FIFA Fan Festival Dallas Showcases Women Transforming Sports Through STEM
The #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers installation at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas features 26 life-sized, 3D-printed statues of women in STEM careers transforming the sports industry, including two Dallas-area women, to inspire young people to pursue careers…
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Connected Again: Wings Return to Form Against Mercury
Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez challenged his team to improve their physicality and paint protection after a loss to the Minnesota Lynx, and they responded with a convincing victory over the Phoenix Mercury, led by Paige Bueckers…
Politics
The Credential Question Voters Deserve Answered
Voters deserve transparency and honesty from their elected officials, and candidates should be held accountable for their representations of themselves and their qualifications.
Sports
Wings Overcome Injuries, Finish Strong in Commissioner’s Cup Win Over Sparks
Dallas Wings defeated Los Angeles Sparks 104-96, extending their winning streak to four games, with Arike Ogunbowale scoring a season-high 30 points and Paige Bueckers notching her first double-double of the year with 18 points and 14 assists.
Arts & Culture
African Film Festival Marks 11th Anniversary with Historic World Cup Edition in Dallas
By Dallas Weekly Staff DALLAS — As the FIFA World Cup 2026 brings the world’s attention to North Texas, the African Film Festival (TAFF) is preparing to showcase another global stage for African excellence. The Dallas-based nonprofit cultural…
Lifestyle
Paul Quinn College’s Taste of the Cowboys Challenge Inspires Student-Chefs
The Taste of the Cowboys Youth Challenge provided North Texas high school students with a day of immersion, mentorship, and exposure to the hospitality industry, connecting their passion for food with real-world career pathways and providing them with…
Health
Men could live longer. Here’s what can help.
Men in Dallas County are living shorter lives than the national average, with some areas having a life expectancy gap of nearly 20 years, due to factors such as access to care and ignoring symptoms, but getting regular…
Education
Roland Parrish Honored by UNT Dallas With Honorary Degree, Announces $50,000 Endowed Scholarship Gift
Roland Parrish, a legendary Black entrepreneur and philanthropist, was awarded an honorary degree from UNT Dallas and announced a $50,000 endowed scholarship gift, in recognition of his contributions to business, education, and community advancement.
Business
Rising Housing Costs in North Texas Prompt Call for Collaborative Solutions
Fort Worth leaders discussed the future of affordable homeownership in Fort Worth and the partnerships needed to protect working families from displacement, while celebrating the expansion of Carroll Park and the story of Ashley Guinn, the first homeowner…
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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.
