DFW
Dallas mayor, 2 council members try to stall weed decriminalization
| November 20, 2024
During a meeting on Tuesday to certify the Nov. 5 election results, Council Member Cara Mendelsohn tried to add language to Proposition R — which passed with 66.82% of the vote — to stall implementation until the state legalizes recreational weed.
Fort Worth business owners to design toolkit to aid with homelessness issues
| November 20, 2024
Fort Worth businesses will soon have a new tool to address issues involving homeless people. Business owners have told the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce that homelessness is a daily concern that impacts their operations — whether it’s trespassing, disruptions or other incidents. To help, the chamber launched a Homelessness Task Force to develop a […]
Fort Worth makes Leon Bridges Day official during Grammy winner’s Dickies Arena debut
| November 19, 2024
Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges called his song “Panther City” a love letter to his hometown, and Fort Worth responded with a formal love note of its own. Mayor Mattie Parker surprised the singer on stage at his sold-out Dickies Arena debut to issue a formal proclamation declaring Nov. 15 Leon Bridges Day in Fort Worth. […]
Texas gift guide: Local goods to give this holiday season
| November 18, 2024
Before you head to a big box retailer or Amazon, consider these local Texas businesses to give a far more memorable gift this holiday season.
Support these minority-owned bakeries this holiday season
| November 15, 2024
As you plan for the upcoming holidays, patronize these beloved local minority-owned bakeries.