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Family-violence charge against activist Dominique Alexander is dismissed Next Generation Action Network, an activism organization Alexander founded, said in a prepared statement that Alexander was “finally able to clear his name.” Dominique Alexander speaks during a news conference Monday in Dallas.(Lawrence Jenkins / Special Contributor) Revised to include details from a news conference. A family-violence charge against Dallas activist Dominique Alexander has been dismissed, his organiza...

He was charged with one felony and one misdemeanor after he was accused of shoving and attempting to strangle his former partner, Keyaira Saunders, the Dallas Morning News reported. According to the Dallas Morning News, Saunders signed an affidavit saying she would not testify or participate in the case, adding that she felt betrayed by the way the Dallas Police Department handled it. As an activist in Dallas, 31-year-old Alexander speaks on behalf of families of victims of violence and has bee...

Dentist Michelle Morgan bought the old building in 2016 in the neighborhood where she grew up. “The vision is to bring the building back to life but make it a class A medical facility,” she said. “I bring my profession and I also bring my love and obligation as a successful person back to my neighborhood.” COVID-19 and other complications delayed progress but Morgan said she hoped to have the project completed in about a year. She has attracted supporters, included retired nurse Barbara...

Botham Jean gets a street named after him and more Dallas city news Botham Jean gets a street named after him and more Dallas city news This street will now be called Botham Jean Boulevard. Photo by Jeremy McKane In this weekly roundup of city news, a street in Dallas gets a name change, Denton launches a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, and a group decides to hold their own darn MLK parade. Heres what happened in Dallas this week: Botham Jean Boulevard The Dallas City Council voted to change the n...

The Leaning Tower of Dallas was born on Feb. 16 when the planned implosion of the former Affiliated Computer Services building didnt fully collapse upon detonation. When the dust settled the buildings core, containing the stairwell and elevator shaft, remained upright at an angle. For the next two weeks, people traveled from near and far to take whimsical photographs with the tower in the background. The building finally collapsed in a cloud of dust on March 2 after two weeks of being whacked w...

Goliath Games Creates Holiday Magic with Massive Donations Share Article Goliath spread holiday cheer by donating hundreds of toys and games to children in need through local non-profits surrounding North Texas. “At Goliath, we’re extraordinarily fortunate that people chose to lean on games to make 2020 as joyful a year as possible. With that in mind, we’re called to reach out to those in our community who could use some extra joy during this season” said Mary Higbe, Goliath’s Directo...

How Transparent Is the Dallas Police Chief Search? The mayor has problems with how the city manager is handling the search for Dallas next top cop. But are they justified? By Peter Simek Published in FrontBurner December 10, 2020 10:48 am Over the past few weeks, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has repeatedly complained that the city’s search for a new police chief has been less than transparent. During a recent local radio appearance, he said he wishes the City Council’s Public Safety Committee...