The 4th Annual Women of Influence Awards Luncheon celebrated the achievements of Dallas’ most impactful women in various fields, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, visibility, and intentional support for long-term change.
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Posted inTexas Tribune
Thousands of Dallas County Voters Redirected to Wrong Polling Locations
Dallas County data shows that at least 12,674 voters were redirected to the correct polling locations after the county GOP forced the elimination of countywide polling sites on election day, resulting in confusion for voters of both parties.
Posted inTexas Tribune
University of North Texas Cuts Linguistics Degrees and Women’s Studies Program
The University of North Texas is cutting or consolidating more than 70 academic programs, minors and certificates in order to close a $45 million budget shortfall, including phasing out its linguistics degrees and eliminating a women’s and gender studies master’s program.
Posted inEvents
Dallas Mavericks Raise Nearly $1.5 Million at 11th Annual Mavs Ball
The 11th annual Mavs Ball hosted by the Dallas Mavericks raised nearly $1.5 million for the Mavs Foundation, with appearances from players, VIPs, and Mavs Legends.
Posted inWord In Black
Housing Affordability Gap Spurs Rise in Co-Buying Among Young Americans
Co-buying is becoming increasingly popular among Millennials and Gen Z as a way to combat high interest rates and low affordability, allowing them to pool money with friends, siblings, and trusted partners to purchase property together.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Autonomous Vehicle Incident Raises Safety Concerns as Driverless Cars Expand in Texas
An autonomous vehicle blocked an ambulance from reaching the scene of a shooting in downtown Austin, sparking concerns about the safety of self-driving cars and prompting cities to develop protocols for dealing with them.
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Women & Wealth: Tips For Navigating Your Lifelong Financial Journey
Women are set to inherit most of the estimated $105 trillion Great Wealth Transfer by 2048, and J.P. Morgan’s 2025 Investor Study found that 93% of women surveyed who are expecting an inheritance are actively working to build their own wealth, with 75% making financial decisions with their partner or taking the lead themselves.
Posted inCommunity
Destiny Takes Center Stage: Misty Copeland Inspires Dallas at St. Philip’s Destiny Award Luncheon
Over 1,000 supporters gathered at the Omni Hotel Dallas to celebrate the 26th annual Destiny Award Luncheon, featuring ballerina Misty Copeland, to raise funds for St. Philip’s School & Community Center and honor Dallas philanthropist Fredye Factor.
Posted inBusiness
National Urban League Expands to North Texas with New Affiliate
The Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League, the 93rd affiliate of the National Urban League, was officially launched this week, with the goal of expanding economic mobility across the region through workforce development, entrepreneurship programs, and advocacy.
Posted inOpinion
PLEASE READ BEFORE SPENDING A BILLION DOLLARS!!
The Dallas City Council is considering a report on the future of City Hall, which estimates it would cost between $900 million to $1.4 billion to modernize the building, and suggests that demolishing the building and using the land for redevelopment would be a better use of tax dollars.
