The North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) is helping Black entrepreneurs in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex navigate the regulatory hurdles of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and ACDBE programs, while also providing guidance on how to build lasting wealth through strategic certification and accountability.
Category: Texas
Posted inTexas Tribune
Political Influencers Reshape Texas Senate Primary Discourse
A Dallas-based political content creator accused State Rep. James Talarico of making a racist remark about Colin Allred, sparking a heated online proxy war between content creators and candidates in the Texas Democratic Senate primary.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Democrats Push for More Inclusive Texas Social Studies Curriculum
The State Board of Education is revising the social studies curriculum to include more diverse topics and perspectives, with the final decisions due by summer and the new curriculum appearing in classrooms at the start of the 2030-31 school year.
Posted inTexas Tribune
State Takeovers in Texas Schools Face Criticism for Ignoring Societal Factors
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.
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.
