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.
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Nat Ford Begins DART Tenure With a Welcome, Tough Questions and a Promise to Be Visible
Nathaniel Ford Sr. began his first day as President and CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, promising visibility and accessibility while facing questions regarding his previous leadership at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
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Five Key Projects Make up the Proposed $443 Million Public Safety Bond.
The proposed $443 million Dallas Public Safety Bond includes funding for five separate facility projects aimed at modernizing police and fire services, consolidating evidence storage, and enhancing emergency operations.
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Raising Cane’s Takes Halloween Tradition to Record-Breaking Heights in Salem
Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves achieved a Guinness World Record for the world’s heaviest jack-o’-lantern in Salem, Massachusetts, using a 3,156-pound pumpkin grown by Ron Wallace.
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Oak Cliff Chamber Summit Brings Together Leaders to Discuss Regional Transportation
The Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce brought together transportation experts, policymakers and business leaders for its 2026 Transportation Summit, connecting regional perspectives on infrastructure, public transit and economic opportunity. The gathering explored how coordinated investments and partnerships can better connect communities across Dallas and North Texas.
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Brass & Jazz in the Park Brings New Orleans Traditions, Dallas Legacy to West Dallas
The AT&T Performing Arts Center is scheduled to host its sixth annual Brass & Jazz in the Park on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Mattie Nash-Myrtle Davis Park to celebrate Black culture and honor the legacies of Roy Hargrove and Jerome Big Duck Smith.
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How Prism Health North Texas Is Expanding the Conversation Around Addiction
Prism Health North Texas is expanding its behavioral health services and offering diverse recovery resources through Project STEP to provide comprehensive, accessible care for the community.
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Dallas Trinity FC Signs Kaiya Brewer to Academy Contract
Dallas Trinity FC signed 15-year-old attacker Kaiya Brewer to an academy contract following her goal in the State Fair Clásico.
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Dallas Mavericks Unite Players, Legends and the Oak Cliff Community at 2026 Community Tip-Off
The Dallas Mavericks celebrated the start of the 2026-27 NBA season by hosting their Community Tip-Off at Halperin Park in Oak Cliff, featuring legendary player Dirk Nowitzki and presenting a $50,000 grant to the newly opened facility.
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Mavericks Waive Dwight Powell
The Dallas Mavericks announced on October 19, 2026, that they have waived center Dwight Powell after 12 seasons with the team.
