A key feature of the America idea is the opportunity to make a designing difference in your space and time on this earth.  Rare these days is a

Michael Williams was appointed Texas commissioner of education by Gov. Rick Perry on Sept. 1, 2012. As commissioner, Williams heads the Texas Education Agency, which oversees pre-kindergarten through

DALLAS — Parkland Health & Hospital System’s annual “Come Together for the Cure” breast cancer awareness event will be held 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24

In this psalm of David, praise is offered to the King whose rule is characterized as being in mercy and justice, for verse 1 states:  “I will sing

Have you ever felt like you’re children aren’t listening to you? Does it seem like no matter what you share with your children concerning your faith, they don’t

By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist The Civil Rights Movement in the United States identified a long list of issues that were broadly considered the historical and

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board of directors has elected long-time member Faye Moses-Wilkins as their chair for the coming year. The Plano and Farmers Branch representative

Dez Bryant’s status will be evaluated all week as the Cowboys decide whether the star receiver can return six weeks after breaking his right foot in the season opener against

MESQUITE, Texas — Eastfield College is offering a seven-week Citizenship Preparation Program for legal, permanent residents who are interested in applying for U.S. citizenship. The citizenship classes at

By Robert Bess Special to the NNPA News Wire from the Westside Gazette The minority population has grown tremendously since the year 2000. According to the Census Bureau,