By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune March 3, 2024 “Panhandle residents begin rebuilding, even as fight to contain fires continues” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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Firefighters rush to subdue deadly Panhandle wildfire before dangerous conditions return Saturday
By Kate McGee, Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Feb. 29, 2024 “Firefighters rush to subdue deadly Panhandle wildfire before dangerous conditions return Saturday” was first published […]
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Trump, Biden to visit Texas in competing border trips Thursday
By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Feb. 26, 2024 “Trump, Biden to visit Texas in competing border trips Thursday” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media […]
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Dallas ISD’s pandemic plan to connect students didn’t work, new cheaper plan is now in effect
By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Almost three years ago, we told you about Dallas ISD’s innovative plan for students to access high-speed internet access at home by creating a […]
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Beyoncé Just Reclaimed Country Music, Mayor Eric Johnson is Getting Divorced, and a Primary Election is Right Around the Corner. Dallas, We Busy.
By Marlissa Collier Beyoncé, once again, stole all the shine and broke all of the world wide internet, when on Super Bowl Sunday, and on what was supposed to be […]
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First Black-Owned Bank West of Texas in the Works
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black There have never been enough Black-owned banks. What once was 134 financial institutions is now around 20, with a majority located across […]
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Not My Son’s “Every Step of The Way” Gala: A night of celebration and impact in Dallas
Brace yourself, Dallas! Not My Son (“NMS”), the unstoppable Black women-led non-profit powerhouse dedicated to dismantling city and national systems of oppression, is gearing up for its fourth annual gala, […]
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Empowering Students: How Good Trouble Shapes the Future of Protest
John Lewis’ policy of Good Trouble can help kids learn the value of protest and activism this Black History Month, with examples of peaceful resistance including protests, marches, and sit-ins.
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Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Feb. 16, 2024 “Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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Houston police investigating motive of woman killed after opening fire at Joel Osteen’s megachurch
By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Feb. 11, 2024 “Houston police investigating motive of woman killed after opening fire at Joel Osteen’s megachurch” was first published by The Texas Tribune, […]