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Council member Dennis Webb states his opinion on the reimbursement and the ARK Group. (Image: Rachel Hawkins/NDG)

Irving Comes to a Decision on Long Debated Project

NORTH DALLAS GAZETTE — After months of arguing and fighting over the definition of complete, the City of Irving has finally come to a conclusion on...

Crystal Mason, the Black Texas Mother Facing 5+ Years in Prison for Voting in the 2016 Election, and attorney Kim Cole (Photo Source: Democracy Now!)

Commentary8 years ago

Straight Talk: Republican-inspired voter suppression

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Voting is the glue holding democracy together. However, the suppression of the vote only weakens democracy. Republicans make political prisoners of Crystal Mason,...

Laura Wooten has witnessed history at the ballot box working as a volunteer for nearly 80 years. (Image courtesy Laura Wooten)

Black History8 years ago

Poll worker volunteer dedicates nearly 80 years, inspires all to vote

NORTH DALLAS GAZETTE — “Black women should come out and vote because we were the last to get to vote,” Wooten said. “I never thought I’d...

Beautifully written with words that are partial poetry and part storytime, this book offers kids an easy-to-love biography of a woman they may have heard about, but just not enough.

Books8 years ago

BOOK REVIEW: “So Tall Within” will take you to new heights

NORTH DALLAS GAZETTE — Author Gary D. Schmidt tells the saga of Sojourner Truth, her resolve, and her work – sometimes brutally, sometimes with fist-pumping joy,...

Community8 years ago

Jazz, Fall Festival and Red River Showdown in DFW this week

NORTH DALLAS GAZETTE — With temperatures north of 90 degrees, it may not feel like Fall in Dallas yet, but this week’s entertainment calendar is filled...

Childish Gambino is performing in Dallas this weekend.

Entertainment8 years ago

Final week of September in DFW is Filled with Concerts, Food and Laughs

NORTH DALLAS GAZETTE — This weekend and next week your entertainment calendar is filled with choices for foodies, concert lovers and comedians. Also, you can plan...

Caption There is a new app available to the public from the FBI which allows potential future applicants, or those simply interested in grading themselves by FBI standards, to prepare for the Physical Fitness Challenge administered as part of the entry process. Alt Text Description

Health8 years ago

New app allows users to grade their physical fitness level by FBI standards

NORTH DALLAS GAZETTE — On Sept. 5 there was a small meeting at Germany Park between Dallas-based FBI agents and members of the media. The FBI...

Books8 years ago

Housegirl is a great book to curl up and read

NORTH DALLAS GAZETTE — You’re up for this. You can do it. Still, as in the new book “Housegirl” by Michael Donkor, it won’t be easy.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” (Proverbs 1:7)

North Dallas Gazette8 years ago

RELIGION: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…

NORTH DALLAS GAZETTE — The question is, once we know we have made a mistake before God, do we make the necessary adjustments that will allow...

Jason Garrett and Dak Prescott at the Redskins, 2016

North Dallas Gazette8 years ago

Dallas Cowboys depth on offense is questionable

NORTH DALLAS GAZETTE — Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett will be the first to admit that backup quarterback Cooper Rush struggled mightily during last Sunday’s 27-3...

Op-Ed9 years ago

OP-ED: Black Women and Girls Deserve More Respect, Visibility in the #MeToo Movement

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Transportation9 years ago

Lincoln Experience Center Opening Is a Homecoming for Dallas ISD Arts Magnet Grad

By David Wilfong (North Dallas Gazette/NNPA Member) The Lincoln Motor Company recently unveiled its new “Lincoln Experience Center” at The Star, Dallas Cowboys’ world headquarters in...

Education9 years ago

ESSA Encourages States to Innovate Education Policy

By Courtney Borchert (North Dallas Gazette/NNPA Member) Texas will implement the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in school districts this academic year. The federal law grants...

National10 years ago

Minority Leaders Feel Muslims are Unfairly Targeted

By Audrey A. Lundy (North Dallas Gazette/NNPA Member) Muslims have lived in Texas since 1854. They have established mosques, schools and other institutions that serve the...