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.
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Preserved By Purpose: Do Your Part, Pour Into Others!
Author Shewanda Riley shares personal insights on revitalizing her lawn during a Texas heatwave and draws parallels between deep watering and nurturing meaningful connections through faith.
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Vibes Texas Brings Black Independent Artists to National Stage for Wingstop House of Flavor
From June 24th to July 3rd, the Wingstop House of Flavor came to Dallas, one of only two North American cities to host the “ultimate fan destination”. The 10-day activation […]
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Back to School Starts With Good Health: How Prism Health North Texas Is Helping Dallas Families Prepare for the School Year
Prism Health North Texas will host its Healthy Start to School Bash on August 8 at the Oak Cliff Health Center to provide families with free sports physicals, dental screenings, and school supplies.
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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.
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Prism Health North Texas to Host Healthy Start to School Bash
Prism Health North Texas is scheduled to host its free Healthy Start to School Bash on August 8 at the Oak Cliff Health Center to provide students with school supplies and essential healthcare services.
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Wings Split Back-to-Back With Historic Win Over Sparks, Overtime Loss to Liberty
The Dallas Wings saw their franchise-record six-game winning streak end in a narrow 99-82 overtime loss to the New York Liberty, despite missing star player Paige Bueckers due to injury.
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Preserved By Purpose: Becoming Aunt Janet
In honor of National Aunt and Uncle Day, Dr. Shewanda Riley uses the story of Mike Epps and his transformative encounter with Aunt Janet to illustrate the life-changing power of supportive words.
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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.
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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.
