Raising Cane’s 9th Ward Stadium at LCMC Health Field was broken ground on Monday, providing George Washington Carver High School and other students in the community with a home of their own for practices and games, as well as graduations, community events and neighborhood gatherings.
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National Champion Coach Dusty May Bound for Dallas as Mavericks Head Coach
Dusty May has been named the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, replacing Jason Kidd and bringing national championship experience from his time at Michigan.
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Dallas Wings Sign Haley Jones To Developmental Player Contract
The Dallas Wings have signed guard/forward Haley Jones to a Developmental Player contract, giving her the opportunity to be activated for up to 12 games this season while receiving a weekly stipend and additional per-game compensation.
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Fair Park Community Park Awarded $2.5 Million Grant from McKesson Foundation To Advance Health Access In South Dallas
The McKesson Foundation has invested $2.5 million in the development of the McKesson Market Grove within the new Community Park at Fair Park, which will provide access to greenspace, health-centered community programming, and other amenities to the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Soulshine: Summertime Celebration at Bonton Farms Strengthens Community Bonds
Community leaders, supporters, and advocates gathered at Bonton Farms for an evening of fellowship and celebration, highlighting the organization’s ongoing work to improve health, create economic opportunities, and foster community development in South Dallas.
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One Year Later: Park South Family YMCA’s Impact on South Dallas Community
The Park South Family YMCA celebrated its one-year anniversary of reopening with a day-long event featuring food, activities, and fellowship, highlighting the organization’s commitment to the South Dallas community and its legacy of providing a place to learn, grow, connect, and thrive.
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Dallas Trinity FC Unveils 2026 Fall Schedule in Gainbridge Super League
Dallas Trinity FC announced its 2026 fall schedule in the Gainbridge Super League, which kicks off on August 15 and consists of 14 regular season matches, culminating in a playoff on December 12 to determine the Fall Season champion.
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FIFA Fan Festival Dallas Showcases Women Transforming Sports Through STEM
The #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers installation at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas features 26 life-sized, 3D-printed statues of women in STEM careers transforming the sports industry, including two Dallas-area women, to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM.
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African Film Festival Marks 11th Anniversary with Historic World Cup Edition in Dallas
By Dallas Weekly Staff DALLAS — As the FIFA World Cup 2026 brings the world’s attention to North Texas, the African Film Festival (TAFF) is preparing to showcase another global […]
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Dallas Leadership Foundation Hosts Juneteenth Community Service Event
The Dallas Leadership Foundation is hosting its annual Transform(ING) Dallas community service activation on June 19-20, 2026, inviting residents, businesses, churches and community organizations to join in two days of hands-on projects to make a lasting impact in neighborhoods throughout the city.
