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One way Dallas' new poet laureate Kristoddie Woods, known as Black Ceasar, reaches audiences is through his TikTok account. He recently invited them to vote on their favorite slide, including this one, in an "Urban Cowboy x Poet" series. [Screenshot: Ceasar's Poetry Corner/TikTok]
The Last Word: Dallas’ New Poet Laureate Kristoddie Woods—aka Black Ceasar—on Turning Readers Into Poets
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Apr 14, 2026
Dallas' third poet laureate Kristoddie Woods steps in alongside youth poet laureate Cadence Diggs, a 17-year-old Booker T. Washington High School student, for a two-year term.
by Quincy Preston |
Nov 18, 2025
A familiar figure in Dallas arts, civic innovation, and public service, Cuellar will succeed longtime CEO Tony Fleo following a months-long search as Social Venture Partners Dallas plans its next 25 years.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 5, 2025
The foundation's initial housing strategy centers around three pillars: partnership and policy, production, and preservation—a combination of strategies it said has proven effective in other cities. More than $4 million in early grants and investments have already been made, amid hopes that future matching grants could create "a $100 million Housing Impact Fund dedicated to lasting change."
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 15, 2025
Sana Syed has served in the role on an interim basis since May. She officially steps into the post on Oct. 20.
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One of the bridges being preserved by The Bridges of Turtle Creek initiative. [Photo: Turtle Creek Association]
The Last Word: On Preserving Turtle Creek’s Iconic Bridges Amid $2B in Development Projects
by David Seeley | Jun 24, 2025
Dallas is known for its huge, skyscraping bridges over the Trinity River. But just a few miles north, eight small bridges along Turtle Creek have their own place in the history of the city and the hearts of its citizens. Now these low-key yet iconic bridges are being preserved and revitalized thanks to "The Bridges of Turtle Creek," an initiative launched by the Turtle Creek Association (TCA), Turtle Creek Conservancy (TCC), and the city of Dallas.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 12, 2025
Once built to house touring musicians—and, legend has it, Bob Wills’ horse—the restored building next to the iconic Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas is now home to co-working space, studios, and startup energy. Next up: a 6,500-capacity amphitheater.
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by Quincy Preston |
Apr 8, 2025
“Welcome to the private debut of the Dreams Experience Academy—or as we call it, somewhat provocatively, DEA,” said Chris Gannett at the launch event at the Kessler in Oak Cliff last week.
The student-powered, purpose-driven nonprofit, co-founded by hip-hop icon The D.O.C., aims to unlock creative talent and open doors into the $3 trillion media, entertainment, and tech economy.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 4, 2024
The city said Executive Assistant Chief Michael Igo's appointment will take effect Oct. 18 as current Chief Eddie Garcia transitions out of the role to become an assistant city manager in Austin. Igo's entire 33 years in law enforcement have been spent on the Dallas force.
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Clay Jenkins takes over from Fort Worth Mayor Pro Tem Gyna Bivens who chaired the RTC for the past 12 months.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Elected Chair of Regional Transportation Council
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jun 14, 2024
Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey also was elected vice chair for the 2024-2025 term, and Lewisville Councilmember Brandon Jones will assume the duties of secretary for the next year. The newly elected officers will serve in their positions through June 2025, guiding the region's transportation policies and initiatives.
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by David Seeley |
May 21, 2024
With 5,400 vehicles now serving the community, the city of Dallas aims to electrify its fleet by 2040. Mayor Eric Johnson called the 10-year agreement with Ford Pro "a significant milestone" in making that happen.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 26, 2024
Bill Zielinski oversaw the city’s response to a ransomware attack as well as to an employee deleting millions of electronic police records. Brian Gardner, the city’s chief information security officer, will be the department’s interim director, the Dallas Morning News reported.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 29, 2024
In 2023, the city of Dallas was hit by a ransomware attack that ultimately cost it $8.5 million. Now the city is partnering with California-based MixMode and its innovative AI platform for real-time threat monitoring, anomaly detection, and behavioral analysis—empowering the city to respond quickly and efficiently to potential cyber incidents before they escalate into a major security breach.
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Rendering of Five Mile Creek Trail [Photo: Trust for Public Land]
TXDOT Paves $6.6M Way for Five Mile Creek Greenbelt’s Oak Cliff Trail in Southern Dallas
by Quincy Preston | Oct 27, 2023
The TXDOT grant dollars will let TPL start digging on a 1.1-mile "shovel-ready" stretch of the 17-mile trail "sooner than planned." An additional $1.65 million match from local supporters brings the total funding to over $8 million.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 10, 2023
Leaders gathered today to break ground on the massive two-wing campus designed for over 5,000 Goldman employees. The financial giant's striking new hub in downtown Dallas' NorthEnd aims for LEED-certification and state-of-the-art amenities.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 21, 2023
A 20-year, $390 million city of Dallas master plan for redeveloping Hensley Field in southwest Dallas is on hold pending environmental cleanup by the U.S. Navy. According to the Dallas Morning News, the city is suing the Navy yet again to get the cleanup finished, so the "hidden gem" can come to life.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Jul 20, 2023
In this series on real estate development in Southern Dallas, we introduce you to 15 real estate pros in Innovan Neighborhood's Community Development Roundtable who aim to bring new life to long-neglected parts of Dallas.
Part 2: Meet Valerie Ballard, the executive director of Operation Tiny House with a bold ambition for a groundbreaking development in University Hills.
Part 2: Meet Valerie Ballard, the executive director of Operation Tiny House with a bold ambition for a groundbreaking development in University Hills.
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