The McKesson Foundation has invested $2.5 million in the development of the McKesson Market Grove within the new Community Park at Fair Park, which will provide access to greenspace, health-centered community programming, and other amenities to the surrounding neighborhoods.
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The Playwright’s Leap: Tasha Williams Builds a Theater Dream in North Texas
Tasha Williams is using her independent production company, Tasha Studios Productions, to explore Black love, friendship, marriage, personal growth and healing through her upcoming stage play, What She’s Having, which premieres July 10-12 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson.
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Soulshine: Summertime Celebration at Bonton Farms Strengthens Community Bonds
Community leaders, supporters, and advocates gathered at Bonton Farms for an evening of fellowship and celebration, highlighting the organization’s ongoing work to improve health, create economic opportunities, and foster community development in South Dallas.
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One Year Later: Park South Family YMCA’s Impact on South Dallas Community
The Park South Family YMCA celebrated its one-year anniversary of reopening with a day-long event featuring food, activities, and fellowship, highlighting the organization’s commitment to the South Dallas community and its legacy of providing a place to learn, grow, connect, and thrive.
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FIFA Fan Festival Dallas Showcases Women Transforming Sports Through STEM
The #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers installation at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas features 26 life-sized, 3D-printed statues of women in STEM careers transforming the sports industry, including two Dallas-area women, to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM.
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Dallas Leadership Foundation Hosts Juneteenth Community Service Event
The Dallas Leadership Foundation is hosting its annual Transform(ING) Dallas community service activation on June 19-20, 2026, inviting residents, businesses, churches and community organizations to join in two days of hands-on projects to make a lasting impact in neighborhoods throughout the city.
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Dallas residents voice concerns, gain insight, and explore organizing solutions at data center film screening and discussion
Texas advocacy groups gathered to discuss the rapid expansion of data centers across Texas and the potential impact on local communities, highlighting concerns about energy use, water consumption, public infrastructure and environmental issues.
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South Dallas/Fair Park Area Plan Gets Green Light From Dallas City Council
The Dallas City Council adopted the South Dallas/Fair Park Authorized Hearing (PD 595) after nearly five years of planning and community engagement, marking a major milestone in the community’s long-term vision for equitable development.
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Healthcare Without the Guesswork: How Prism Health North Texas Helps Families Access Affordable Care
Prism Health North Texas is a nonprofit community health center that provides comprehensive, affordable healthcare services to patients of all ages, regardless of insurance status or income.
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Your home is an investment –How to create generational wealth
Homeownership can be a powerful tool for building generational wealth, providing financial stability, tax deductions, and the potential for equity growth and profit when sold.
