The Nexo Dallas Open, a global tennis tournament, has partnered with a digital assets platform to provide new tennis courts at Heidi B. Moore Park in West Dallas, increasing access to the sport for the local Latino community.
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Posted inTexas Tribune
State Takeovers in Texas Schools Face Criticism for Ignoring Societal Factors
The Texas Education Agency has taken over four school districts due to low academic performance, with six campuses receiving F grades, and critics argue that the state is penalizing districts based on factors beyond their control, such as poverty and inequality.
Posted inThis Week
Dallas Struggles with Winter Preparedness as ‘DalAlaska’ Trends
The City of Dallas needs to invest in winter city services in order to protect its vulnerable residents from the annual trauma of power outages, burst pipes, property loss, missed wages, and loss of life caused by winter storms.
Posted inPolitics
Streets and Seats: Conversations On Civics
James Talarico emphasizes the importance of respect, outreach, and connection in politics, and encourages people to take time to center themselves and bridge generational divides.
Posted inSports
Dallas Wings Unveil 2026 Schedule as Franchise Momentum Continues to Build
The Dallas Wings enter the 2026 season with a 44-game schedule, featuring three games at American Airlines Center, a new head coach, and the league’s top draft pick, as they continue to build around guard Paige Bueckers.
Posted inVeterans
Seats for Heroes: Mavericks, American Airlines and Nick & Sam’s Honor Military in 19th Year Tradition
The Dallas Mavericks, American Airlines and Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse once again honored military service members through their annual Seats for Heroes night, providing 100 wounded and ill service members with a charter flight, three-course dinner and courtside seats to a Mavericks game.
Posted inSports
Jason Kidd Brings Elite Youth Baseball to Dallas with JK Select Launch
Jason Kidd has launched JK Select Baseball, a nationwide initiative to provide young athletes with access to elite development, mentorship, and competitive opportunities, inspired by his own experiences playing baseball and watching his son compete.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
Dallas City Council Approves Cornerstone to Host Verizon Cell Tower in Historic District
The City Council voted to approve a controversial Specific Use Permit allowing a 90-foot Verizon cell tower to be built in the historic South Boulevard Park Row district, despite the objections of local homeowners and the lack of required studies.
Posted inEducation
Seen, Supported, and Set Up for Success: How Mentor Connector and Big Tex NexT Fest Are Changing Dallas Students’ Futures
Big Tex NexT Fest provided 454 high school juniors and seniors in North Texas with mentorship, financial literacy, workforce exposure, and real-world preparation, giving them clarity, confidence, and connection to pursue their goals after graduation.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Dallas County Republicans Drop Hand-Counting Ballots, Citing Worker Shortage
Dallas County Republicans have decided against hand-counting ballots in the upcoming March primary, while Democrats in Dallas and Williamson counties will be required to cast ballots at assigned neighborhood polling places instead of countywide voting sites, which could potentially disenfranchise voters.