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Posted inMetro
Dallas Steps Into the Netflix Universe at Netflix House Grand Opening
Netflix House Dallas opened with a star-studded VIP party, featuring the cast of Stranger Things, Love is Blind, and more, and offers fans an immersive experience with themed attractions, food, and games.
Posted inPolitics
Abbott’s Tax-Cut Proposals Aim to Give Voters More Control over Tax Increases
Gov. Greg Abbott has proposed a property tax-cut platform, which would put local governments in a tighter financial bind, and a spending cap on local governments, which could potentially hit fast-growing cities and towns the hardest.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Texas to Establish Turning Point USA Chapters in Every High School
Texas has partnered with Turning Point USA to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every high school campus in the state, with Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expecting “meaningful disciplinary action” against any school that stands in the way.
Posted inBest of Black Dallas
The 6th Annual Best of Black Dallas Awards Honors Black Excellence
The 6th Annual Best of Black Dallas Awards celebrated Black excellence in the community with four awards presented to Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson, Akwete Tyehimba, Charles O’Neal, and Barry Brewer for their contributions to media, culture, business, and community development.
Posted inHomepage
Civic Leaders host Celebration for young Black journalists awarded with Lone Star Emmy
Overview: Dixon Circle community leader Dr. Pamela Grayson hosted an event on the morning of Nov 22nd, 2025 to celebrate local reporter Brittani Moncrease-Sanders and photographer/videographer Daryl Golden for winning a 2025 Lone Star Emmy for their work on the WFAA special: The Black Vote and Why It Matters. The event proceeded with speeches from civic leaders about the importance of voting, and Black journalist’s critical role in accurately reporting stories about South Dallas. Afterwards, the awardees had a photoshoot with their families and supporters.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Texas Redistricting Map Gets Green Light From Supreme Court for 2026 Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can use its new, GOP friendly congressional map while a legal challenge plays out, temporarily pausing a lower court ruling that had blocked the map from going into effect.
Posted inArt
Sunday Call to Church: The Art of Clementine Hunter
The African American Museum in Fair Park is presenting a retrospective of the self-taught Louisiana artist Clementine Hunter’s work, which captures the rhythms, rituals, and realities of Black life on Melrose Plantation.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Texas May Give Every Baby $1,000 Investment, Inspired by Trump’s Federal Plan
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has proposed a state program to give every baby born in Texas $1,000 invested in the stock market, modeled after a federal plan created as part of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislation.
Posted inTexas Tribune
State Comptroller’s Office Removes Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses From HUB Program
The state Comptroller’s office has removed women- and minority-owned businesses from the Historically Underutilized Business program and renamed it the Veteran Heroes United in Business program, which will now focus on businesses owned by disabled veterans.