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January 24, 2016

Dallas Sailor deploys aboard USS John C. Stennis

PUGET SOUND (Jan. 15, 2016) Machinist's Mate Fireman Edgar David Acosta, from Dallas, mans the rails on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck as the ship gets underway for a regularly scheduled deployment. Providing a combat-ready force to protect and defend collective maritime interests, Stennis is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations for a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Jiang / Released) — PUGET SOUND (Jan. 15, 2016) Machinist’s Mate Fireman Edgar David Acosta, from Dallas, mans the rails on USS John C. Stennis’ (CVN 74) flight deck as the ship gets underway for a regularly scheduled deployment. Providing a combat-ready force to protect and defend collective maritime interests, Stennis is operating in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations for a Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Jiang / Released)

March to Memphis: A small charter school in Irving receives historic invite to Bowl Game appearance

Help send the UA Eagle Marching Band to the Liberty Bowl. Football season is winding down; and in the ranks of college programs that means a very few select teams are looking for the chance to play in a bowl game.

Backstage Chatter: Justin Phillips talks about being a Standby in ‘Come From Away’

Justin Phillips discusses his journey in landing roles on the national stage to what it's like being a Standby in the New York Times Critics’ Pick Broadway Dallas musical, "Come From Away."

The Dallas STEM Solution: Ramping up curriculum in Pre-K through college to meet tomorrow's needs

In this video we take a look at the rising demand for STEM studies in the Dallas area. The Dallas Independent School District is placing a high amount of focus on this growing field...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett at the Democratic National Convention

U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett sat down with NNPA in the midst of all the excitement at the Democratic National Convention.

Empowering Arts (Bishop Arts Theatre)

This Broadcast Partner Spotlight focuses on the Bishop Arts Theatre Center, which brings live stage performances to the heart of Oak Cliff throughout the year. They also host a Jazz series and feature Speakers on a regular basis.

The Real Deal: Gregg A. Smith's 18th album release party

Dallas Blues legend Gregg A. Smith held an album release party at Six Springs Tavern in Richardson, Texas on Nov. 2 to debut his latest recording. NDG was on hand to celebrate the event, and get Smith's thoughts on the latest endeavor.