Where are you living? The past, the present or the future? As we begin 2023, many of us are still looking at 2022, 2017 or even further back. There is nothing wrong with being nostalgic and thinking about great memories. However, there is a problem when looking back causes us to get stuck […]
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Family-Owned B&B Theatres Opens Newly Remodeled North Richland Hills Cinema!
Jan 9, 20223 – B&B Theatres, the nation’s largest privately-held theater chain, is pleased to announce the January 19th Grand Opening of the B&B Theatres North Richland Hills 8, located at 8380 Davis Boulevard in North Richland Hills, Texas! Doors will open at 6pm for showtimes beginning at 6:30pm. Tickets and showtimes can be found […]
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Dallas Animal Services halfway to “clean break,” extending $150 offer for fosters of remaining dogs
Dallas – Like many shelters and boarding facilities across the region, Dallas Animal Services (DAS) has experienced an increase of canine upper respiratory infections (URI), including the canine influenza virus (CIV). To maximize lifesaving and minimize the spread of URI in the building, DAS and Friends of DAS are extending their offer to provide anyone […]
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House, Senate Pass Legislation to Lower Cost of Inmate Telephone Calls
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Exorbitant telephone call rates have historically made it almost impossible for loved ones to keep in touch with family and friends behind bars. In 2017, Reesy Floyd-Thompson, who calls herself a “digital wonder woman,” said she had to deal with the shame of the incarceration of a significant […]
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Deep Ellum Open Studios Returns, With More Live Painting and Big Announcements for District’s 150th Celebration in 2023
On Thursday, Jan. 19, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Deep Ellum Foundation will kick off Deep Ellum’s 150th anniversary celebration with an invite-only black-tie reception. The event will host stakeholders and invited guests, including Dr. Alan Govenar, Deep Ellum historian, and Councilman Jesse Moreno, to preview the year-long celebrations throughout 2023. This will include […]
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She Reps: LIRA
What is LIRA? Leadership, Integrity, Respect and Accountability [L.I.R.A], was started by my sister and I wanting to create a way to give back to the Dallas Community. We have formed a team who have dedicated their sole purpose in life to serving, educating and developing the lives of those who may not have means […]
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West Dallas homeowners couldn’t access City funds for home repairs, so the City eliminated the barrier
By Jeffrey Ruiz Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Co-reported by Bethany Erickson, D Magazine Patsy Ruth Jackson struggled to hold back tears when she learned she might finally receive the home repairs she needs to move back into her West Dallas house. The Dallas City Council voted last week to forgo the home insurance requirement for […]
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Advocates Urge Educators to Heed Children’s Cry for Help by Changing School Culture
By Shirley L. Smith Originally appeared in Word in Black Advocates say we can better support students by making grief training and counseling available in all American schools. The COVID-19 pandemic and America’s continuing struggle with gun violence have shined a long overdue spotlight on the impact of grief on children. Child advocates are hoping […]
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Mama2Mama: Founder of Nu Standard, Autumn Yarbrough talks hair care, and the science of balancing it all
By Jess Washington, COO of Dallas Weekly I knew when I met Autumn Yarbrough at a mutual friend’s birthday party, we had to meet again. I have grown to be fond of and akin to women who are heavy hitters in business and also serious about motherhood. Also being a “Yarbrough” stuck with me, because […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Flight 2023
By Shewanda Riley The last couple of weeks have been full of news stories discussing the pleasures and perils of holiday travel. For those who chose to travel by airplane, issues like flight cancellations, lost baggage, and weather delays made things especially frustrating. As someone who travels by car during Thanksgiving and Christmas, I felt […]
