The Texas Education Agency has taken over four school districts due to low academic performance, with six campuses receiving F grades, and critics argue that the state is penalizing districts based on factors beyond their control, such as poverty and inequality.
Category: Texas
Posted inThis Week
Dallas Struggles with Winter Preparedness as ‘DalAlaska’ Trends
The City of Dallas needs to invest in winter city services in order to protect its vulnerable residents from the annual trauma of power outages, burst pipes, property loss, missed wages, and loss of life caused by winter storms.
Posted inPolitics
Crockett Opens Texas Senate Primary With Double-Digit Lead, New Poll Shows
Jasmine Crockett has opened the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary with a 13 percentage point lead over her closest opponent, according to new internal polling released by her campaign.
Posted inSports
Living Proof: Home, Growth, and the Next Version of Keyonte George
Keyonte George, NBA player, recently returned to his hometown of Lewisville, Texas to reflect on his journey from there to the NBA, and to show kids that hard work can take you far.
Posted inVeterans
Seats for Heroes: Mavericks, American Airlines and Nick & Sam’s Honor Military in 19th Year Tradition
The Dallas Mavericks, American Airlines and Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse once again honored military service members through their annual Seats for Heroes night, providing 100 wounded and ill service members with a charter flight, three-course dinner and courtside seats to a Mavericks game.
Posted inEducation
Seen, Supported, and Set Up for Success: How Mentor Connector and Big Tex NexT Fest Are Changing Dallas Students’ Futures
Big Tex NexT Fest provided 454 high school juniors and seniors in North Texas with mentorship, financial literacy, workforce exposure, and real-world preparation, giving them clarity, confidence, and connection to pursue their goals after graduation.
Posted inPolitics
Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III Launches Congressional Campaign at Dallas Kickoff
Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III formally launched his campaign for Congress on January 12, 2026, during a kickoff event in Dallas, with a focus on justice, equity, and transparency in areas such as healthcare and education.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Dallas County Republicans Drop Hand-Counting Ballots, Citing Worker Shortage
Dallas County Republicans have decided against hand-counting ballots in the upcoming March primary, while Democrats in Dallas and Williamson counties will be required to cast ballots at assigned neighborhood polling places instead of countywide voting sites, which could potentially disenfranchise voters.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Texas Shares Voter Data with Justice Department Amid Privacy Debate
Texas has turned over its voter roll to the U.S. Justice Department in compliance with the Trump administration’s request for access to voter data, despite concerns over voter privacy and potential legal violations.
Posted inWord In Black
Black Wall Street: Building a Digital Ecosystem for Black Entrepreneurs
Black Wall Street is a digital ecosystem designed to provide Black entrepreneurs with the resources and infrastructure needed to succeed, while also promoting unity, sustainability, and legacy.