Rising R&B artist rjtheweirdo performed at Spotify’s inaugural RNB X Live festival in Irving, Texas, showcasing the depth of Dallas’ musical talent alongside established icons like Erykah Badu.
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Posted inCulture
Culturalyst Dallas Wants to Make the City’s Creative Talent Easier to Find
The Arts Community Alliance and the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture launched Culturalyst Dallas, a free digital platform designed to connect local artists, organizations, and audiences through a centralized hub for events and professional opportunities.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
Forest Theater Returns to Life After Five Decades of Darkness
The historic reopening of the Forest Theater in South Dallas on November 1 served as a momentous celebration of community resilience, cultural preservation, and generational connection.
Posted inSports
Dallas Trinity FC’s Second-Half Surge Powers 3-0 Victory Over Fort Lauderdale
Dallas Trinity FC defeated Fort Lauderdale United FC 3-0 at the Cotton Bowl behind second-half goals from Seven Castain, Juliet Moore, and Kalea Eichenberger.
Posted inSports
Irving and Flagg Lead Mavericks’ Winning Surge, Hand Thunder and Rockets Their First Losses of the SeasonÂ
The Dallas Mavericks secured back-to-back victories over the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets to reach a 4-2 record under new head coach Dusty May.
Posted inWomen
50/50 Women on Boards at SMU Cox Highlights the Push for More Women in Leadership
Women leaders met at Southern Methodist University on October 22 for a 50/50 Women on Boards event focused on increasing female participation in corporate boardrooms amid declining representation statistics.
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
South Dallas, After the Fair
The chairperson of the proposed Sunny South Dallas Public Improvement District is advocating for a new district to foster long-term economic growth and neighborhood revitalization in South Dallas following the State Fair.
Posted inSports
Rick Welts to Retire as Mavericks CEO at End of 2026
The Hall of Fame executive will step down at the end of 2026, handing leadership to current President Ethan Casson as the Mavericks pursue a new arena, entertainment district and broader vision for the franchise’s future in Dallas.
Posted inMetro
Nat Ford Begins DART Tenure With a Welcome, Tough Questions and a Promise to Be Visible
Nathaniel Ford Sr. began his first day as President and CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, promising visibility and accessibility while facing questions regarding his previous leadership at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
Posted inMetro
Five Key Projects Make up the Proposed $443 Million Public Safety Bond.
The proposed $443 million Dallas Public Safety Bond includes funding for five separate facility projects aimed at modernizing police and fire services, consolidating evidence storage, and enhancing emergency operations.
