Kyrie Irving will not return to the Dallas Mavericks for the rest of the 2025-26 NBA season as he continues rehabilitation from ACL reconstruction surgery, but will remain a visible presence around the team and is expected to return stronger next season.
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Revive the Culture: South Dallas Set to Shake the Floor with Step Show February 21
Revive The Culture Step Show, led by Grammy award-winner Dr. William Allen, is a cultural movement that celebrates the artistry of stepping while raising funds to support youth arts programming in South Dallas.
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City of Dallas Hosts Vibrant 214 Day Festival at City Hall
The City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture hosted “214 Day: Show Love for Dallas” to celebrate the city’s creative spirit, cultural pride, and community connections through live performances, interactive art, and a community quilt.
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James Talarico Calls for Unity, Accountability, Love at North Texas Rallies
James Talarico, Democratic Senate candidate for Texas, delivered a message of unity and love, while condemning ICE and corporate forces, and advocating for reinvestment in Texas communities.
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Fort Worth Mourns Loss of Former Mayor Pro Tem Gyna Bivens
Fort Worth is mourning the loss of former Mayor Pro Tem and longtime District 5 City Councilmember Gyna Bivens, who passed away after a three-month battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of revitalization and advocacy for the Stop Six community.
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Empowering Black Excellence: Navigating the New Era of Certification and Accountability
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.