A constituent criticized U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. Venton Jones for presenting a congressional recognition to singer Chris Brown, arguing that the gesture prioritized celebrity over accountability for his history of violence and missed an opportunity for voter mobilization.
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Posted inLGBTQIA+
Prism Health North Texas to Crown 21st Miss LifeWalk on October 4
Prism Health North Texas announced that its 22nd annual Miss LifeWalk pageant is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, to raise funds for LGBTQIA+ healthcare programs.
Posted inFinance
Harmony Bank Celebrates First Anniversary of Cedars Location
Harmony Bank celebrated the first anniversary of its Cedars location in Dallas with a community event featuring a $1,500 donation to Cornerstone Church and reflections on the bank’s long-standing investment in southern Dallas.
Posted inPolitics
Statement From Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
The Dallas City Manager addressed concerns from several law enforcement and firefighter associations following his absence from a scheduled meeting due to representing the city at a meet and greet with President Donald Trump.
Posted inSports
Cowboys Fall to Giants 28-20 After Slow Start in Season Opener
The New York Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-20 in their season opener at MetLife Stadium behind three Jaxson Dart touchdown passes and a dominant second-half performance.
Posted inTexas
Gina Hinojosa Isn’t Ann Richards — And Texas May Be Asking a Different Question
Gina Hinojosa offers Texas voters a clear departure from the Abbott administration, but for Black Texans, questions remain. In her conversation with Dallas Weekly, Hinojosa outlined priorities on education, voting access and affordability, while leaving room for a more defined agenda addressing the specific racial and economic inequities Black communities continue to face.
Posted inCulture
From Platinum Records to the Big Screen: Isaac Yowman Is Building a Texas Creative Legacy
Grammy-nominated producer and filmmaker Isaac Yowman focuses on empowering Texas creatives and prioritizing mental well-being as he expands his career from music into global filmmaking.
Posted inOpinion
A Generational Investment in Public Safety
Dallas has broken ground on a new Dallas Police Department Law Enforcement Training Center at the University of North Texas at Dallas, a $100 million project funded by public and private sources to modernize police training.
Posted inSports
The ‘Forever Champion’ Athena Brings Record-Setting ROH Title Reign Back Home to North Texas
Professional wrestler Athena, the longest-reigning ROH Women’s World Champion, is returning to North Texas for upcoming appearances at All Elite Wrestling’s Dynamite and Collision and Metroplex Wrestling’s Who Runs the World 4.
Posted inPolitics
An Introduction to Mayoral Candidate Michael Hinojosa
Former Dallas Independent School District superintendent Michael Hinojosa has become the first candidate to enter the race for Dallas mayor ahead of the November 2027 election.
