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.
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Medical Debt Crisis Deepens as Healthcare Costs Continue to Soar
Black Americans are disproportionately affected by medical debt and can use a new consumer tool to help manage their bills and protect themselves from financial harm.
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.
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Preserved by Purpose: Tension Is An Advantage
By embracing the tension that comes with spiritual growth, we can build strength and endurance, just like we do when exercising.
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Kai Cenat Sets Powerful Example for Young Readers with Daily Reading Videos
Kai Cenat, a popular Twitch streamer, has set a goal to read every day for 10 minutes to an hour on camera, in an effort to inspire Black schoolchildren to read more and improve their literacy skills.
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.
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Cynt Marshall Shares Personal Journey at Toyota’s MLK Event
The Toyota African American Collaborative (AAC) hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration featuring a conversation between Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, and Savoy Williams, which emphasized the importance of purpose-driven leadership, personal integrity, and inclusivity.
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Crockett Opens Texas Senate Primary With Double-Digit Lead, New Poll Shows
Jasmine Crockett has opened the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary with a 13 percentage point lead over her closest opponent, according to new internal polling released by her campaign.
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Section 8 Funding Cuts Threaten Housing for Millions of Low-Income Families
The Section 8 housing assistance program, which helps over 5 million low-income families, is facing potential budget cuts and changes to eligibility requirements that could result in hundreds of thousands of people losing access to housing aid.
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Four Fingers Point Back: Recognizing Our Own Flaws in Global Politics
When we denounce the immorality of other countries, we must also recognize the same flaws in ourselves and our own government, and strive to make meaningful changes at home.