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by Toter - 1 week ago

DART’s Bus System To Receive Eco-Friendly Upgrades With $7 Million Grant

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has secured a substantial grant of $7.094 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to facilitate the acquisition of new buses as the agency begins to retire its older fleet. This funding is part of a larger initiative that encompasses 165 transit project...

by Toter - 1 week ago

Road Safety Becomes Priority As NCTCOG Issues Holiday Travel Advisory

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) urges motorists to remain vigilant, reduce their speed, and prioritize safety while traveling this holiday season. Data indicates that collision rates generally escalate during this period, and safety professionals emphasize that cautious drivi...

by Toter - 1 week ago

Water Rate Adjustment Passed By Carrollton Council For 2026 Rollout

During the City Council's assembly on Tuesday, December 2, Carrollton officials sanctioned a tariff hike for water and wastewater services. This adjustment will affect both residential and commercial clients starting on Thursday, January 1, 2026. City representatives articulated that this increase s...

by Toter - 1 week ago

OWN Teams With NAACP For A Powerful Showcase Of Black Excellence

On December 1, OWN and the NAACP collaborated to present A Night of Excellence, an exclusive event held at The Aster Club. This gathering highlighted the significance of community partnerships and cultural influence. Attendees celebrated the integral voices contributing to the creation of uplifting...

by Toter - 2 weeks ago

Keep Rev. Jesse Jackson In Your Prayers Family

Recent news regarding Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr.'s health has generated significant concern and reflection. His lessons, forged in the ongoing struggle for freedom, stay relevant as his influence endures. Across the globe, powerful voices are rising within liberation movements, particularly in Bla...

by Toter - 2 weeks ago

Transformative Clarity of Nonviolent Actions

In 1963, during his imprisonment in Birmingham, Dr. Martin Luther King articulated the necessity of protests against racial segregation to foster a “constructive nonviolent tension” that would elevate individuals from the “dark depths of prejudice and racism.” He emphasized that the aim of direct a...