Garland ISD on Track to Become A-Rated District, Leads Dallas County in TEA Gains
by Following a historic year in the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Accountability Ratings, Garland ISD is on track to earn an A-rated district, making record …
Trump’s Executive Order: Trump’s EO to restore safety in D.C. marked with bits of truth and bits of propaganda
Written by Rita Cook President Donald Trump signed Executive Order #6370-2025 last week, establishing a Crime Emergency to Restore Safety in the District of Columbia. …
Where I Live: Educator found creativity in Fort Worth’s Lakes of River Trails neighborhood
Written by Lori Scott After a year in apartments down the street, I moved to the Lakes of River Trails neighborhood in 2018. Prior to …
9 stats that show how well Red Sox’ Brayan Bello has pitched as of late
Brayan Bello is living up to his potential as a top-of-the-rotation starter for the Red Sox after a few years in the major leagues. Actually, …
Review & setlist: Morgan Wallen embraces his brand at Gillette show, but fails to elevate his material
What a jerk Morgan Wallen is. This is his brand, not a critique. He is sufficiently aware of it to call a song, album, and …
Boston College play-by-play announcer Jon Meterparel has longevity, and chemistry, in the booth
When a parent experiences a significant life event, whether it be professional or personal, they frequently measure it by the amount of change in their …
Can Payton Tolle join Red Sox’ rotation? He’s making the case, and Craig Breslow is open to it
Four of the Red Sox’s best prospects have been brought up this season, and a fifth is putting in a compelling case to join the …
Bridging Cultures: Panel Unites Diaspora
Written by Sulwa Siraj The City of Dallas Black Employee Support Team (BEST) convened a panel at Dallas City Hall to kick off the tenth …
Texas House Democrats return to Legislature, declare victory after quorum break
By Karen Brooks and Philip Jankowski, HarperStaff Writers, Dallas Morning News Austin For the first time in the two weeks since Democrats fled the state …
Dr. Maxine Thornton-Reese
After a protracted illness, the Dallas native, longtime educator, and civic, social, and communal leader passed away on Friday, August 15. Maxine Thornton-Reese, 86, a …
THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: Texas House special session round 2
By Texas Metro News Correspondent Rita Cook Austin Once more, here we go. Austin’s second round of special sessions. It was not intended for the …
How Trump and His Family Made a Billion Off the White House
Written by Stacy M. BrownSenior National Correspondent for the Black Press USA For Donald Trump, his second term in the White House has been a …