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Oak Cliff native Elizabeth Wattley leads Forest Forward, a nonprofit helping rewrite the future of South Dallas by investing in education, workforce development, housing, and the arts while putting residents at the center of every decision. From restoring the historic Forest Theater to reconnecting neighborhoods divided by highway construction, the organization is demonstrating that community … Continued The post Meet the Dallas 500: Elizabeth Wattley, Forest Forward appeared first on D Magazine.
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The owners of the Oak Cliff apartment complex destroyed in May's deadly gas explosion are suing Atmos Energy, alleging the utility company failed in several ways, including not shutting off the gas quickly enough after the leak was first reported.Atmos Energy faces lawsuitThe newly filed lawsuit claims Atmos Energy also failed to properly mark its gas lines and ignored known safety risks. The explosion killed three people, including a child, and injured five others.The lawsuit comes as the Oak Cliff community continues to honor one of the victims through a new mural.Oak Cliff community honors explosion victimVolunteers gathered Sunday outside J&E Express in Oak Cliff to paint the mural, which artist Issy Martinez said is meant to recognize hardworking members of the community."It's amazing. I'm really impressed and proud of the community for being part of this," Martinez said.Martinez said the mural is intended to represent the people who have helped shape Oak Cliff."The mural over
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A Mexican soccer legend will suit up for a new North Texas club for their inaugural 2027 season.Chicharito signs with Atlético DallasAtlético Dallas announced the signing of Javier "Chicharito" Hernández to a two-year contract with a club option for a third year.Hernández is the first player signed in Atlético Dallas history."I believe Dallas deserves a club that reflects its passion for football, its diversity, and its future," said Hernández. "I want to help create a winning culture, inspire young players across North Texas, and give our supporters a team they can believe in from the very beginning. I didn't come here simply to finish my career. I came here to help build the future of football in Dallas.""From the very beginning, our dream wasn't simply to launch another professional soccer club," said Matt Valentine, Founder and Chairman of Atlético Dallas. "Our dream was to build a club that truly belongs to Dallas. Javier believed in that vision… His career speaks for itself, but
