Category archives: News

Dallas techno artist ReyDex is bringing his dark, Detroit-rooted sound to Alexandre’s in the Oak Lawn Gayborhood as part of Floor Freedom Foundation’s growing effort to reconnect house and techno with their cultural roots.

Oak Lawn Live debuts September 19, 2026, bringing three stages of music, visual art, food, vendors and community experiences to Cedar Springs. Ages 18+ with a suggested $20 donation.

CSMA and Arttitude are launching Walls of Pride Oak Lawn Gayborhood, a public art initiative bringing large-scale murals, local artists, and LGBTQ+ storytelling to Cedar Springs.

Council Member Paul Ridley will host a Dallas budget town hall at Oak Lawn Library on August 13. Residents can address library funding, neighborhood branches, and the proposed flagship model.

Dallas Hope Charities will celebrate ten years of impact with its Legacy of Hope Birthday BBQ Bash on August 15, 2026, at Union Coffee Dallas. The community celebration supports affirming housing and services for LGBTQIA+ young adults.

In 2021, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) adopted new definitions for “Tetrahydrocannabinols” (THC) and “Marihuana Extract” that essentially banned all but one form of THC. Following a 2026 Texas Supreme Court ruling that allowed these definitions to finally be enforced, they were officially posted in the July…

Pathways to Dignity is already connecting unhoused Oak Lawn neighbors with case management, transportation, shower access, healthcare navigation and other resources.

Dallas library workers are facing unpaid furloughs while leadership expands flagship priorities and adds another senior executive. Manya Shorr did not create the budget crisis, but her record of closure-first planning, weak community engagement, centralized control, and misplaced priorities shows why Dallas Public Library needs new leadership.

Royal Liquor Oak Lawn is a locally owned, family-operated neighborhood liquor store on Cedar Springs Road, offering wines, spirits, community connection, and monthly Sip & Shop Pop-Up events featuring local vendors.

Pathways to Dignity: OLUMC Announces New Oak Lawn Unhoused Outreach

Thank you to everyone who came out for CSMA’s Oak Lawn Strip town hall. The conversation is not over. CSMA will continue listening, including taking future conversations to neighboring communities connected to the future of Cedar Springs and Oak Lawn.

Strip Mall to High-Rise: Will a New Project Reshape Cedar Springs?

Help Venezuela comes to Havana Dallas on July 9 with a late-night solidarity show featuring local entertainers and community support.

Victor Willis, original lead singer and co-founder of Village People, helped create songs that moved from disco floors into Pride culture, stadiums, weddings, bars, and queer memory.

The Oak Lawn Strip has always been shaped by the people who show up. On Tuesday, June 30, younger LGBTQ+ Dallas community members are invited to bring their ideas, questions, and vision to the Community Town Hall at Round-Up Saloon.

The Save the Books campaign gives Dallas residents a clear way to speak up for Oak Lawn Library, a voting place, LGBTQ+ resource, and public gathering space.

Exterior renovations are planned for 4123 Cedar Springs, including façade repairs, building painting, and roof replacements. The work is expected to begin later this summer and represents another visible investment along The Oak Lawn Strip.

The Oak Lawn Library Friends website is more than a support site. It is a growing resource for books, author information, past exhibits, and Dallas LGBTQ history.

Join CSMA at Hunky’s Plaza on June 29 at 6 PM for a ribbon cutting celebrating the new Rainbow Bike Racks on the Strip.

Big news out of Dallas — and it’s the kind of news that makes you stop, smile, and feel seen On June 24, 2026, the Dallas City Council will consider Resolution 26-1346A, a measure declaring the month of July as Disability Pride Month — and directing the city manager to…