Dallas City Council Approves Cornerstone to Host Verizon Cell Tower in Historic District
In a move that has left South Dallas homeowners feeling ignored once again, the City Council voted on December 10, 2025, to approve a controversial Specific Use Permit allowing a 90-foot Verizon cell tower to be built in…
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Seen, Supported, and Set Up for Success: How Mentor Connector and Big Tex NexT Fest Are Changing Dallas Students’ Futures
Big Tex NexT Fest provided 454 high school juniors and seniors in North Texas with mentorship, financial literacy, workforce exposure, and real-world preparation, giving them clarity, confidence, and connection to pursue their goals after graduation.
Politics
Dallas County Republicans Drop Hand-Counting Ballots, Citing Worker Shortage
Dallas County Republicans have decided against hand-counting ballots in the upcoming March primary, while Democrats in Dallas and Williamson counties will be required to cast ballots at assigned neighborhood polling places instead of countywide voting sites, which could…
Sports
One Stadium, Three Stories: How Southern Dallas Shaped Championship Saturday
Southern Dallas football programs South Oak Cliff, Duncanville, and DeSoto showcased their depth, discipline, and expectation at AT&T Stadium, with two of them winning state championships and one leaving with a strong standard intact.
Arts & Culture
Lisa Brown-Ross to Deliver Keynote on Cultural Conservation at AAEAHP Founders Day
Lisa Brown-Ross, CEO of the African American Museum Dallas, will present the keynote speech at the AAEAHP annual Founders Day celebration on February 14th, speaking on the importance of conservation and her career in marketing communications, brand management,…
Lifestyle
Need a Little Extra Help? Parkland’s FindHelp Tool Can Guide You
Parkland Health’s FindHelp tool connects patients and families to thousands of local resources for free or low-cost support, such as food, housing, transportation, childcare, and job training.
Health
Prioritizing Self-Care: A Guide for Black Women to Enhance Well-Being
Black women can practice self-love and boost self-esteem by embracing their natural beauty, setting healthy boundaries, cultivating a supportive community, investing in personal growth, and engaging in self-care practices.
Education
Trump’s Education Department Dismantling Efforts to Persist in 2026
In 2026, K-12 public schools will still be grappling with the same education issues, including Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education, increased immigration battles, and the integration of AI in classrooms.
Business
Black Wall Street: Building a Digital Ecosystem for Black Entrepreneurs
Black Wall Street is a digital ecosystem designed to provide Black entrepreneurs with the resources and infrastructure needed to succeed, while also promoting unity, sustainability, and legacy.
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Editorial
From Forest Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Originally published with our media partner, Dallas Free Press The election of Elsie Faye Heggins to the Dallas City Council in 1980 signaled a massive change to Dallas’ political environment, and she and her community knew it. Heggins…
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St. Philip’s Opens Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, A New Stage for South Dallas Creativity
St. Philip’s School and Community Center in South Dallas celebrated the opening of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture the next generation of artists, innovators, and community leaders.
