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Cornyn and Crockett remain top skeptics of their party’s U.S. Senate nominees after primary losses

Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 24, 2026 This week when Democrats meet at their state convention to energize and organize their party ahead of November,...

A Pain I Can’t Explain

A Tribute to My Deceased FriendJanuary 6, 1946 - June 8, 2026 By Shirley Gray On Day One, I was in denial. On Day Two, reality hit...

Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy almost one year after deadly flood

Associated Press, The Texas Tribune June 24, 2026 Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 campers...

15-YEAR-OLD COLUMBUS GIRL DIES, Community Mourns as Authorities Urge Water Safety Awareness

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — CALL & POST — Authorities reported that river levels remained above normal following recent weather, creating strong currents and hazardous underwater obstacles. Rescue crews described the operation as extremely challenging due to the force of the water and the debris lodged throughout the river channel.

Statement from Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson

DALLAS—Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson on Wednesday released the following statement: Today, the Dallas City Council voted to save our taxpayers hundreds of millions of...

IN MEMORIAM: Peabo Bryson Grammy-Winning R&B Balladeer Dies at 75

Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer whose powerful voice helped define romantic ballads and Disney movie classics, has died at age 75...

WFAA, North Texas Food Bank, and Tarrant Area Food Bank Unite to Tackle Summer Hunger Across DFW

Nourish North Texas Telethon Returns June 11 with Goal of Providing 1 Million Meals for Children DALLAS/ FORT WORTH, Texas, June 1, 2026 – As summer approaches and...

Black Babies Used for Medical Trials by Feds, Lawsuit Filed

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — NY CARIB NEWS — The complaint, filed on May 22, centers on the deaths of Ross Otto Hambrick and Victor Marcellus King, who were allegedly administered an experimental respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) during the mid-1960s.

Ledisi Gives Voice to Fats Waller’s ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — LOS ANGELES WAVE —In “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Ledisi proves she is just as compelling singing and acting on a theatrical stage as she is in concert or in the recording studio. She is clearly in her element alongside veteran performers Chester Gregory, Connie Jackson, Marty Austin Lamar and Natalie Wachen, all of whom have brought their A-game for a night of unforgettable jazz and swing.

First U.S. screwworm case confirmed in South Texas

Berenice Garcia and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 3, 2026 McALLEN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday confirmed the country’s first case of...

MLK Juneteenth 4K Freedom Walk & Festival

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is hosting the 2026 Juneteenth 4K Freedom Walk & Festival on Saturday, June 13, from 8:30 a.m....

Colin Allred tops Julie Johnson in redistricting-driven runoff battle of Dallas Democrats

Olivia Borgula, The Texas Tribune Colin Allred at the Dallas County Democratic office on Dec. 8, 2025. Johnathan Johnson for The Texas Tribune Former Rep. Colin Allred...

All-boys Dallas ISD school achieves 100% college acceptance

By Molly Schrader  At Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith, the Class of 2026, which is made up of 54 “brothers,” achieved a...

IN MEMORIAM: Rest in Power: Hip-Hop Legend Rob Base Dead at 59

MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN RECORDER — Rob Base, one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock and the voice behind the genre-crossing 1988 anthem It Takes Two, passed away on May 22, 2026, at age 59 after a private battle with cancer. The post Rest in Power: Hip-Hop Legend Rob Base Dead at 59 appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

Ancestry Travel for Black Travelers on the Rise

NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — Ancestry travel aligns with several broader travel trends shaping 2026. It reflects the demand for more personalized itineraries, deeper cultural context, and experiences that feel emotionally meaningful rather than transactional. These journeys often inspire travelers to spend more time in a destination and to engage more intentionally with local history and communities.

What Happened to EBONY? Johnson Publishing Heir Says She Feels Betrayed

JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Founded by John H. Johnson in 1945 with a $500 loan, Ebony and Jet magazines — the foundation of the...