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An Introduction to Mayoral Candidate Michael Hinojosa

14 months out from the November 2027 election, Dr. Michael Hinojosa is the first candidate to join the race for Dallas’ top office. The 42-year education veteran has also begun sharing his plans for a hypothetical term as the city’s 61st mayor. A proud Mexican-American, Michael H...

Dallas WeeklySep 1, 2026

Audit: Texas Education Agency bureaucracy expands under Abbott

(The Center Square) – The Texas Education Agency expanded its bureaucracy and managers wages increased by 64% under Gov. Greg Abbott and his appointed TEA commissioner, Mike Morath, according to a new state audit report....

Star Local Media RichardsonAug 26, 2026

Dallas rap rival murder-for-hire trial begins on Monday

Jury selection starts Monday in Dallas for accused hitman Kewon White in the 2020 murder-for-hire shooting of rapper MO3. Rapper Yella Beezy and a third man, Devin Brown, are also charged with murder....

FOX 4 (KDFW)Aug 21, 2026

Dallas could begin process to regulate data centers

Dallas could soon begin the process of developing new regulations for data centers. A memo from Dallas City Council Member Chad West, signed by four other council members, requests that the City Council consider authorizing a public hearing on potential changes to the Dallas Deve...

NBC5 DFWAug 12, 2026

Dallas explores billboards in city parks to generate extra revenue

Dallas is considering placing custom billboards in city parks to boost revenue at a time when costs are rising and the budget is tight. They estimate the advertising signage could generate up to $10 million annually for the park system....

FOX 4 (KDFW)Aug 10, 2026

Plano city council calls special election for sports arena project proposal

The Plano City Council voted Monday night to call a special election on November 3, 2026 asking voters to authorize venue-related taxes to help finance a proposed redevelopment project that would bring a sports and entertainment arena and future home of the Dallas Stars. ‘Proposi...

NBC5 DFWAug 10, 2026

Texas Women’s Foundation Names New Board Leaders

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Texas Women’s Foundation has named Renda Mathew, Truist’s Dallas market president, as chair-elect of its board of directors. Mathew takes over as board chair July 1, 2027, for a two-year term running through Ju...

Dallas InnovatesAug 6, 2026

New Mexico Truth Commission: Minors groomed, abused at Epstein Ranch

(The Center Square) – An interim report published by New Mexico state lawmakers highlights preliminary evidence of sex abuse, grooming and sex trafficking, including of minors, at convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in Santa Fe County....

Star Local Media RichardsonAug 6, 2026

Proposed 19-story Preston-Royal tower vote passes, now heads to City Council

The Dallas City Plan and Zoning Commission has voted in favor of an $800 million development proposed near Preston Road and Royal Lane, which has drawn opposition from several Northwest Dallas neighborhood groups. The project would include retail, restaurants, condominiums, apart...

NBC5 DFWAug 6, 2026

Dr. Brandy Alfred Named New CEO of Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League

DALLAS – After an extensive national search, the Dallas–Fort Worth Urban League (DFWUL) Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Brandy Alfred as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Alfred brings more than two decades of executive lea...

Dallas WeeklyAug 5, 2026

CyrusOne Promotes Longtime Executive John Hatem to CEO

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Dallas-based CyrusOne, a global data center owner, developer and operator, named John Hatem CEO and a member of the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. Eric Schwartz, who led CyrusOne during si...

Dallas InnovatesAug 4, 2026

Proposed Preston-Royal development draws growing neighborhood opposition

Northwest Dallas neighborhood groups are joining forces to oppose the proposed height of an $800 million development near Preston Road and Royal Lane ahead of a key city vote Thursday. The project, proposed near the southwest corner of the intersection, would include retail, rest...

NBC5 DFWAug 4, 2026

Why I voted for Nat Ford to lead DART

By Randall Bryant, DART Board Chair Leaders in every profession know that good talent is hard to find and great talent is almost impossible. Nathaniel “Nat” Ford, Sr., the incoming President & CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is a great talent. Ford began his four-decade c...

Dallas WeeklyAug 3, 2026

Dallas City Council holds special meeting as City Hall fate looms

Dallas City Council members are set to discuss a proposed policy change Monday morning that could lower the voting threshold required to approve new city facilities, a move that could have implications for the ongoing debate over the future of Dallas City Hall. The item is schedu...

NBC5 DFWAug 3, 2026

Fort Worth’s Schumacher Electric Names Consumer Products Exec as CEO

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Fort Worth-based Schumacher Electric Corp., which offers EV chargers and a plethora of power conversion products, named Joseph Rainone CEO. “We are excited to welcome Joseph to Schumacher Electric,” Board Membe...

Dallas InnovatesJul 29, 2026

DART Selects Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. To Lead Transit Agency

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors has selected Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., former Chief Executive Officer of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), as the agency’s next President and Chief Executive Officer following a 9-4 vote by the Board. Ford’s appo...

Dallas WeeklyJul 23, 2026

Dallas City Hall neglect accusation could trigger legal battle

A coalition of attorneys alleges the city of Dallas is violating its own demolition by neglect ordinance by allowing the historic, I.M. Pei-designed Dallas City Hall to fall into disrepair to justify abandoning the building....

FOX 4 (KDFW)Jul 23, 2026

DART names Nathaniel Ford Sr. as its next president and CEO

Dallas Area Rapid Transit has chosen a veteran public transportation executive with decades of experience to lead the North Texas agency into its next chapter. The DART Board of Directors announced Tuesday that Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. has been selected as the agency’s next presiden...

NBC5 DFWJul 21, 2026

$2 million identified for home repair program in Oak Cliff

Homeowners in Oak Cliff may be eligible for repairs under a program designed to fix up homes and allow older residents to age in place. A Dallas city council member says $2 million available will help make up for where previous city home repair programs fell short. District 4 cou...

NBC5 DFWJul 21, 2026