Fort Worth singer-songwriter Matthew McNeal was named the winner of the inaugural Jambaloo Music Prize on Saturday night, taking home a $20,000 award and top honors during a showcase celebrating North Texas music at Dallas’ Longhorn Ballroom. McNeal, known for his indie-country sound, received a custom trophy created by Dallas glass artist Simon Waranch, along […]
As Dallas confronts growing competition from neighboring North Texas cities, three former mayors agree the city can remain a regional leader — but each believes a different issue must be addressed to secure its future. Former mayors Tom Leppert, Mike Rawlings, and Laura Miller recently shared their perspectives on what Dallas must do to maintain […]
A major health disparity across Dallas has sparked renewed discussion among business and healthcare leaders about its long-term economic consequences. At a recent Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) Opportunity Summit, nearly 300 executives gathered in Dallas to examine how improving public health could directly strengthen economic mobility across the Dallas–Fort Worth region. One statistic drew particular […]