Jaafar Jackson Shines as Michael Jackson in the Highly Anticipated Biopic
“Michael” is a biopic that captures Michael Jackson at his peak, with Jaafar Jackson and Colman Domingo delivering outstanding performances, and the film staying true to the music and legacy of the King of Pop.
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Dallas Senior Earns $200K Navy Scholarship While Balancing Books, Leadership and the Pool
Cadet Jordan Pham, a senior at Emmett J. Conrad High School, will be awarded the National Navy ROTC Scholarship, valued at up to $200,000, for his academic and leadership achievements.
Politics
Texas Faces $3.2 Billion Loss in Sales Tax Revenue Due to Data Center Tax Break
Texas is projected to lose $3.2 billion in sales tax revenue over the next two years due to an exemption for the state’s data center industry, prompting lawmakers to consider proposals to limit or repeal the tax break.
Sports
Dallas Wings and CVS Announce Marquee Jersey Patch Sponsorship
The Dallas Wings have announced a multi-year collaboration with CVS Pharmacy, which includes a jersey patch placement, logo on the home court, and the CVS logo on the team’s youth basketball program across Texas.
Arts & Culture
Health & Fitness Expo Empowers South Dallas Residents to Live Well
The annual Health & Fitness Festival and Expo in South Dallas brought families, healthcare providers, and local organizations together to promote health and wellness, featuring free health screenings, fitness challenges, cooking demonstrations, and a live wellness workshop.
Lifestyle
Joy Silmon: Redefining Legacy Through Faith and Leadership
Joy Silmon is an entrepreneur and ministry leader who is committed to intentional leadership, personal resilience, and creating a legacy while living a life rooted in faith.
Health
Prism Health North Texas to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Community Events
Prism Health North Texas (PHNTX) will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026 with a series of events to honor its legacy of care, build community connections, and raise funds to expand access to essential healthcare services.
Education
Dallas College Marks 60 Years of Empowering Students and Driving Economic Mobility
Dallas College has served as a vital engine for access, workforce development, and economic mobility in North Texas for 60 years, providing opportunities for over 3.5 million students to achieve upward mobility through its holistic and intentional commitment…
Business
South Dallas Residents Weigh in on Revised Winner’s Tower Proposal
The Winner’s Tower project in South Dallas has been revised to a 10-story mixed-use building after strong community reaction to the original proposal, and organizers are now attempting to gain community buy-in with a more transparent and inclusive…
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Editorial
Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap
Battle rap is a modern and antique Black American tradition that is a positive creative outlet for the community, and is being carried forward by the Cartel Order and other battle rap communities in Dallas and beyond.
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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.
