Dallas County has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the clawback of $70 million in public health funds, arguing that the demand was illegal and the funds were intended to address the effects of the pandemic and prepare for future public health crises.
Category: Local
Posted inTexas Tribune
Texas Suburbs Consider Leaving DART Amid Dissatisfaction with Service and Cost
Four Dallas suburbs are voting in May on whether to leave DART, citing dissatisfaction with the service, safety, and low ridership, and wanting to use their sales tax dollars to provide their own taxpayer-funded ride-hailing services.
Posted inBest of Black Dallas
The Best of the Best: A “Super-Cut” of BOBD 2025 winners & gala highlights!
Making a donation is the ultimate sign of solidarity. Actions speak louder than words. VIEW MORE PHOTOS FROM THE 6TH ANNUAL BEST OF BLACK DALLAS AWARDS HERE!
Posted inCommunity
South Fair CDC is awarded the Raul Reyes Housing Advocacy Award
The South Fair CDC was awarded the Raul Reyes Housing Advocacy Award at the Dallas Housing Coalition Annual Housing Summit, in recognition of their work to provide sustainable, affordable housing for low and moderate-income families in the South Dallas-Fair Park area.
Posted inSports
One Stadium, Three Stories: How Southern Dallas Shaped Championship Saturday
Southern Dallas football programs South Oak Cliff, Duncanville, and DeSoto showcased their depth, discipline, and expectation at AT&T Stadium, with two of them winning state championships and one leaving with a strong standard intact.
Posted inCommunity
Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Headlines “Build Your Own Superhero” Youth Workshop in South Dallas
The South Dallas Cultural Center, in partnership with the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis, hosted a creative empowerment workshop that invited South Dallas youth to explore identity, imagination and self-expression through art and Lego building.
Posted inHealth
Protecting Your Health This Winter with with Prism Health North Texas: Essential Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
Prism Health North Texas is urging Dallas residents to take proactive steps to protect their health this winter, such as getting vaccinated, washing their hands, covering coughs and sneezes, and getting enough rest.
Posted inTexas Tribune
State Funding for Private Pre-K in Texas Limited to Low-Income Families
Texas’ private school voucher program will provide up to $10,800 per year for families to send their children to private pre-K, but only those who already qualify for free public pre-K will be eligible.
Posted inPolitics
New Launch Alert: Dallas Weekly and The EDvocate Debut Dallas Streets and Seats
Dallas Weekly and The EDvocate Group have partnered to create a new model of civic engagement that prioritizes participatory action research, parent-as-teacher approaches, and equitable community engagement to increase voter turnout and ensure that the voices of Dallas residents are heard in decision-making.
Posted inMetro
Dallas Steps Into the Netflix Universe at Netflix House Grand Opening
Netflix House Dallas opened with a star-studded VIP party, featuring the cast of Stranger Things, Love is Blind, and more, and offers fans an immersive experience with themed attractions, food, and games.
