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Monday Night Politics - Meet the Candidates: First forum features candidates for mayor

Monday Night Politics - Meet the Candidates, presented by The Dallas Examiner, hosted its first of a series of forums at the African American Museum on March 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The political forum featured seven of the nine candidates running for mayor of Dallas in the May 4 general election.

Dallas Examiner Feb 06, 2020

Kobe 'Black Mamba" Bryant: Greatest basketball player of all-time - Dallas Examiner

By MATTHEW HIRST The Dallas Examiner Kobe Bean Bryant was one of basketball's all-time greats - if not the greatest, as noted by ESPN, Sports Illustrated and many others. And while his ultimate [...]

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Dallas and the 86th Legislature

Residents and legislators gathered for the "Dallas and the 86th Legislature," an in-depth discussion about the state's latest legislative session that took place June 13 at the Communities Foundation of Texas Mabel Peters Caruth Center.

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Local business duo is nation's only Black certified Scrum trainers

When it comes to helping businesses bring more efficiency to their workflow management processes, BeardedEagle Management and Consulting Firm - the only Black-owned firm certified by the Scrum Alliance - is said to be one of the best around.

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Cirque de Cuisine: Raymond McCrindle finds culinary success with Cirque du Soleil

For members of Cirque du Soleil, real life is far different from the extravagant one fans might expect. Be it the laborious hours that go into performances and extensive travel or the constantly running to-do list seemingly stacked higher than the kitchen's dishes at night, circus life is tough.

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Monday Night Politics - Meet the Candidates: Forum features candidates for Dallas City Council Districts 3, 4

Monday Night Politics - Meet the Candidates, presented by The Dallas Examiner, hosted its fourth of six forums at the African American Museum, April 1. The political forum featured candidates running for Dallas City Council Districts 3 and 4 in the May 4 general election.

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GRIT & GRIND: Local actor: From South Oak Cliff to the big screen

For Christopher Dontrell Piper, known for his roles in The Long Road Home and Queen of the South, acting is more than just a career. It's a calling - one that he found early on.

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Monday Night Politics - Meet the Candidates: Forum features candidates for Dallas City Council District 7

Monday Night Politics - Meet the Candidates, presented by The Dallas Examiner at the African American Museum on March 25, featured candidates running for Dallas City Council District 7 in the May 4 general election.

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Business diversity team completes next phase of Availability and Disparity Study

Minority and women owners of local businesses gathered to participate in a discussion about their experience of doing business or attempting to do business with the city of Dallas or on city projects during the City of Dallas Office of Business Diversity's Availability and Disparity Study at the Bill J.

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Sheriff Brown: Called to lead, serve

Sheriff Marian Brown, the first African American sheriff of Dallas County, stated that her entire life has been preparing her for this moment, whether she knew it yet or not.

Archived Oct 31, 2018

Flying Tigers' Service Honored During Reunion

The 77th anniversary reunion for the World War II Flying Tigers was hosted at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel, Saturday evening, Oct. 13, bringing to close a heartfelt weekend spent honoring the 300 original pilots, mechanics, and support personnel who fought against the Japanese in China during the early days of WWII.

Rambler Newspapers Jul 28, 2018

North Texas Comic Book Show Brings Fans, Artists Together

An article covering the North Texas Comic Book Show at the Irving Convention Center. Photo by: Matt Hirst

Rambler Newspapers Jul 21, 2018

Great Flag Caper Continues to Grow

An article covering Irving's Great Flag Caper.

Rambler Newspapers Jul 07, 2018

Coppell Celebrates 4th of July in the Park

An article covering Celebrate Coppell's Party in the Park at Andrew Brown Park East. Photo by: Matt Hirst

Rambler Newspapers Jul 07, 2018

Valley Ranch Neighbors Show Patriotic Colors at Parade

An article covering the Valley Ranch Association's Popsicle Parade. Photo by: Matt Hirst

Rambler Newspapers Jun 30, 2018

Historical Series Part 2- The Myths of Bonnie and Clyde

Part two of a Bonnie and Clyde miniseries for Rambler Newspapers in Irving.

Rambler Newspapers Jun 23, 2018

Historical Series- Bonnie and Clyde live fast, die young

Part one of a Bonnie and Clyde miniseries for Rambler Newspapers in Irving.

Rambler Newspapers Jun 09, 2018

Dallas Cowboys Prepare for Upcoming Season

An article covering Dallas Cowboys Media Day during Phase 3 of OTA's. Photo by: R.J. Moore

Rambler Newspapers Jun 02, 2018

Future Leaders Challenges Students to Redevelop Texas Stadium

An article covering the Irving Transportation Investment Summit’s new Future Leaders Competition kickoff at The Study USA business innovation center. Photo by: Matt Hirst

Rambler Newspapers May 26, 2018

Music, Food & Fun Equals Taste of Irving

An article covering the Taste of Irving event. Photo by: Matt Hirst

Rambler Newspapers May 26, 2018

Author Kathy Lyons's Visit Brings Romance to Life

An article covering Kathy Lyons's Irving author visit. Photo by: Matt Hirst

Rambler Newspapers May 12, 2018

Students Display Art in Irving Arts Center

An article covering Irving ISD's AP student art show at the Irving Arts Center. Photo by: Matt Hirst

Rambler Newspapers May 12, 2018

Oak View Baptist Church Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show Offers Variety

An article covering Oak View Baptist Church's Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show. Photo by: Matt Hirst

Rambler Newspapers May 05, 2018

Race for Results Benefits Grand Prairie Education Foundation

An article covering the Grand Prairie ISD Education Foundation's Race for Results. Photo by: R.J. Moore

Last Word on Pro Football Mar 13, 2017

Chris Hogan's Journey to the NFL

Interchangeable personnel and quality execution on both sides of the ball have proved crucial to New England's repeated success throughout 's time in Foxbourough. Bill Belichick being the de facto general manager has paved the road for New England's success by giving him the power to manage the team roster in anyway he sees fit.

Last Word on Pro Football Feb 06, 2017

New England Patriots Super Bowl LI Takeaways

Super Bowl LI will go down as one of the greatest moments in Boston sports history, one of the darkest moments in Atlanta sports history, and as the most magnificent comeback ever seen in the National Football League.

Last Word on Pro Football Feb 27, 2017

The Past, Present, and Future of James White

From high school through college and into the NFL, James White has been surrounded by some of the best running back talent in the field. White's premiere talent has allowed him to be a consistent contributing factor over the years on teams with other strong running back candidates.

Last Word on Pro Football Jan 21, 2017

Is Tom Brady's Job In Jeopardy This Weekend?

Despite Tom Brady's impressive play this season, the amount of time that Tom Brady has left in New England is a topic that will be much debated in the next few weeks and into the offseason.

Pro Golf Now Jul 23, 2019

British Open Reaction: Shot through the heart, and Rory's to blame

With alarms set for 4:07AM, I went to bed excited to watch Rory take on the British Open. By about 4:11AM, my dreams were in shambles.

Pro Golf Now Jul 22, 2019

Caddie-blaming over Club Selection... What's the Deal?

In 2013, Bubba Watson yelled at his caddie for giving him the wrong club. Then we saw Jordan Spieth do the same at the US Open in June. What's the deal?

Pro Golf Now Jun 13, 2019

Matt Kuchar Hurt My Feelings, Again. Thanks, Sports Media

I always thought Matt Kuchar was one of the good ones. I still think he is, it's just that I've come to have different ideas about what athletes should be.

Self-Published Aug 24, 2018

Two Party Sh*tstem

Article ranting about the two party system and the corresponding climate in the United States.

Facebook Aug 16, 2018

The United States of Egotistical Journalists

My thoughts on the outrage seen from journalists that are facing criticism over their work within the political spectrum.

Facebook Aug 16, 2018

Keith Ellison Joins the Democratic Party's Roster of Hypocritical Domestic Abusers

Protecting women isn’t a priority when it comes to the Democratic Party’s agenda.

Facebook Jul 27, 2018

It used to be the Rage Against The Machines of their day...

Short article examining Leftist identity politics.

Facebook Jul 25, 2018

Partisan Politics-ception Causing Disinterest

Article that briefly hits on the frustrations of the moderate Conservative when it comes to our own party.

Self-Published Mar 25, 2017

Fresh Division

Article complaining about the media's endless Trump criticism.

Politics Aside Online Apr 05, 2017

Young Drugs

An article discussing the youth drug problem in the US.

Politics Aside Online Mar 26, 2017

Socialist Ideologies

Does Socialism really only work on paper? -- Written by: Matt Hirst. -- Posted by: Devin Currier.

Politics Aside Online Mar 04, 2017

Sh*t Hits the Fan Over Immigration Ban

An article examining the outrage in response to President Trump's immigration ban.

Politics Aside Online Feb 27, 2017

Tranny Talk

Unskewed Sports/ Self-Published Jan 2017

Deflategate

Article I wrote for my brief first blog called Unskewed Sports. I also used it as my application to get the Patriots beat writing job at Last Word on NFL.

The Black Sheep May 04, 2017

Actual Oklahoma State Cowboy Discontent With Fake Country Calf Fry Goers -

Earl Squibbles Jr. absolutely loves being a country boy. Some might say he loves it a little too much. "I'll tell ya what, man," Earl proclaimed, his thick southern drawl amplified by the dip wad of tobacco in his lip. "Ain't no way you'll ever catch me in the big city.

The Black Sheep Apr 27, 2017

Oklahoma State Student Plans to Bribe Teachers with Bursar Funds

"Bro, I know people who pay teachers for grades, like, all the time, man," Frank exclaims emphatically to his buddies. "With my deep pockets and good looks there's no way a teacher could deny this stud a grade bump! May as well try...and if it doesn't work, I can always just bribe them with my real credit card!"