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.
Tag: West Dallas
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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.
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Dallas Unveils Plan for 75 Transitional Pallet Homes in South Dallas
Dallas city officials announced plans to establish a transitional pallet neighborhood featuring approximately 75 homes and wraparound services on underutilized TxDOT property in South Dallas to address chronic homelessness.
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Dallas Leadership Foundation Hosts Juneteenth Community Service Event
The Dallas Leadership Foundation is hosting its annual Transform(ING) Dallas community service activation on June 19-20, 2026, inviting residents, businesses, churches and community organizations to join in two days of hands-on projects to make a lasting impact in neighborhoods throughout the city.
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Know Your Rights
Everyone in the US, regardless of immigration status, has constitutional rights that are protected by the Constitution, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
Posted inPolitics
Standing Against Executive Order GA-54
Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-54, which directs state agencies to assist federal immigration enforcement, has raised concerns about its potential impact on state resources and the well-being of Texans, prompting a letter from the Texas House Democratic Caucus.
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Between DART’s GoLink and Circuit, all of West Dallas can access rides on demand
Circuit and GoLink, DART’s on-demand ride services, provide free and $2.50 one-way rides to West Dallas residents, connecting them with transit hubs and providing the needed last-mile connections.
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What is the Dallas City Charter, and how can neighbors change it?
By Michaela Rush Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press This coming November, the people of Dallas will vote not only for the presidential election, but also for proposed amendments to […]
Posted inEducation
Another West Dallas school shuffle will reopen Thomas Edison campus as West Dallas Junior High
By Keri Mitchell Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Five years ago, West Dallas residents learned their neighborhood would become home to a new Dallas ISD magnet school model — […]
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With $325 million invested into a Trinity River park, West Dallas residents want investment in people
Once upon a time, the City of Dallas came up with a plan to build a 10,000-acre “world class” park and tollway right next to West Dallas — within the […]
