The Texas Fifteenth Court of Appeals upheld a final judgment declaring Attorney General Ken Paxton’s prosecutor reporting rules invalid and barred their enforcement against several challenging counties.
Category: Texas
Posted inBusiness
Adjwoa Hogue Brings Cannabis Wellness to Her Oak Cliff Roots
Adjwoa Hogue has launched Ash & Nectar, a hemp and cannabis wellness brand based in Oak Cliff, aiming to address historical racial disparities in the industry while honoring her family’s entrepreneurial legacy.
Posted inSports
Dallas Wings Sign Deja Kelly To Developmental Player Contract
The Dallas Wings signed guard Deja Kelly to a Developmental Player contract following her standout performance in the Upshot League.
Posted inLGBTQIA+
For the Masc Gent Bosses, Pride Is More Than a Parade
The Masc Gent Bosses, a Dallas-based collective of Black queer professionals, concluded its fifth anniversary Pride season with a focus on expanding its mission through advocacy and community building beyond the annual parade.
Posted inOpinion
A Constituent Questions Crockett’s Use of a Congressional Recognition
A constituent criticized U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. Venton Jones for presenting a congressional recognition to singer Chris Brown, arguing that the gesture prioritized celebrity over accountability for his history of violence and missed an opportunity for voter mobilization.
Posted inTexas
Gina Hinojosa Isn’t Ann Richards — And Texas May Be Asking a Different Question
Gina Hinojosa offers Texas voters a clear departure from the Abbott administration, but for Black Texans, questions remain. In her conversation with Dallas Weekly, Hinojosa outlined priorities on education, voting access and affordability, while leaving room for a more defined agenda addressing the specific racial and economic inequities Black communities continue to face.
Posted inLGBTQIA+
Texas Legislator Venton Jones Celebrates Marriage to Partner Gregory Scott
Texas State Representative Venton Jones announced his marriage to Gregory D. Scott Jr., following a proposal made on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives.
Posted inBusiness
NCTRCA Hosts MET Gala Inspired Event to Empower Small Business Ecosystems
The North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency hosted its annual gala, featuring keynote speaker Mikki Taylor, to advocate for intentional and sustained support of Black-owned businesses.
Posted inPolitics
Talarico pitches ‘A New American Dream’ as economic agenda centers workers, affordability
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico launched his statewide “New American Dream Tour” in Arlington, unveiling an economic platform focused on affordability, wage increases, and expanded access to essential services.
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Dr. Brandy Alfred Named New CEO of Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League
The Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League appointed Dr. Brandy Alfred as its new chief executive officer to lead efforts in workforce development and economic equity across North Texas.
