Real estate developer Scottie Smith II argues that strategic urban development and affordable housing initiatives in South Dallas aim to foster community evolution and prosperity rather than displacement.
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Posted inEducation
Dallas ISD Launches Central Hub to Help Families Prepare for New School Year
Dallas Independent School District is preparing to welcome over 140,000 students for the upcoming school year by offering various Back-to-School resources and hosting an enrollment kickoff event on August 1.
Posted inCulture, Entertainment, Events, Homepage, International, La Semana Dallas, Local, Music, National
DJ Turo Represents Oak Cliff on International FIFA Fan Festival Stage
25 years ago, Arturo Martinez took his first small gig for about $50. Fast forward to 2026, Arturo, now known as DJ Turo, has rocked the main stage at this […]
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved By Purpose: Do Your Part, Pour Into Others!
Author Shewanda Riley shares personal insights on revitalizing her lawn during a Texas heatwave and draws parallels between deep watering and nurturing meaningful connections through faith.
Posted inLocal
DART Selects Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. To Lead Transit Agency
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors appointed Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., formerly the CEO of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, as the agency’s next president and chief executive officer in a 9-4 vote.
Posted inSports
Wings Split Back-to-Back With Historic Win Over Sparks, Overtime Loss to Liberty
The Dallas Wings saw their franchise-record six-game winning streak end in a narrow 99-82 overtime loss to the New York Liberty, despite missing star player Paige Bueckers due to injury.
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved By Purpose: Becoming Aunt Janet
In honor of National Aunt and Uncle Day, Dr. Shewanda Riley uses the story of Mike Epps and his transformative encounter with Aunt Janet to illustrate the life-changing power of supportive words.
Posted inPolitics
Tolbert Defends Dallas Budget Decisions Amid Furlough Questions
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert announced that more than 4,000 city employees are expected to take mandatory unpaid furlough days this fiscal year to help address an estimated $25 million budget shortfall.
Posted inOpinion
She Is Me: You Are Your First Love Story
By Sherilyn Smith There is something beautiful about women who love deeply. We are the women who answer late night phone calls, sit in hospital rooms, pray for our friends’ […]
Posted inEducation
All Choices Aren’t Good Choices
Texas education has shifted over the past year with the passage of Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 2, which created Texas Education Freedom Accounts and increased funding for public schools, but many families still face barriers to accessing these resources due to a lack of training, staffing, and resources.
