Roland Parrish, a legendary Black entrepreneur and philanthropist, was awarded an honorary degree from UNT Dallas and announced a $50,000 endowed scholarship gift, in recognition of his contributions to business, education, and community advancement.
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Dallas Mavericks Part Ways with Head Coach Jason Kidd
The Dallas Mavericks and head coach Jason Kidd have mutually agreed to part ways, and the team will begin a search for a new head coach.
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Preserved by Purpose: Following and Marching in Faith
Shewanda Riley shares her experience of driving in Los Angeles traffic, and how trusting God’s plan can help us overcome challenges in life.
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Fair Park’s Future: New Strategy Focuses on Sustainable Funding and Community Engagement
Dallas Park and Recreation leadership has unveiled a long-term revitalization strategy for Fair Park, focusing on private development, new revenue streams, and increased community engagement to address the park’s critical deferred maintenance needs and ensure its long-term sustainability.
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Dallas Opens New Era With Statement Win Over Fever
The Dallas Wings spoiled Caitlin Clark’s home debut with a 107-104 victory over the Indiana Fever, thanks to a balanced scoring attack and impressive playmaking from Jessica Shepard and Paige Bueckers.
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“We’ll Be Fine”: Mavericks Embrace No. 9 Pick With New Front Office Vision
The Dallas Mavericks secured the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, with Masai Ujiri and new GM Mike Schmitz expressing confidence in the team’s ability to build around Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and a revamped front office.
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Dallas Mavericks Name Mike Schmitz General Manager
Mike Schmitz has been named General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks, joining from the Portland Trail Blazers where he served as Assistant General Manager and was widely regarded as a top NBA talent evaluator.
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$20 Million Thirty21 Project to Bring Mixed-Income Housing to South Dallas
Thirty21, a $20 million mixed-income midrise residential development, is set to become the first of its scale along the MLK corridor in South Dallas, providing a combination of affordable and market-rate housing and supporting continued growth in the surrounding area.
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Preserved by Purpose: Hot Water Cornbread and Mama’s Wisdom
After struggling to make hot water cornbread, the author finally learned the secret from her mother, and was reminded that spiritual growth is similar to the process of learning to balance the various areas of one’s life.
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Dallas Mavericks Name Masai Ujiri President and Alternate Governor
Masai Ujiri has been named President and Alternate Governor of the Dallas Mavericks, where he will oversee all aspects of the team’s basketball operations and work to shape the organization’s long-term direction.