25 years ago, Arturo Martinez took his first small gig for about $50. Fast forward to 2026, Arturo, now known as DJ Turo, has rocked the main stage at this […]
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Vibes Texas Brings Black Independent Artists to National Stage for Wingstop House of Flavor
From June 24th to July 3rd, the Wingstop House of Flavor came to Dallas, one of only two North American cities to host the “ultimate fan destination”. The 10-day activation […]
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DART Selects Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. To Lead Transit Agency
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors appointed Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., formerly the CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, as the agency’s next president and chief executive officer in a 9-4 vote.
Posted inSports
Wings Split Back-to-Back With Historic Win Over Sparks, Overtime Loss to Liberty
The Dallas Wings saw their franchise-record six-game winning streak end in a narrow 99-82 overtime loss to the New York Liberty, despite missing star player Paige Bueckers due to injury.
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All Choices Aren’t Good Choices
Texas education has shifted over the past year with the passage of Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2, which created Texas Education Freedom Accounts and increased funding for public schools, but many families still face barriers to accessing these resources due to a lack of training, staffing, and resources.
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Preserved By Purpose: Celebrating Aunts (and Uncles)
National Aunt and Uncle Day is celebrated on July 26th, and is an opportunity to show appreciation for the impact aunts and uncles have had on families, with creative gift ideas and activities to honor them.
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Dallas Budget Crisis: Furloughs and Communication Breakdown Raise Public Concerns
The City of Dallas has implemented mandatory employee furloughs and other cost-saving measures in response to a budget deficit, but the lack of communication and transparency has raised questions from residents, city employees, and elected officials.
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Christopher Wagley to Lead Resource Center as New CEO
Christopher Wagley has been appointed as the new CEO of Resource Center, a national LGBTQIA+ nonprofit organization, succeeding CeCe Cox who is set to retire in early 2027.
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Dallas Mavericks and JP Morgan Chase Announce Multi-Year Strategic Partnership
The Dallas Mavericks have announced a multi-year partnership with JPMorgan Chase, designating Chase as the official Jersey Patch and Banking Partner of the franchise, providing Chase cardholders with exclusive benefits and experiences, and investing in North Texas initiatives to expand economic opportunity and support local entrepreneurs.
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Jeff Bass Named to DART Board of Directors by City of Garland
Jeff Bass, a former Garland City Council representative, has been appointed to the DART Board of Directors, replacing Marc Abraham.