DICK’S House of Sport on Dallas Parkway opened with a grand celebration featuring appearances from Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver George Pickens, as well as a 3-on-3 youth basketball showcase headlined by Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale.
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Dr. Frederick Haynes III Takes Medical Leave for Surgery and Recovery
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Senior Pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, has announced he will be taking a temporary medical leave of absence for surgery and recovery, with Rev. David Malcolm McGruder overseeing pastoral duties in his absence.
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Federal Compliance or Federal Concession?
The City of Dallas is hosting community engagement meetings to discuss the potential loss of federal funding due to President Trump’s executive orders, and residents are expressing frustration over the city’s compliance with the orders.
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Leading Dallas Toward Health Equity: Dr. John Carlo and Prism Health North Texas
Prism Health North Texas is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike that provides affordable, accessible healthcare to over 15,000 patients in Dallas, with a sliding fee scale that can make the fee for appointments as low as $10 for those paying out-of-pocket, and a range of services including adult and pediatric primary care, women’s health services, dental care, mental and behavioral health support, and on-site pharmacies.
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Fort Worth Hires Eddie GarcÃa as Police Chief, a Controversial Choice
Eddie GarcÃa has been appointed as Fort Worth’s newest police chief, bringing with him a mixed legacy from his time in Dallas and a controversial relationship with Austin’s City Manager T.C. Broadnax.
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LMA announces newsrooms in the 2025 national cohort of the Lab for Journalism Funding
The 2025 national cohort of the LMA Lab for Journalism Funding has selected 20 news organizations to participate in a six-month program to develop strategies to fund essential local journalism via philanthropy.
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Winner’s Tower at MLK: Bold or Bust?
Winner’s Development Corporation, led by Pastor Raphael Adebayo and Ed Okpa, has proposed a 24-story luxury condominium tower in South Dallas, which would require the demolition of several existing buildings, and has been met with mixed reactions from the community.
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Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Make Music History: “Abi & Alan” Album to be Heard Live First During Exclusive US Tour
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist will premiere their collaborative album “Abi & Alan” exclusively during their live tour performances before its official release on August 29, 2025.
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Trinity Park Conservancy and Greenspace Dallas Announce 2025 Trinity River Crew Program
The Trinity River Crew program, presented by Bank of America, is returning for the summer of 2025, providing paid opportunities for Dallas-area high school students to engage in environmental education, conservation work, and leadership training along the Trinity River.
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DART UPDATE: Modified Rail Service Notice
Due to a system disruption, limited morning rail service is operating between Victory Station, Union Station, and Pearl Station, with bus bridge shuttle service connecting riders to the CBD.
