WNBA star Angel Reese has expanded her cultural influence through a multi-faceted collaboration featuring her own Barbie Signature doll, a Barbie-inspired Angel Reese 1 basketball shoe, and a limited-edition apparel collection.
Category: This Week
Posted inSports
Dallas Wings To Play At American Airlines Center For 2027 Season
The Dallas Wings announced they will move their home games from Arlington’s College Park Center to the American Airlines Center in Dallas starting with the 2027 season.
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
Evolution Is Not Erasure: Why South Dallas Can Grow Without Losing Its Soul
Real estate developer Scottie Smith II argues that strategic urban development and affordable housing initiatives in South Dallas aim to foster community evolution and prosperity rather than displacement.
Posted inEducation
Dallas ISD Launches Central Hub to Help Families Prepare for New School Year
Dallas Independent School District is preparing to welcome over 140,000 students for the upcoming school year by offering various Back-to-School resources and hosting an enrollment kickoff event on August 1.
Posted inLocal
DART Selects Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. To Lead Transit Agency
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors appointed Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., formerly the CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, as the agency’s next president and chief executive officer in a 9-4 vote.
Posted inBusiness
Impact Ventures Receives Federal CDFI Certification, Expanding Access to Capital for Underestimated Entrepreneurs
Impact Ventures has been certified as a CDFI by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s CDFI Fund, allowing it to deploy capital at scale and provide entrepreneurs in underserved communities with equitable access to financial resources.
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.
Posted inEducation
All Choices Aren’t Good Choices
Texas education has shifted over the past year with the passage of Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2, which created Texas Education Freedom Accounts and increased funding for public schools, but many families still face barriers to accessing these resources due to a lack of training, staffing, and resources.
Posted inWomen
Dallas Wings’ Five-Game Surge Faces Next Test Against New York
The Dallas Wings have extended their winning streak to five games, their longest since 2016, with a 96-91 comeback victory over the Chicago Sky, demonstrating their depth and resilience with contributions from players throughout the roster.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved By Purpose: Celebrating Aunts (and Uncles)
National Aunt and Uncle Day is celebrated on July 26th, and is an opportunity to show appreciation for the impact aunts and uncles have had on families, with creative gift ideas and activities to honor them.
