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Weekly Edition • May 29, 2026
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Breaking Dallas $34M budget shortfall deepens • Oak Cliff viaduct changes spark access fears
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Oak Cliff viaduct protest

Oak Cliff Residents Push Back Against Jefferson Viaduct Changes

Proposed rerouting threatens daily access ahead of World Cup 2026 traffic.

South Dallas PID

South Dallas Launches Community-Led Public Improvement District

Residents take charge of safety and beautification before the World Cup spotlight.

Rudy’s Chicken closing

Rudy’s Chicken Closes After 30 Years — Oak Cliff Loses a Cultural Anchor

Longtime customers and elders share memories as the beloved spot shuts its doors.

Dallas Chronicle Studios
South Dallas Voices documentary
Documentary • In Production

“We Built This Block” — South Dallas Preparing for the World Cup Spotlight

A ground-level look at residents writing their own future instead of waiting for outsiders.

Coming Summer 2026

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