Jess Garland’s second single “I Tried (Live Again)” is a testament to her transformational journey from a challenging time in her life to becoming a self-employed artist, and she is also a winner of the “Maverick, Can Do Spirit” Award in Arts and Entertainment.
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Kamala Harris & Beyoncé Say: Get in Formation and Vote for Freedom
Harris closed the deal in Houston by sharing her inclusive vision of freedom, endorsed by hometown stars Bey and Kelly Rowland.
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Hunger Busters Hosts Meet the Chefs Charity Event to Help Fight Child Hunger in Dallas.
Dallas Ranked #2 in the Nation for Child Hunger. Celebrity Chefs to Craft Delectable Dishes to Raise Funds and Awareness of Child Hunger. Hunger Busters, a local nonprofit organization working […]
Posted inCriminal Justice
Following One Year into DART Contract with Inter-Con Security, Arrests Associated with Unhoused Demographic Spike
Last year, DART employed 100 transit officers from Inter-Con Security to fill ranks patrolling its stations and trains. However, the change in police staff has coincided with an increase in […]
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“The Road Gang” Derailed Dallas’s Streetcar Dreams, but Bike Friendly South Dallas is Leading a Two-Wheeled Revolution
A new wave of cycling enthusiasts is transforming South Dallas, revitalizing the neighborhood’s transportation infrastructure and fostering a sense of community.
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Kalani Brown’s Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser: Strike Out Cancer
In an inspiring blend of community spirit and athletic camaraderie, Dallas Wings’ center Kalani Brown recently hosted a heartwarming breast cancer awareness fundraiser at PINSTACK bowling alley. This event, Strike […]
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Trump’s Vow to Be a Dictator Will Destroy Us All
There were early warnings about Hitler and Nazi Germany, too. Keith Boykin gives us one to remember about Donald Trump.
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Dallas City Council Pauses Funding to Dallas Black Dance Theatre Amid Labor Dispute
The decision comes after the dancers, who voted to unionize in May, were terminated earlier this year. The dance company cites a social media video as grounds for the terminations, […]
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Can Less Mean More? Exploring 4-Day School Weeks
In an effort to encourage work-life balance and increase the morale of their employees, many companies now offer the benefit of shortened work weeks. Many of these companies also believe […]
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The New York Liberty Wins First WNBA Title in Franchise History
The New York Liberty won their first title in franchise history, but not without controversy. In the final seconds of the fourth quarter of Game 5, a foul was called […]