and has been met with mixed reactions from the community.
Posted inEvents
JAWS Foundation E-blast for 8/4
Join us August 5th! It all started as a way to honor our late publisher and protect the future of Black storytelling. Last December, we shared the idea with you […]
Posted inHealth
Starting Strong: Prism Health North Texas Pediatric Provider Champions Care for South Dallas Kids
Prism Health North Texas’s South Dallas Health Center offers comprehensive, affordable, and accessible pediatric care to families in South Dallas, with a focus on trust-building and cultural competency.
Posted inMusic
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Make Music History: “Abi & Alan” Album to be Heard Live First During Exclusive US Tour
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist will premiere their collaborative album “Abi & Alan” exclusively during their live tour performances before its official release on August 29, 2025.
Posted inHomepage
Trinity Park Conservancy and Greenspace Dallas Announce 2025 Trinity River Crew Program
The Trinity River Crew program, presented by Bank of America, is returning for the summer of 2025, providing paid opportunities for Dallas-area high school students to engage in environmental education, conservation work, and leadership training along the Trinity River.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Charter Trap: How Texas’s Approval System Fuels Inequity in Public Education
Texas is expanding charter schools while defunding public education — especially in Black and Latino communities. This story examines how state policy, vouchers, and uneven accountability are reshaping opportunity for millions of students.
Posted inLocal
DART UPDATE: Modified Rail Service Notice
Due to a system disruption, limited morning rail service is operating between Victory Station, Union Station, and Pearl Station, with bus bridge shuttle service connecting riders to the CBD.
