Philanthropist and co-founder of Toast for Charity, Lauren Quinn is a native of Port Arthur, Texas. After graduating from Abraham Lincoln High School in 2001, Lauren accepted a scholarship to […]
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What’s the Biggest Problem for K-12 Schools in Texas?
K-12 schools have had a challenging few years. From the COVID-19 pandemic to online schooling, students, teachers and parents have had to juggle and navigate the unknown. There are several […]
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South Polk Pizzeria: A Delicious Success
This article is brought to you by JPMorgan Chase It’s 6:30 a.m., a good five and a half hours before South Polk Pizzeria opens its doors for the daily lunch […]
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The unseen barriers hindering affordable housing in your town
By Sam Kaye Although many Americans aspire to predetermined notions of what an American home and neighborhood should look like, the stark shortage of affordable housing makes those visions increasingly […]
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Climate Change: The Health Effects of Racial Disparities
According to multiple studies on heat, extreme cold, hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires, people of color are at higher risk of climate-related health impacts than whites. The study also found evidence […]
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She Reps: Anita and Marquita
Anita C. Heiskell Anita Heiskell is the Co-Director of the Miss JuneteenthDFW Pageant along with being a certified social graces etiquette and image consultant, and the founder and owner of […]
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Witherite Law Group To Serve As Primary Sponsor Of The Kier’s Hope 5th Annual 5k Run And Fun Walk During Sickle Cell Awareness Month Â
Approximately 400 runners expected to participate in the event benefitting the Kier’s Hope Foundation Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck announced it is the primary sponsor of this year’s Kier’s Hope […]
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City of Dallas reopens Juanita J. Craft House as civil rights museum
By Raven Jordan The Juanita J. Craft House, a South Dallas historical landmark, was reopened as a Civil Rights Museum on Saturday, May 20. Juanita J. Craft was an activist, […]
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Texas Legislature passes bill to offer new moms a year of Medicaid coverage
Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The Texas House and Senate voted for the proposal, capping a yearslong effort to extend coverage for low-income moms. Medicaid covers half of all […]
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What’s up with fake meat?
By Laine Bergeson Becco Meatless burgers are having a moment. Once the province of vegetarian restaurants and college-dorm kitchens, they’re now turning up everywhere from fast-food chains to big-box grocery […]