COMMUNITY

Rodeo Dallas is back (sort of): New spot opening amid ongoing Deep Ellum closure
by Sam Cohen
Community | CULTURE | deep ellum | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | neighborhoods | rodeo | rodeo dallas | rodeo uptown

The American Black Film Festival will be in Dallas this weekend. Here’s what you need to know
by Sam Cohen
American Black Film Festival | arts | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS

Remembering Cleo Hearn: Visionary Behind Cowboys of Color Rodeo Dies at 86
by Sam Cohen
Cleo Hearn | Community | Cowboys of Color | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | LIFESTYLE | rodeo | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY

TX walk to bring attention to substance-use disorders
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | FAMILY | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | mental health | shatterproof | shatterproof walks | substance abuse

Public school funding in Texas doesn’t match community support, advocate says
| March 6, 2025
DFW | EDUCATION | funding | old texas | public education | public school | state legislature | TEXAS HOUSE
Amid declining enrollments and budget shortfalls, public school supporters are concerned that a $1 billion school voucher program will funnel more money away from neighborhood schools.

UNT Health Science Center’s $150M Alzheimer’s study could face cuts under new Trump rule
| February 13, 2025
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth could lose millions in federal funding for medical research under a new Trump administration proposal.

Texas Senate passes $1B school vouchers bill to spend public funds on private schools
by Matt Hennie
| February 7, 2025
The Texas Senate easily passed a controversial school voucher bill that Democrats criticized for not prioritizing low-income students.

Join Dallas’ Black History Month festivities this February
| February 4, 2025
Dallas rolls out free Black History Month events celebrating African American culture through exhibits, performances, and education.

$1 billion school voucher bill clears first hurdle in Texas Senate
by Matt Hennie
| January 31, 2025
A bill creating a $1 billion school voucher program for 100,000 Texas students is on a fast-track for approval in the state Senate.

Tarrant hospitals’ teamwork program prepared to deliver improved maternal health outcomes
| January 28, 2025
Tarrant County’s health systems are taking steps to improve maternal health outcomes with the official start of a first-in-Texas program. Seven hospitals within Baylor Scott & White Health, JPS Health Network and Texas Health Resources will launch the TeamBirth initiative starting this week. The initiative is a collaborative process aimed at closing communication gaps and […]

11 farm-to-table restaurants in DFW that will make your mouth water
by Joey Held
| January 21, 2025
With an abundance of fresh ingredients—sometimes right from their own backyard—these farm-to-table restaurants in DFW are absolutely worth a visit.

15 festivals in DFW to put on your 2025 calendar
by Joey Held
| January 10, 2025
From music and culture to food and charm, Texas is jam-packed with entertainment all year round. Here’s our guide to the best festivals in DFW.

Gov. Greg Abbott: Texas is ready for Winter Storm Cora
by Matt Hennie
| January 9, 2025
From brine on roadways to a power grid with more capacity, Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas is ready for Winter Storm Cora.

The winter storm has arrived! Here are tips for Dallas residents
| January 9, 2025
As Dallas experiences inclement weather, various city departments share tips about staying safe.

Discover the powerful new docuseries from the Dallas Mavericks
| January 7, 2025
A partnership between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Mavericks brings a powerful new docuseries about immigrants to life.

Recycle your Christmas tree: Dallas drop-off details
| January 6, 2025
Dallas has launched a post-holiday tree recycling program for the 2024-2025 season. Here's what you need to know.




