Gina Hinojosa offers Texas voters a clear departure from the Abbott administration, but for Black Texans, questions remain. In her conversation with Dallas Weekly, Hinojosa outlined priorities on education, voting access and affordability, while leaving room for a more defined agenda addressing the specific racial and economic inequities Black communities continue to face.
Category: Politics
Posted inPolitics
An Introduction to Mayoral Candidate Michael Hinojosa
Former Dallas Independent School District superintendent Michael Hinojosa has become the first candidate to enter the race for Dallas mayor ahead of the November 2027 election.
Posted inPolitics
Dallas Weighs $500M Repair Bill Against Relocation for Aging City Hall
Dallas is conducting a due diligence study to determine whether to repair its aging City Hall for an estimated $500 million to $600 million or seek more cost-effective alternatives within its broader portfolio of over 500 public facilities.
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
Coffee Culture and a Comeback: South Dallas’ Next Chapter
New businesses and major developments, including Shipley Do-Nuts, Starbucks, and the restoration of historical venues like Aranda’s and the Green Parrot, are revitalizing South Dallas by providing essential services and economic opportunities.
Posted inFinance
Talarico, Mark Cuban discuss AI, sports betting and the future of the economy in Fort Worth
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico and entrepreneur Mark Cuban discussed artificial intelligence, sports betting, and economic competition during a meeting at Fort Worth’s Ridge Theater.
Posted inFinance
The Clock Is Already Running on Dallas’ Next Budget
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert detailed the city’s complex budgeting process and the challenges of addressing a projected shortfall as the city prepares a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year starting October 1.
Posted inPolitics
Talarico pitches ‘A New American Dream’ as economic agenda centers workers, affordability
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico launched his statewide “New American Dream Tour” in Arlington, unveiling an economic platform focused on affordability, wage increases, and expanded access to essential services.
Posted inLocal
Dallas Unveils Plan for 75 Transitional Pallet Homes in South Dallas
Dallas city officials announced plans to establish a transitional pallet neighborhood featuring approximately 75 homes and wraparound services on underutilized TxDOT property in South Dallas to address chronic homelessness.
Posted inPolitics
Tolbert Defends Dallas Budget Decisions Amid Furlough Questions
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert announced that more than 4,000 city employees are expected to take mandatory unpaid furlough days this fiscal year to help address an estimated $25 million budget shortfall.
Posted inPolitics
Tracking the outreach: A timeline of James Talarico’s engagement with Black Texans ahead of November
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate election in Texas, has been actively engaging with Black communities across the state through various events, policy announcements, and interviews, resulting in a significant increase in support among Black voters.
