New Endowment Proposed to Bolster Texas Public School Funding Texas public schools are facing significant financial hurdles, leading to difficult decisions for districts across the state, including those in North Texas. A prominent advocacy group, Raise Your Hand Texas, is now championing a bold new solution: an education endowment designed to provide a stable, long-term funding source for schools, moving beyond the current two-year budget cycles. This proposal aims to inject much-needed predictability and sustained … Read More

Community Voices: Key Issues Shaping Dallas & North Texas Dallas and North Texas residents are actively engaging with critical issues, from the federal government shutdown’s ripple effects on local families to the future of regional transit and important decisions regarding immigrant communities. Recent letters to the editor highlight these pressing concerns, urging local action and accountability from elected officials. The SNAP Crisis: Dallas Neighbors Face Hunger Amidst Shutdown The federal government shutdown has created a … Read More

North Dallas Redevelopment: A New Era for Preston-Royal The southwest corner of Preston Road and Royal Lane, a site previously devastated by the 2019 tornado, is poised for a transformative $650 million mixed-use redevelopment. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Burk Interests and Greenway Investment Company, signals a significant shift in North Dallas’s growth trajectory, largely influenced by the new state law, Senate Bill 840. The Changing Landscape of Development in North Dallas For decades, North … Read More

Irving Welcomes First Joe V’s Smart Shop This Month Dallas-Fort Worth residents, get ready for another budget-friendly grocery option! H-E-B’s smaller-format Joe V’s Smart Shop is opening its first store outside Dallas in Irving this month, bringing its price-conscious offerings to a new D-FW community. This new location marks the third in North Texas for the brand, significantly expanding H-E-B’s footprint in our competitive local grocery market. Joe V’s Smart Shop Arrives in Irving The … Read More

New Wings Era: Coach Fernandez Backs Star Paige Bueckers A new chapter is beginning for the Dallas Wings as Jose Fernandez takes the helm as head coach. He has quickly voiced enthusiastic support for soon-to-be second-year guard Paige Bueckers, signaling a fresh direction for the team and exciting times ahead for Dallas basketball fans. New Leadership Arrives for the Dallas Wings The Dallas Wings are ushering in an anticipated era with the appointment of Jose … Read More

Dallas Voices: Community Weighs In on Key Local Issues Dallas residents are making their opinions heard on critical local and state issues, as revealed in recent Letters to the Editor. From federal immigration policies impacting our city to the performance of local law enforcement and the controversial actions of our professional sports teams, readers are vocal and engaged in the discourse shaping North Texas. Dallas Divided on ICE Program The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Read More

Communities Foundation of Texas Tackles Dallas Housing Crisis The Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) has announced a significant five-year, $50 million initiative aimed at addressing Dallas’ urgent housing challenges. This commitment is set to transform into a potential $100 million Housing Impact Fund through future matching grants, marking a bold step towards ensuring stable and affordable living for all Dallas residents. Why Dallas Needs a Housing Solution Now North Texas faces a critical housing shortage, … Read More