The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to use the new congressional map in 2026, which will favor Republicans in the midterm elections and has caused Democratic incumbents to face tough decisions about their reelection plans.
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Civic Leaders host Celebration for young Black journalists awarded with Lone Star Emmy
Overview: Dixon Circle community leader Dr. Pamela Grayson hosted an event on the morning of Nov 22nd, 2025 to celebrate local reporter Brittani Moncrease-Sanders and photographer/videographer Daryl Golden for winning a 2025 Lone Star Emmy for their work on the WFAA special: The Black Vote and Why It Matters. The event proceeded with speeches from civic leaders about the importance of voting, and Black journalist’s critical role in accurately reporting stories about South Dallas. Afterwards, the awardees had a photoshoot with their families and supporters.
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Texas Redistricting Map Gets Green Light From Supreme Court for 2026 Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can use its new, GOP friendly congressional map while a legal challenge plays out, temporarily pausing a lower court ruling that had blocked the map from going into effect.
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Texas May Give Every Baby $1,000 Investment, Inspired by Trump’s Federal Plan
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has proposed a state program to give every baby born in Texas $1,000 invested in the stock market, modeled after a federal plan created as part of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislation.
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State Comptroller’s Office Removes Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses From HUB Program
The state Comptroller’s office has removed women- and minority-owned businesses from the Historically Underutilized Business program and renamed it the Veteran Heroes United in Business program, which will now focus on businesses owned by disabled veterans.
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The Chicana-led Community Resistance To ICE Impunity In DFW
Vecinos Unidos DFW is a grassroots movement of seven Chicana women who are fighting to protect the rights of migrants and undocumented people in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, providing assistance to those facing ICE detention and calling for volunteers and donations to support their efforts.
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Democrats Celebrate as Texas Sees Political Shift
Texas voters have sent a clear message that they want leaders who focus on competence and solutions, not partisanship, and Democrats have found a model that works to deliver on those expectations.
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Dallas Mavericks Part Ways with Nico Harrison
The Dallas Mavericks have relieved Nico Harrison of his duties as general manager and president of basketball operations, effective immediately, and named Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi as co-interim general managers to oversee basketball operations while the organization conducts a search for a permanent replacement.
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Rehmet’s Strong Showing in Texas Senate Race Boosts Democratic Hopes
Democrat Taylor Rehmet led the special election to succeed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock in a red-leaning North Texas Senate seat, coming within three percentage points of an outright win, and will face off against conservative activist Leigh Wambsganss in a runoff election in January.
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Black Peace Disrupted by White Men at Sankofa Caravan in Galveston
The National Black United Front’s annual Sankofa Caravan to the Ancestors was disrupted by two white men who attempted to provoke a confrontation, but the police saw through their lie and arrested one of them, while the other left the beach.