Dallas College puts local workers at the center of Dallas’ convention center expansion
City and college leaders launched Dallas BUILDS, a workforce training initiative designed to connect Dallas residents to job opportunities within the $3 billion Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas expansion project.
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An Election That Restored My Hope in Humanity and in America
Former Texas lawmaker Helen Giddings reflects on an election that restored her faith in democracy, the American people, and the promise of a more inclusive future.
Politics
Five Key Projects Make up the Proposed $443 Million Public Safety Bond.
The proposed $443 million Dallas Public Safety Bond includes funding for five separate facility projects aimed at modernizing police and fire services, consolidating evidence storage, and enhancing emergency operations.
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Sports
Rick Welts to Retire as Mavericks CEO at End of 2026
The Hall of Fame executive will step down at the end of 2026, handing leadership to current President Ethan Casson as the Mavericks pursue a new arena, entertainment district and broader vision for the franchise’s future in Dallas.
Arts & Culture
Local Black Playwright’s New Work Features All Black Cast and Director
Can love survive across lifetimes? Playwright Erin Malone Turner’s *for the rest of our lives* brings a captivating, reincarnation-inspired romance to Dallas’ Undermain Theatre, featuring an all-Black cast and direction by vickie washington.
Lifestyle
From Dallas to Ghana, Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson Becomes a Queen
Dallas-based philanthropist Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson was recently enstooled as a Queen Mother in Ghana and appointed as a Tourism Ambassador for Diaspora Affairs to foster economic and cultural ties between the nation and the United States.
Health
SHE IS ME: Transforming Women Through Transparency
In her *She Is Me* column, Sherilyn Smith encourages women to embrace their scars, celebrate their healing, and recognize the beauty in their resilience and personal growth.
Education
The Forest Theater Rises Again: What South Dallas Believed In Is Finally Here
The historic Forest Theater in South Dallas is scheduled to host its grand reopening on November 1 following a multi-year restoration and revitalization effort led by the nonprofit Forest Forward.
Business
Nat Ford Begins DART Tenure With a Welcome, Tough Questions and a Promise to Be Visible
Nathaniel Ford Sr. began his first day as President and CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, promising visibility and accessibility while facing questions regarding his previous leadership at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
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Editorial
Statement From Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
The Dallas City Manager addressed concerns from several law enforcement and firefighter associations following his absence from a scheduled meeting due to representing the city at a meet and greet with President Donald Trump.
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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.
