Shutdown Deal Includes SNAP Funding, Ends in January
Overview: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has stated that the House Democrats will fight the proposed Senate agreement…
Political Stalemate Endangers Food Security for Vulnerable Texans
Overview: The federal government shutdown has left 3.5 million Texans, including 1.7 million children, without their monthly SNAP…
Rehmet’s Strong Showing in Texas Senate Race Boosts Democratic Hopes
Overview: Taylor Rehmet, a Democrat, led in the special election to succeed Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock in a…
Public Outrage as Officials Celebrate While Workers Face Hardship
Overview: An internal email from the U.S. Department of War, announcing an early departure rule for Halloween, has…
Judge Rules in Favor of Using Emergency Funds to Support SNAP Program
Overview: A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds to pay…
Dallas County Jail Overcrowding: A Growing Concern
In early September of this year, it was reported that the Dallas County jail reached capacity, holding over…
Study Reveals Institutional Betrayal Among Veterans
Overview: A study by the Journal of Veterans Studies has found that institutional betrayal is a systemic issue…
Randall Bryant Elected as Youngest DART Board Chair at 38
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors has elected Randall Bryant, a prominent figure in Dallas’s…
Black Press Struggles as Famous Figures Stay Silent
Overview: The Black Press of America has been struggling financially, and many high-profile individuals and companies have ignored…
Erykah Badu Joins South Dallas’ Arts Center Launch
South Dallas celebrated a new era of creative excellence this weekend as St. Philip’s School and Community Center…
NBA Chairman Highlights Growth and Challenges for Black Banks at Annual Meeting
Overview: The National Banking Association’s annual meeting focused on organizational growth and the state of the economy, but…
Proposed Texas Amendment Restates Citizenship Requirement for Voting
Overview: Texas voters will see 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution on their ballot, including one clarifying…