Vanta Athletics has created a vibrant rooftop soccer pitch in Dallas, offering daily pick-up games, community events, and tournaments, while celebrating cross-cultural connections and providing a space for athletes of all ages to come together.
Tag: Austin
Posted inIKYMI
Lincoln High Lady Tigers Make History with State Championship Win
The Lincoln High School Lady Tigers celebrated their remarkable season after winning the UIL 4A Girls State Track and Field Championship, breaking a Dallas Carter High School relay record of 45.96 that had stood since 2017.
Posted inThe Edit
Who Gets Defended in Dallas?
The removal of a beloved whale mural in Dallas has sparked outrage among residents, highlighting the tension between cultural preservation and the priorities of changing communities, while also raising questions about the politics of the artist and the need for transparency from city leadership.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Harris Backs Talarico, Calls for Democratic Unity After Primary Victory
Kamala Harris endorsed James Talarico for U.S. Senate in Texas and called for Democrats to unite behind him after previously backing his opponent Jasmine Crockett.
Posted inOpinion
A State of Emergency: The Time for Action is Now to End HIV in Dallas County
On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we must break the barriers and build health for the Black community in Dallas County by addressing the systemic barriers, stigma, and lack of equitable resources that continue to disproportionately affect our community.
Posted inLocal
Fort Worth Hires Eddie GarcÃa as Police Chief, a Controversial Choice
Eddie GarcÃa has been appointed as Fort Worth’s newest police chief, bringing with him a mixed legacy from his time in Dallas and a controversial relationship with Austin’s City Manager T.C. Broadnax.
Posted inPolitics
Hundreds Pack UTA and Head to Austin Hearing as Texas Eyes Mid-Decade Redistricting
ARLINGTON, TX — On a sweltering Monday afternoon, the University of Texas at Arlington’s campus transformed from a quiet summer setting into the political nerve center of a deeply divided […]
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved By Purpose:Â Processing Trauma
In the wake of recent traumas such as the Guadalupe River floods and the ongoing ICE detentions, Shewanda Riley encourages people to trust in God’s presence and deliverance, rather than expecting the trauma to miraculously disappear.
Posted inLocal
Civil Rights icon Juanita Craft honored with long-awaited headstone
A group of Dallas residents took a Freedom Ride to Austin to unveil a headstone for Civil Rights activist Juanita Craft, who had been without a marker for many years.
Posted inHomepage
Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Feb. 16, 2024 “Amid high rents, eviction filings in major Texas cities soar above pre-pandemic levels” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
