By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune, and Karen Brooks Harper and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune In limited instances, the choices some Texas voters make can later be […]
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Texas Is Overrun with Childcare Deserts
By Aswad Walker Originally appeared in Word in Black Texas, we have a problem. Not only are there far too many food deserts and digital/technology deserts dogging communities of color, […]
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Dallas Mavs Just One Win Away From NBA Finals
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 to take a 3-0 lead in the series, with Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić scoring 33 points each, and Dereck Lively II suffering a neck sprain.
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It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching.
By Jasper Scherer, Zach Despart and Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “It’s primary runoff election day in Texas. Here’s what we’re watching.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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At least 7 dead in North Texas after severe storms
BY BRUCE SCHREINER, JULIO CORTEZ AND KEN MILLER, ASSOCIATED PRESS The storms spawned a tornado that overturned heavy recreational vehicles and shut down an interstate near Dallas. A series of powerful […]
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After George Floyd’s Murder, a Minneapolis Church Builds Community
by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 25, 2024, marks four years since George Floyd was murdered — on May 25, 2020 — by white former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin, who was […]
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Preserved by Purpose – Spiritual Selfie
10 years ago, I travelled to Paris, France and Vienna, Austria by myself for a brief vacation in mid-summer. As much as I enjoyed visiting some of the most […]
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TwoGether Land Day 2 Recap – Hollywood Bay Bay’s All-Stars Confirms Hip-Hop Reigns Supreme in Dallas
Twogether Land Music Festival in Dallas, TX, closed out its inaugural run with a lineup of hip-hop legends and R&B rising stars, while also highlighting the city’s commitment to local talent and businesses, and the potential impact of the festival on the surrounding South Dallas neighborhood.
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Day 1 Recap: Twogether Land Kicks Off in Dallas with Hip-Hop Royalty and R&B Fire
The inaugural Twogether Land festival in Dallas, Texas featured a star-studded lineup of hip-hop legends and R&B favorites, as well as activations and podcasts, making it a force to be reckoned with in the music festival scene.
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Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman
By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan […]
