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Gov. Greg Abbott has rejected a $60 million budget initiative that would have allowed Texas to participate in a federal summer lunch program designed for low-income children. The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program aimed to provide $120...
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A new coronavirus variant, identified as NB.1.8.1, is rapidly spreading across various regions globally, including China and several other Asian countries, raising alarms among health experts in Europe about a potential surge in cases. In the U.S.,...
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The HUB – Recently, the Visual and Performing Arts Department of Dallas ISD launched its inaugural district-wide summer arts intensive, inviting high school students to deeply engage in a selected artistic discipline over a week filled with creative...
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Lalah Hathaway, the Grammy-winning artist celebrated as the “First Daughter of Soul,” graced the stage as the headline act for Jazz on the Trinity, held on May 31 at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth. Among the lively lineup were singer-songwrite...
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The HUB – Recently, Dallas ISD, in collaboration with the Dallas Education Foundation, marked a significant achievement for the young men involved in the Call Me MiSTER program. Established in 2000, this national initiative addresses the critical sho...
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Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed a special legislative session early Monday, summoning state legislators back to the Capitol to address six bills he vetoed shortly before Sunday’s deadline. Notably, Senate Bill 3, which aimed to prohibit the sale of h...
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(The HUB) – The chess initiative within Dallas ISD stands out as one of the most embraced programs, with an impressive 6,000 students engaging across 200 educational institutions. In response to the surging interest in chess, the Student Activities...
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As a Black man and baby boomer, I find myself increasingly concerned about the younger generations of color in our society. My cohort has had the unique privilege of witnessing significant social and political transformations over the last fifty year...
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"Why would we not choose to honor the remarkable heroes within the U.S. Army? They embody the finest qualities of America—individuals with inspiring narratives." – Brigadier General Ty Seidule (Ret.), former vice chairman of the Naming Commission (...
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(Sierra Club) – It is imperative that we raise our voices against the administration's recent deployment of federal agents to intimidate, apprehend, and scrutinize political adversaries. We should not normalize or accept the military's involvement in...
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(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Recently, we commemorated Juneteenth, which symbolizes our emancipation from slavery. However, under Trump’s administration, this celebration feels hollow. The level of racism many are experiencing is unprecedented, with Trump...
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(WRRAP) – It's been three years since the landmark Roe v. Wade decision was overturned, a ruling that dismantled the constitutional right to abortion, leading the nation into a public health crisis. Millions now find themselves stripped of bodily aut...
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On June 20, Governor Greg Abbott enacted Senate Bill 12 and SB 37, two legislative measures that pose serious risks to the fundamental rights of expression and inclusivity within K-12 and higher education. SB 12 outright bans the implementation of di...
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On Sunday, Governor Greg Abbott vetoed $60 million allocated for the Summer EBT program planned for fiscal year 2027. This decision has drawn significant disappointment, as the initiative would have supplied essential nutrition assistance to children...
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The Constitution unmistakably stipulates that the power to declare war rests solely with Congress. No president, including Donald Trump, possesses the authority to initiate military action unilaterally to enhance political stature. Let’s clarify: th...