McDonald’s is hosting its 10th Anniversary McDonald’s Read-In on February 28th to promote literacy and cultural heritage, featuring guest speaker DeDe McGuire, free books, Happy Meals, and photo opportunities.
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Kyrie Irving to Miss Remainder of 2025–26 Season as Recovery Continues
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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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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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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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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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.
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Don’t Miss ‘Fat Ham’ At Kalita Humphreys Theater Through Feb. 8
James Ijames’ Fat Ham, a 2022 Broadway hit comedy, is making its regional premiere in Dallas at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, featuring a cast of powerful performers and a story of a young queer Black man trying to find joy in the chaos of his family’s backyard barbecue.
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A Foundation Recognized: Mark Aguirre’s Jersey Finally Joins the Rafters
Mark Aguirre’s No. 24 jersey was retired by the Dallas Mavericks, honoring the franchise’s first true star and acknowledging the foundation he laid for the team’s success in the 1980s.
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DMA’s ‘A Jeweled Affair’ Showcases Local Artists and Commitment to Accessibility
The Dallas Museum of Art’s Junior Associates hosted their 2026 Winter Party, a creative formal themed “A Jeweled Affair”, to raise funds for the museum’s mission of access, education, and community engagement, while also spotlighting local artists and celebrating the museum’s commitment to accessibility.
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Dallas Open & Nexo Serve Up Community Renewal:Â West Dallas Gets Tennis Court Upgrade
The Nexo Dallas Open, a global tennis tournament, has partnered with a digital assets platform to provide new tennis courts at Heidi B. Moore Park in West Dallas, increasing access to the sport for the local Latino community.
