Category: Dallas

Shawn Williams for Dallas Morning News: A challenge to blacks about gay men

Shawn Williams for Dallas Morning News: A challenge to blacks about gay men

Here’s a column that I wrote for the Dallas Morning News that will appear in Saturday’s paper. It’s already available at DallasNews.com. Thanks to Sharon Grigsby for allowing me to step a bit outside of my comfort zone as a writer. As usual, I’m not thrilled about the title, but...

Dallas Logistics Hub Welcomes Advanced H2O with Flagship Lease

Dallas Logistics Hub Welcomes Advanced H2O with Flagship Lease

Dallas Logistics Hub Welcomes Advanced H2O with Flagship Lease Washington-based water company signs 15-year lease for new production and distribution facilities in southern Dallas County’s world-class logistics park, and projects 100 new jobs DALLAS, Texas, (Jan. 28, 2009) — The Allen Group, developer of the Dallas Logistics Hub (DLH), a...

Dallas to host Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer

Dallas to host Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON CONCERNS OF YOUNG BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Healthcare Experts Will Share Latest Breast Cancer Information at the Only International Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer Contact: Eva Fowler eva.fowler@mslworldwide.com (202) 261-2868 DALLAS (February 2, 2009) — An expected 800 young breast cancer survivors, caregivers...

UNT Dallas reaches the magic number to begin establishing independent university

UNT Dallas reaches the magic number to begin establishing independent university

1,032 FTE: UNT Dallas Campus reaches enrollment milestone; Will begin process of establishing independent university DALLAS – The University of North Texas Dallas Campus has achieved a critical enrollment goal in its quest to become the first public university in the City of Dallas. Administrators at the campus have announced...

Dallas’ worst violent crime hot spots in North Dallas: Shawn on KLIF 570’s Jeff Bolton Show Wednesday Morning to discuss

Dallas’ worst violent crime hot spots in North Dallas: Shawn on KLIF 570’s Jeff Bolton Show Wednesday Morning to discuss

According to statistics released by the Dallas Police Department, the three areas in Dallas that have the most violent crimes are all north of downtown. While that may be surprising to some, it’s should not come as a shock to the Dallas South Family. I’ll be on KLIF 570’s Jeff...

Dallas AKA’s to host 23rd Image Awards Luncheon February 28th

Dallas AKA’s to host 23rd Image Awards Luncheon February 28th

The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Mu Omega chapter are hosting their 23rd Image Awards Luncheon on Saturday February 28, 2009. The event will begin at noon at the Dallas Info Mart. Tickets for the luncheon are $50. This year’s luncheon is celebrating education, scholarship, and public...

First Mardi Gras Oak Cliff parade on February 22

First Mardi Gras Oak Cliff parade on February 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: January 30, 2009 Contact: Amy Cowan 214-862-6556 amywallacecowan@gmail.com Krewe on Bishop, an all-volunteer committee of Oak Cliff residents and merchants, is proud to announce the first Mardi Gras Oak Cliff parade! The parade will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2009. Start time is 4:00 p.m....

Getting in Line-In 2009 Affordable Insurance Project Outreach

Getting in Line-In 2009 Affordable Insurance Project Outreach

Join Honorable Tennell Atkins & Honorable Vonciel Hill & Dallas Quick Response In Affordable Auto Insurance Project It’s 2009 Dallas Law- All vehicles on the road must have auto insurance proof!! *Do you need Automobile Insurance? *Do you need to change your auto insurance plan? *Please don’t drive without auto...

Alcohol-related Business on South Lamar Street has Sharon Grigsby stirred up

Alcohol-related Business on South Lamar Street has Sharon Grigsby stirred up

In the year and a half that I’ve known Sharon Grigsby I’ve learned that when she gets behind an issue there’s no stopping her.  Fortunately for us her issue is Southern Dallas. On the Dallas Morning News Opinion Blog, Sharon is raising a red flag on a vote at the...

Photos From Southside on Lamar Inaugural Celebration

Photos From Southside on Lamar Inaugural Celebration

Many thanks to Ms. Jan Gore, owner/operator of Texas Caribbean Foods, which is a Dallas South Community Supporter, for inviting the family to her Inauguration Watch Party. Ms. Jan served wonderful refreshments to those in attendance following the swearing in ceremony. 1360 AM Rational Radio gave away President Obama door...