Michael Mina has been with Salata Salad Kitchen for most of the company’s existence and in that time, he’s opened five franchises in North Texas, including his latest in Frisco….
Campaign Manager Kyle Sims on How to Unseat Incumbents
Have you ever considered running for office? There are a lot of barriers to doing so, especially when facing an incumbent. Political orthodoxies hold that it is nearly impossible to…
Changing Lives With Make-A-Wish North Texas CEO Kim Elenez
The Dallas Express recently spoke with Kim Elenez, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish North Texas, to see how the local nonprofit impacts young people’s lives as well as the community….
Commissioners Court Candidate Slams Dallas County's Inefficiencies
Republican candidate Jason Metcalf is running for Dallas County Commissioners Court Precinct 1, bringing with him unexpected attention to the traditionally low-profile race. Metcalf candidly spoke to The Dallas Express…
Firehouse CEO Talks Work Culture, Leadership
A career marketing professional, Steve Smith has become a disruptor for Firehouse — a small advertising firm near Dallas. “For the last 17 years, I’ve sort of turned the agency…
Rooted in Resilience Tour Comes to Dallas
This weekend, the Rooted in Resilience Tour is making its much-awaited third and final stop in Dallas. The tour is a collaboration between the National Pan Hellenic Council’s Black Greek…
'Texas Is At War,' Says Shelley Luther
Shelley Luther believes Texas is in dire straits. “There won’t be a Texas left if we allow an invasion — it is a war, and we should treat it as…
Marine Veteran Walks From Minnesota to Texas
A Marine veteran is making his way down from Minnesota to Texas on foot to raise awareness for a nonprofit. Daniel Crawford, 53, is undergoing what he calls 1,000 Miles…
Brian Luallen Touts Fair Park Initiatives, Advocacy
Almost five years into his tenure as the chief executive officer of Fair Park First — the organization that oversees operations at Dallas’ historic landmark — Brian Luallen already has…
DISD Candidate Lance Currie: 'All Schools Should Be Great'
Lance Currie, a candidate running for the District 1 seat on Dallas ISD’s board of trustees, spoke with The Dallas Express to discuss his priorities and goals if elected to…
VIDEO: New Pet Food Facility Comes to Denton
…processing capabilities that can produce a variety of protein blends and nutritional profiles, according to a press release. The vertically integrated facility features state-of-the-art freeze drying, which enables the company…
'Run for the Right Reasons': David Lowe's TX House Run
When David Lowe was asked why he was running for Texas House District 91, he told The Dallas Express, “It’s not about me. It’s about the cause.” Lowe is in…
'Power Resides With the People': John O'Shea's Congressional Run
John O’Shea’s turn to politics came about as a result of an episode of civil disobedience he engaged in during the COVID-19 lockdowns. He described the policies that were enacted…
‘We Fight From a Position of Love’: Rep. Shaheen TX HD66
Super Tuesday has arrived, and incumbent Matt Shaheen shared with The Dallas Express that he is already looking forward to returning to work in the Texas House of Representatives for…
Liberty & Economic Prosperity: O'Hare's First Year in Office
One of the first decisions Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare made on his first day in office was to save taxpayers’ money. “First cost-saving measure for the Tarrant County taxpayers:…
‘I’m Not Going To Censor Anybody’: Kirkpatrick SBOE District 15
Democrat Morgan Kirkpatrick is running to represent District 15 on the Texas State Board of Education. As of the last census, the total population of District 15 reached nearly 1,950,000…
Corruption, Cronyism, Christ: Chandler Crouch's Battle For Taxpayers
There are three C’s in Chandler Crouch’s life these days: corruption, cronyism, and Christ. The first two he believes he is fighting, and the third he feels has called him…
'Policy Should Be What Matters': George on TX House Run
Former Collin County Republican Party chair Abraham George is running against incumbent Rep. Candy Noble for Texas House District 89 in the Republican primary, and he spoke with The Dallas…
‘I Feel Called to This Job’: Jeff Leach on TX HD 67 Run
Incumbent Rep. Jeff Leach, who is running in the Republican primary for Texas House District 67, spent some time with The Dallas Express while greeting voters at the polls Thursday…
‘We Need Courts That Work,’ Says TX CCA Candidate David Schenck
FAIRVIEW — Former Justice David Schenck did not mince words last week as he shared a table on stage with incumbent Judge Sharon Keller, both of whom are vying to…