Through a personal experience with blurred vision, the author learned that faith is like a contact lens – if it is clouded, our decisions will be poor, and we must replace our faithless eyes with the faithful eyes of God.
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Carter G. Woodson’s Legacy: Black History Month Celebrates 100 Years of Resistance
Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week in 1926 to promote the study of Black life and history, which has since grown into Black History Month, but legislative efforts are now being made to restrict the teaching of Black history and erase Black contributions from the curriculum.
Posted inSports
A Foundation Recognized: Mark Aguirre’s Jersey Finally Joins the Rafters
Mark Aguirre’s No. 24 jersey was retired by the Dallas Mavericks, honoring the franchise’s first true star and acknowledging the foundation he laid for the team’s success in the 1980s.
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Stressed Out? Here’s What Helps
Chronic stress can lead to poor sleep, unhealthy eating, and habits like smoking and alcohol abuse, which can raise the risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke, but practicing positive self-talk, gratitude, and joyful moments can help reduce stress and protect the heart.
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.
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The Ripple Effects of Unaffordable Child Care on Local Economy
Washington is facing a crisis in child care, with costs taking up over 77% of a minimum-wage employee’s income, and providers struggling to stay in business, leading to a ripple effect of economic instability for families and businesses alike.
Posted inThe Weekend
I-30 Closures Aren’t New — But the Impact on South Dallas Is Growing
The I-30 Canyon Improvement Project in Dallas is causing major disruptions for drivers, with all lanes of I-30 between I-35E and I-45/U.S. 75 scheduled to close from 10:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, through 5:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, as part of the $888 million project to reconnect South Dallas with downtown.
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Cold Snaps Pose Unique Challenges for Low-Income and Black Communities
Extreme cold weather has exposed the reality that low-income, largely Black and Brown communities are disproportionately affected by extreme weather events due to decades of housing segregation, infrastructure neglect, and economic inequality.
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Dallas Open & Nexo Serve Up Community Renewal:Â West Dallas Gets Tennis Court Upgrade
The Nexo Dallas Open, a global tennis tournament, has partnered with a digital assets platform to provide new tennis courts at Heidi B. Moore Park in West Dallas, increasing access to the sport for the local Latino community.
Posted inTexas Tribune
State Takeovers in Texas Schools Face Criticism for Ignoring Societal Factors
The Texas Education Agency has taken over four school districts due to low academic performance, with six campuses receiving F grades, and critics argue that the state is penalizing districts based on factors beyond their control, such as poverty and inequality.
