The historic reopening of the Forest Theater in South Dallas on November 1 served as a momentous celebration of community resilience, cultural preservation, and generational connection.
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Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
South Dallas, After the Fair
The chairperson of the proposed Sunny South Dallas Public Improvement District is advocating for a new district to foster long-term economic growth and neighborhood revitalization in South Dallas following the State Fair.
Posted inPolitics
Freddie Haynes Outlines Congressional Agenda, Calls for Abolishing ICE and a True Cost-of-Living Wage
Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, a longtime Dallas pastor running for Texas’ 30th Congressional District, outlined an ambitious legislative agenda focused on economic justice, immigration reform, and government accountability in an interview with The Dallas Weekly.
Posted inCommunity
Dallas Mavericks Unite Players, Legends and the Oak Cliff Community at 2026 Community Tip-Off
The Dallas Mavericks celebrated the start of the 2026-27 NBA season by hosting their Community Tip-Off at Halperin Park in Oak Cliff, featuring legendary player Dirk Nowitzki and presenting a $50,000 grant to the newly opened facility.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
The Forest Theater Rises Again: What South Dallas Believed In Is Finally Here
The historic Forest Theater in South Dallas is scheduled to host its grand reopening on November 1 following a multi-year restoration and revitalization effort led by the nonprofit Forest Forward.
Posted inTexas
Gina Hinojosa Isn’t Ann Richards — And Texas May Be Asking a Different Question
Gina Hinojosa offers Texas voters a clear departure from the Abbott administration, but for Black Texans, questions remain. In her conversation with Dallas Weekly, Hinojosa outlined priorities on education, voting access and affordability, while leaving room for a more defined agenda addressing the specific racial and economic inequities Black communities continue to face.
Posted inPolitics
An Introduction to Mayoral Candidate Michael Hinojosa
Former Dallas Independent School District superintendent Michael Hinojosa has become the first candidate to enter the race for Dallas mayor ahead of the November 2027 election.
Posted inLGBTQIA+
Texas Legislator Venton Jones Celebrates Marriage to Partner Gregory Scott
Texas State Representative Venton Jones announced his marriage to Gregory D. Scott Jr., following a proposal made on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives.
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
Coffee Culture and a Comeback: South Dallas’ Next Chapter
New businesses and major developments, including Shipley Do-Nuts, Starbucks, and the restoration of historical venues like Aranda’s and the Green Parrot, are revitalizing South Dallas by providing essential services and economic opportunities.
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Dallas families start the school year strong: Tips to help you plan, budget and save this Back-to-School season
Chase partnered with YK1K and Pan-African Connection Bookstore to host a back-to-school event in Oak Cliff that provided 300 backpacks and financial literacy workshops for local families.
