Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers was named the recipient of the 2026 Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award for her extensive work in expanding access to sports, education, and essential resources.
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Posted inMusic
From Oak Cliff to Spotify X Live R&B Stage: rjtheweirdo Is Giving Dallas Something Real to Feel
Rising R&B artist rjtheweirdo performed at Spotify’s inaugural RNB X Live festival in Irving, Texas, showcasing the depth of Dallas’ musical talent alongside established icons like Erykah Badu.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
Forest Theater Returns to Life After Five Decades of Darkness
The historic reopening of the Forest Theater in South Dallas on November 1 served as a momentous celebration of community resilience, cultural preservation, and generational connection.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Google, God, and Prayer
Author Shewanda Riley discusses the challenges students face when transitioning from quick internet searches to rigorous academic database research, drawing a parallel between technological impatience and spiritual attitudes toward prayer.
Posted inSports
Dallas Trinity FC’s Second-Half Surge Powers 3-0 Victory Over Fort Lauderdale
Dallas Trinity FC defeated Fort Lauderdale United FC 3-0 at the Cotton Bowl behind second-half goals from Seven Castain, Juliet Moore, and Kalea Eichenberger.
Posted inSports
Irving and Flagg Lead Mavericks’ Winning Surge, Hand Thunder and Rockets Their First Losses of the SeasonÂ
The Dallas Mavericks secured back-to-back victories over the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets to reach a 4-2 record under new head coach Dusty May.
Posted inWomen
50/50 Women on Boards at SMU Cox Highlights the Push for More Women in Leadership
Women leaders met at Southern Methodist University on October 22 for a 50/50 Women on Boards event focused on increasing female participation in corporate boardrooms amid declining representation statistics.
Posted inPolitics
Nathan Johnson Makes His Case for Texas Attorney General, Promising Accountability and Reform
Texas State Senator Nathan Johnson is campaigning for attorney general on a platform of government accountability, consumer protection, and restoring public trust ahead of the November 3 general election.
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
South Dallas, After the Fair
The chairperson of the proposed Sunny South Dallas Public Improvement District is advocating for a new district to foster long-term economic growth and neighborhood revitalization in South Dallas following the State Fair.
Posted inSports
Rick Welts to Retire as Mavericks CEO at End of 2026
The Hall of Fame executive will step down at the end of 2026, handing leadership to current President Ethan Casson as the Mavericks pursue a new arena, entertainment district and broader vision for the franchise’s future in Dallas.
