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South Dallas businesses briefed on opportunities ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Panel of featured speakers Local business owners met in South Dallas this week for guidance on how to prepare for economic opportunities tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an international event expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to Dallas during a 39-day period. The session was hosted by consultant and strategist Tracy Lewis of Lewis & Associates. A four-member panel provided guidance across marketing, operations, workforce development, and access to capital. Spea
Raven Jordan
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Sunny South Dallas Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 With Grand Opening of Volunteer Center at Fair Park
Under clear skies and an even brighter sense of anticipation, Sunny South Dallas took center stage Tuesday as city leaders, FIFA partners, and community members officially opened the FIFA World Cup Volunteer Center at Fair Park. The new hub, located inside the historic Food and Fiber Pavilion, marks a major milestone in Dallas’s march toward hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026. The ceremony drew representatives from the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, Dallas Cit
Raven Jordan
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Jamaican restaurant in South Dallas closing after 40 years
Elaine's Kitchen, a Jamaican restaurant that opened in 1987, is closing its doors in South Dallas. The last day they'll be open is October 18. They were a staple for Jamaican eats. Some of their most popular dishes included beef patties, curry goat, stew chicken, roti, rasta pasta and goat soup. The atmosphere of the restaurant was described as "warm, homey and reminiscent of a family gathering" on its website . According to WFAA , the restaurant was founded by namesake Elain
Raven Jordan
Oct 16, 20251 min read


Dallas Weekly: Juanita J. Craft house and civil rights museum reopens
Representatives of Friends of Juanita J. Craft House, Junior League of Dallas and City of Dallas during the ribbon-cutting of the Juanita...
Raven Jordan
Jul 13, 20231 min read
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