Roger Staubach interview with Dallas South
Host Committee Chairman Roger Staubach and Shawn Williams
Category: Dallas
Proposition One victory reinforces my decision to move to Dallas
I specifically remember being glued to the television on May 2, 1998, tracking the results of the City of Dallas bond vote from my Irving apartment. I watched with anticipation as Dallas voters went to the polls to vote up or down on a number of propositions, including whether to...
A Message to the Dallas South Family: A new endeavor awaits us
For almost three years now, people from all over the world have thought this space worthy enough to visit and check out our take on important news stories. Together, we really have helped to portray positive images of African-Americans in the media and challenge the negative images often depicted in...
Belmont Hotel to giveaway Free One Night Suite Stay during “Get Into the City”
I’m proud to announce that Belmont Hotel will be holding a raffle at “Get Into the City” on Friday night. There will be three prizes awarded to members of the Dallas South family and other friends who attend: 2 Free Belmontinis – the hotel’s signature martini 2 Free Appetizers 1...
UNT Dallas Vice Chancellor: ‘UNT Dallas is born’
THECB officially certifies enrollment; statute creating university in effect DALLAS – The University of North Texas at Dallas was “born today,” UNT Dallas Campus Vice Chancellor John Ellis Price said from Austin following the official certification of spring enrollment figures by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)April 30. Spring...
Harvey Martin Classic at Cotton Bowl on September 12th featuring Texas A&M-Commerce and Abilene Christian
The Texas A&M University-Commerce athletic department has announced that the 2009 Harvey Martin Classic will take place on September 12th at the Cotton Bowl. The game will match Texas A&M-Commerce against Abilene Christian with kickoff at 5 p.m. The initial Harvey Martin Classic as played last season. Prior to the...
“Get Into the City” Time Change – 8:00 p.m. start time Friday May 8th
This Friday’s Get Into the City has been moved back to 8:00 p.m. That will give everyone a chance to get home for work and meet us out at the Belmont for a fun evening. “Get Into the City” is an opportunity for the Dallas South Family and friends to...
St. Rep Yvonne Davis seeks commission to explore DISD
Office of State Representative Yvonne Davis Press Release On Wednesday, April 27, 2009, Representative Yvonne Davis attached an amendment to House Bill 3 to create the Dallas Independent School District Education Improvement Commission. The 21-member commission would include community leaders, educators, representatives of local governments and business leaders. The commission...
Dallas Weekly making the news look good with Gordon Jackson as new Managing Editor
One of my biggest frustration in the three years I’ve been blogging is my inablility to connect with the local black media. I’m not sure if Dallas South is seen as a threat or just insignificant, but most of my attempts at outreach to local black papers and radio have...
Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation/Mayor Leppert announce Deck Park Timeline
Mayor Tom Leppert On Thursday, Mayor Tom Leppert and Councilwoman Angela Hunt participated in a press conference with the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation. They released the timeline for construction of a deck park that will cover a portion of Woodall Rodgers Freeway and connect Downtown Dallas and the Arts District...
