The Dallas Mavericks and the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition held a Second Chance Summit to discuss the challenges of reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals and to promote policies that provide second chances and support for those seeking to rebuild their lives.
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Interim City Manager Kimberly Tolbert’s Audition for Permanent Gig Includes Reining In Dallas Budget
Dallas’s interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has proposed a biennial budget for FY 2024-25 and 2025-26, focusing on economic growth, financial responsibility, and increased funding for public safety, infrastructure, and social services.
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Does revitalizing a neighborhood start with community health?
By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Bonton resident Tashamika “Tasha” Lee is a cancer survivor. Three years ago, in the middle of the pandemic, Lee’s cough got so […]
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Code Enforcement, Code Compliance/311 Services: What happens when I call and complain? What if someone complains about me?
As the City of Dallas has taken on an initiative to address code violations more effectively, many residents wonder what is the difference between City and Neighborhood Code? And what […]
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San Antonio plans to tackle violence with a public health approach. Here’s what that looks like.
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Jan. 17, 2024 “San Antonio plans to tackle violence with a public health approach. Here’s what that looks like.” was first published by The […]
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to Republican Party
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a longtime Democrat, has announced his switch to the Republican Party, making him the largest city in the country with a GOP mayor.
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Report Reveals ‘A Hidden Key to Combating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice’
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia According to new Sentencing Project research, diverting youth from juvenile court involvement should be a central focus in reducing racial […]