by Aziah Siid A metro Houston teenager who was suspended from school for refusing to cut his dreadlocks has urged a judge to let him go back to that school so […]
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Dallas Weekly Joins News Media Alliance’s ‘Support Journalism Fly-In’ In Washington, D.C.
The Dallas Weekly joined advocates from across the nation in Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers on Capital Hill and emphasize the critical role of quality journalism in a democratic society, advocating for fairness for local publications and the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act.
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Beyond the Badge: Dallas PD Officer Darron Burks’ Death Echoes Across Black Greek Society
Officer Darron Burks, a rookie member of the Dallas Police Department, was fatally shot while on duty Thursday night, prompting an outpouring of grief and support from the community and law enforcement agencies and Black Greek society.
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Texas Athletes Shine at the 2024 Olympics with 53 Medals
The United States dominated the 2024 Olympics with 53 medals won by athletes with Texas ties, including Sha’Carri Richardson, Tara Davis-Woodhall, Simone Biles, and Jordan Chiles, who celebrated their victories with unique Texas-style celebrations.
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Texas Pushing a Christian Agenda? TEA Unveils Curriculum Proposal with Biblical References
The Texas Education Agency has proposed a new curriculum that includes biblical references in reading and language arts lessons, sparking a heated debate over the separation of church and state and the inclusion of diverse world religions.
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Top Texas election official acknowledges threats to ballot secrecy
By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Rules and practices meant to promote transparency also create vulnerabilities for voters, lawmakers were told. A top state election official acknowledged that […]
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Texas education leaders unveil Bible-infused elementary school curriculum
By Pooja Salhotra and Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune “Texas education leaders unveil Bible-infused elementary school curriculum” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that […]
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City of Dallas and Dallas ISD to Open Resource Center for Residents Impacted by Recent Storms
Dallas – The City of Dallas, in partnership with Dallas Independent School District, will sponsor a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) this weekend at Truett Elementary located 1810 Inadale Avenue in […]
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Texas officials compromised ballot secrecy as they increased election transparency
By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune, and Karen Brooks Harper and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune In limited instances, the choices some Texas voters make can later be […]
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Texas Is Overrun with Childcare Deserts
By Aswad Walker Originally appeared in Word in Black Texas, we have a problem. Not only are there far too many food deserts and digital/technology deserts dogging communities of color, […]
