Planning with Purpose is a monthly educational series from DW and Mansfield Funeral Home that encourages families to approach funeral planning as an extension of life planning, providing them with the knowledge needed to ease emotional and financial burdens before a crisis occurs.
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Posted inThis Week
Christopher Wagley to Lead Resource Center as New CEO
Christopher Wagley has been appointed as the new CEO of Resource Center, a national LGBTQIA+ nonprofit organization, succeeding CeCe Cox who is set to retire in early 2027.
Posted inBlack History
National Juneteenth Observance Foundation  (NJOF)
The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation will host its 9th Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX in October 2026 to celebrate Miss Opal Lee’s 100th birthday and to advance Juneteenth education and year-round programming.
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Summer Is Flying By, Don’t Let Back-to-School Vaccines Pass You By
Texas law requires students to have certain vaccines before attending school, and Parkland Health Centers offer walk-in vaccinations to make it easy for families to get their children vaccinated.
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
South Dallas Development: Balancing Investment and Community
Can Southern Dallas grow without losing the people and history that define it? In the debut edition of The Neighborhood Ledger, real estate developer and community advocate Scottie Smith II examines the conversation surrounding PD595, neighborhood investment, and the critical difference between growth that strengthens communities and development that leaves residents behind.
Posted inMetro
Micaela Watkins: Dallas City Hall Debate Is About More Than a Building
The debate over the future of Dallas City Hall has sparked concerns about public trust, transparency, and the inclusion of underserved communities in the decision-making process, with residents and stakeholders calling for a more detailed and independently vetted comparison of the costs of restoration, relocation, and demolition.
Posted inMetro
A DARTable Day for the Music Lover
DART makes it easy to explore Dallas’ vibrant music scene, from country music at The Rustic to jazz at Reveler’s Hall and blues in Deep Ellum, with a variety of venues accessible via the Red, Blue, Green, and Orange lines.
Posted inSports
Vanta Athletics Brings Street Soccer Culture to Downtown Dallas
Vanta Athletics has created a vibrant rooftop soccer pitch in Dallas, offering daily pick-up games, community events, and tournaments, while celebrating cross-cultural connections and providing a space for athletes of all ages to come together.
Posted inCriminal Justice
High-Profile Legal Team Takes on Karmelo Anthony’s Appeal in Austin Metcalf Death Case
A team of prominent attorneys has been assembled to represent Karmelo Anthony in post-conviction proceedings following his recent sentencing in the death of Austin Metcalf, and will conduct an independent review of the trial record while pursuing all available avenues of appeal.
Posted inCommunity
Fair Park Community Park Awarded $2.5 Million Grant from McKesson Foundation To Advance Health Access In South Dallas
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.
