Jeff Bass, a former Garland City Council representative, has been appointed to the DART Board of Directors, replacing Marc Abraham.
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Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: The Badge of Shame- The Childfree Aunt
Mary J. Blige’s comments about not having kids sparked a social media firestorm, highlighting the pressure women face to have children and the importance of celebrating aunts and uncles who choose to be childfree.
Posted inOpinion
America Has Yet to Become Great—For All of Its People!
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, it is important to ask when America was truly great for everyone and to challenge the mythology of American exceptionalism with honest conversation and progress towards justice and equality.
Posted inPolitics
America 250: We Ain’t There Yet
As America turns 250 years old, it is important to remember that the journey from declaration to realization of liberty and justice for all is not yet complete, and that we must continue to strive to fulfill the promise of the Fourth of July and Juneteenth.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: A Letter to James Talarico: Why Black Texans Shouldn’t Be Taken for Granted
Dom is respectfully calling out James for not taking the Black vote for granted and for not acknowledging the role race has played in the 2026 Senate campaign, as well as for not presenting a clear policy agenda specifically addressing issues affecting Black Texans.
Posted inEvents
More Than a Celebration: Live Music Collective Showcases the Future of Black Arts and Culture
The Live Music Collective transformed Deep Ellum into more than a Juneteenth celebration—it became a showcase of Black artistic excellence, community wellness and civic engagement. From live music and movement to the next generation of civil rights advocates through the Lee Merritt Fellowship, the event demonstrated how culture continues to inspire, educate and shape the future.
Posted inPolitics
Statement from Texas Democratic Party Chair on the One Big Ugly Bill Anniversary
The One Big Ugly Bill Act has had a devastating impact on Texas families, resulting in increased healthcare costs, loss of food assistance, and rural hospitals closing due to slashed funding.
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Summer Is Flying By, Don’t Let Back-to-School Vaccines Pass You By
Texas law requires students to have certain vaccines before attending school, and Parkland Health Centers offer walk-in vaccinations to make it easy for families to get their children vaccinated.
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
South Dallas Development: Balancing Investment and Community
Can Southern Dallas grow without losing the people and history that define it? In the debut edition of The Neighborhood Ledger, real estate developer and community advocate Scottie Smith II examines the conversation surrounding PD595, neighborhood investment, and the critical difference between growth that strengthens communities and development that leaves residents behind.
Posted inWomen
She Is Me: The Woman You Owe the Most
By Sherilyn Smith There comes a season in every woman’s life when she realizes she has spent years being a faithful steward over everyone else’s heart while quietly neglecting her […]
