Texas advocacy groups gathered to discuss the rapid expansion of data centers across Texas and the potential impact on local communities, highlighting concerns about energy use, water consumption, public infrastructure and environmental issues.
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South Dallas/Fair Park Area Plan Gets Green Light From Dallas City Council
The Dallas City Council adopted the South Dallas/Fair Park Authorized Hearing (PD 595) after nearly five years of planning and community engagement, marking a major milestone in the community’s long-term vision for equitable development.
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Face to Face Enrichment Center Brings Relationship Skills and Youth Mentorship to Dallas Teens
Face to Face Enrichment Center Dallas is a North Texas organization that provides teenagers with the tools they need to build healthier relationships and make better decisions through its 13-week curriculum, Cookies and Convo.
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Thousands Celebrate Global Cultures at Dallas Soccer Festival
Thousands of people gathered at Dallas College Mountain View Campus for One World. One Game. Soccer & Culture Fest, a multicultural celebration that offered a glimpse of what North Texas can expect when the FIFA World Cup arrives in 2026.
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Educator and Performer JaRich Uses Music and Service to Make an Iconic Difference
For JaRich, community service is not a side project. It is the foundation of everything he does. Whether he is teaching students in the classroom, mentoring young men, performing on […]
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Drunk Black History Show Celebrates Black Music Month in Irving, TX
Comedian Brandon Collins is bringing his critically acclaimed Drunk Black History show to the Punch Line Irving to celebrate Black Music Month, Black History, and Black Excellence, featuring a lineup of comedians, podcasters, writers, and experts who will hilariously recount the stories of overlooked figures and moments in Black history.
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Dallas. Big Things Happen Here!
Dallas is a city of great potential, but it is being held back by its lack of moral clarity and its unwillingness to confront its deeply local realities, resulting in economic segregation, inequity, and a lack of investment in public education, mental health, and affordable housing.
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Dallas Women Appointed to Ghana Tourism Federation Leadership Roles
Four Dallas women have been appointed to leadership roles within the Ghana Tourism Federation, strengthening economic and cultural ties between Ghana and the United States.
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Men could live longer. Here’s what can help.
Men in Dallas County are living shorter lives than the national average, with some areas having a life expectancy gap of nearly 20 years, due to factors such as access to care and ignoring symptoms, but getting regular check-ups can help catch problems early.
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Kyrie Irving Mourns Victims of Deadly Oak Cliff Explosion
Kyrie Irving expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of the Dallas apartment explosion and pledged to pay his respects in a meaningful way.
