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Former Police Chief
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2026 Bond
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Dallas County Elections Sets the Record Straight:
The Signature on Your Ballot is Required by Texas Law
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Dallas, Texas – The Dallas County Elections Department is reminding voters that a signature on their ballot is a required security measure, not a reason for concern. A false social media post circulating in Dallas County and several states claims that any writing by a poll worker will cause a ballot to be disqualified.
Texas law requires every ballot to be signed before it is given to a voter, and an unsigned ballot may not be issued. During Early Voting, October 19 through October 30, ballots carry the signature of the Early Voting Clerk, Elections Administrator Paul Adams. On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, ballots carry the signature of the Presiding Election Judge at each vote center.
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Faithful Texans for Talarico: Statewide GOTV Virtual Kickoff
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We are in the final sprint to elect James Talaricoas our next U.S. Senator! Join James for the Faithful Texans Talarico virtual kickoff on October 19th at 6:00...
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Greg Abbott’s Administration Discussed Selling Beloved State Park to Trillionaire Elon Musk
New reporting highlights how career politician Greg Abbott continues to put the financial interests of the world’s richest man over the needs of working Texans
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Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
Founded in 1846, Texas Democrats continue the march toward re-building a state that acts upon its beliefs - fair wages, affordable housing, universal childcare, a right to accessible and affordable healthcare, and safe communities. A fair shot for all - that’s what drove our Texas forefathers to build this great state, and that is what drives us today. A belief that no matter who you are, what you look like, where you come from, or who you love if you work hard in Texas, you can make it. Texas Democrats have never shied away from big, bold ideas. From Lyndon B. Johnson to Henry B. Gonzalez to Barbara Jordan to Ann Richards and today’s Democratic champions.
| | Pentagon Blocks Senator’s access to Qatar Base, raising Oversight Questions | | |
By Rita Cook
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Here is a question worth asking: When a U.S. senator serving on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Defense Appropriations Committee is denied access to an American military installation during a congressional delegation trip, what exactly is the public supposed to think? Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says he was denied access to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Oct. 6 while traveling through the Middle East. The Pentagon’s decision has raised questions about congressional oversight and transparency surrounding the Iran war. According to The Guardian, Murphy said he was blocked from visiting the major U.S. base in Qatar but he was able to inspect damage at the U.S.
| | Texas Voters Encouraged to Vote Early and Protect Their Right to Be Heard | |
Early in-person voting provides additional time to identify and resolve voting problems, while every eligible voter is urged to use whichever lawful voting method is available.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas voters are encouraged to cast their ballots during early voting rather than waiting for Election Day. Voting early may reduce exposure to anticipated Election Day intimidation tactics and provide time to identify and address registration, eligibility, or voting-process issues. Those unable to vote early should still vote by any lawful method available to them, including in person on Election Day or by mail if eligible.
Why Vote Early
Registration problems can often be corrected when voters discover them early. Voting early gives voters additional time to obtain documents, contact election officials, and follow the applicable procedures so that their ballots can count. Early voting may also make voters less likely to encounter intimidation at a polling place. Because intimidation tactics are expected to be more likely on Election Day, early in-person voting is the preferred option whenever feasible.
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Big Mama Said: Don’t Throw Away the Gift Just Because it Came Wrapped Wrong
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My Truth: Let’s have more conversations
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By Terry Allen
Texas Metro News https://texasmetronews.com
Big Mama had a way of seeing something in you before you could see it in yourself. My grandmother, Lucille “Big Mama” Allen, came from a generation that believed in correction. I grew up in a household where somebody might tell you, “Go get me a switch.” You knew what that meant. But age has taught me something: correction without direction can stop behavior, but it doesn’t always develop the person Sometimes what we call a young man’s problem is really an undeveloped gift. I learned that through mentoring. I once worked with a young man who was gambling and running numbers.
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By Cheryl Smith
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
Texas State Representative James Talarico invited members of the Divine 9 to discuss the upcoming election. November 3, 2026 is the day of reckoning! Nearly 500, at my last count, members of Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, and Iota Phi Theta fraternities joined with the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sigma Gamma Rho sororities to discuss issues pertinent to Black people in Texas.
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Read More SHOW: October 22, 2026, starting at 4p PDT/ 6p CDT/7p EDT, listeners or watchers can chime in live, donate to the cause, and watch it live online at the Black Headline News website, listen via BHN web radio, or watch it live on CTV platforms Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV.
| | NOLAN WELLS - Lest we forget! | | |
This is why Nolan Wells ' family
hires Attorney Ben Crump
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This plea should be granted, AND someone other than Angel and
her team should conduct it.
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A digital forensics expert confirmed
that Snapchat content was deleted
from Nolan Wells' phone between
the time he last had it and the time
his parents received it.
| | In Prison, Pink Ribbons are Rare | |
By Kwaneta Harris
The Marshall Project https://www.themarshallproject.org/
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but comprehensive breast cancer care is sorely lacking in Texas prisons. ctober arrives on the outside wrapped in pink. Cereal boxes are decorated with ribbons. Football players have pink laces in their cleats. And commercials remind you gently, warmly, to schedule your mammogram, as if the hardest part of surviving breast cancer is simply remembering to make the call. I imagine it must feel like the whole world is looking out for you. But I want to tell you about the world that pink never quite reaches, because I live in it, and because some of the women I love have paid for that absence with their lives.
| |  | The HBCU AD who Helped Bring DeSean Jackson to Delaware State resigned | |
By Cobi Simmons
HBCU Gameday https://hbcugameday.com/
Delaware State athletic director Tony Tucker is returning to St. Andrew’s School as the Hornets prepare for a major football showcase, a national leadership search and a $55 million facilities project. Delaware State University is building momentum across its athletic department, but the man who helped guide much of that progress is leaving. Athletic director Tony Tucker is stepping down to return to St. Andrew’s School near Middletown, Delaware, as the HBCU prepares for another major football showcase and the start of an ambitious construction project.
| | Art and Jazz Celebrate Legacies of Three Influential Artists and Educators | |
| |  | Art, music, and scholarship came together at Alabama State University’s Montgomery Interpretive Center as faculty, staff, students and community members gathered for the Colvin-Feagin-Ransaw Commemorative Art & Jazz Show, honoring the legacies of the late Dr. William Colvin, John W. Feagin and Dr. Lee Ransaw. As artists, scholars, and educators, the three men left a lasting mark on the arts and the communities they served. The commemorative event celebrated their influence through an exhibition of visual art and a live jazz performance that reflected their shared commitment to creativity, education, and cultural preservation. The gallery featured 34 works by 19 local artists, showcasing a variety of artistic mediums, including watercolor, acrylic and oil on canvas, oil on linen, digital art, photography, graphic prints, and pen and ink. The collection highlighted the artists’ distinctive styles and perspectives while illustrating how artistic expression can communicate ideas, connect generations, and preserve cultural heritage.
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Registration Open
for All Students
Find flexible class options to fit your schedule
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| | Racist Cop Pulls a Gun on an Elderly Black Man — Judge Vonda EXPOSES His Shocking Abuse of Power! | | | |
Homemade Artisan Bread
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Bob's home security system has three levels
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| | Lancaster resident Shabranda Mathis, has built her career around helping students succeed and teachers grow. Mathis has more than 25 years in education, and now serves as principal of Whitney M. Young Jr. Elementary School in Dallas ISD. | | | |
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| Imani Oliver Black Woman Word Search Book | Imani’s story started with her grandfather. She learned history the fun way; it was more than a tagline. It is a promise to honor where we come from. Her grandfather was her guiding light. | | | Bexar County Commissioners Court appointed Calvin Henry, Chief Warrant Officer 2, USMC (Ret.), as the new Director of the Bexar County Department of Military and Veterans Services. His role is key in enhancing the department’s support, resources. | | |
A Picture is
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Listen to What I
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September 19, 1944
The US Navy announced that Black women would be permitted to join Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). The decision came after pressure from civil rights organizations, Black sororities, the Black press, and others. President Roosevelt was also concerned about losing African American voters if he didn't act.
| | | | We Got a Second Chance”: Couple Shares their Kidney Transplant Journey | | |
By Jasmine Smith
BlackDoctor
https://blackdoctor.org/
Nearly 10 years ago, Reggie gave his wife, Alana, the ultimate gift: a second chance at life. Today, they are using their firsthand experience as both donor and recipient to educate others about kidney disease, the urgent need for donors, and the importance of equitable access to transplant care. A Seafood Dinner That Changed Everything “I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at the age of 13, so that’s been over 30 years ago,” Alana recalls of first receiving her diagnosis. “At the time, I was diagnosed with FSGS [Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis], which is scarring of the kidneys.” Alana actually found out about her diagnosis on a day that she describes as one of the highest highs and lowest lows.
| | JOSEPHUS DANIEL SANDERS III | |
Josephus Daniel Sanders III passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 36. Born on May 19, 1990, he will be remembered as a loving, caring, and happy man whose life was deeply centered on family. Those who knew Josephus knew the warmth he brought to others. His loving nature, caring spirit, and joyful presence left a lasting impression on the people whose lives he touched. He was family-oriented, and that devotion was an important part of who he was. His memory will remain cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
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DAILY REMEMBRANCE
Grief has colored my world. Such stark contrasts between the then and now.
How bland the white days when I can't see what is before me.
In a fog of non-distinctiveness.
No form or fashion to my existence on these days, and yet, I see light.
Something bright and warm beckoning me.
The dark days of color bring with them such darkness that I can't venture out.
I stay still, sometimes unable to even speak.
Wrapping myself within myself.
Going round and round and round.
Seeing burst of red through the spinning.
Marking my journey before and after.
Marking my journey round and round in what seems a senseless rotation.
Marking my journey from then to now.
LaJuana and Patricia Barton
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