Dallas ranks among wealthiest cities in the world as millionaire count grows

Plus: addiction recovery for moms, 20 new restaurants in D-FW, Northwest ISD updates [WEEKEND ROUNDUP]( Good morning, North Texas. Happy Mother’s Day! If for some reason you don’t have anything planned to celebrate mom, food writer Claire Ballor could offer some help. With [20 recent restaurant openings in the Dallas Fort-Worth area]( there’s no excuse not to treat mom to a tasty meal. Keep an eye on your inbox for more news in the morning. — Carmina Tiscareño, Audience Journalist   [‘Blessing to live this long’: Tulsa Race Massacre survivor celebrates 110th birthday]( Viola Fletcher celebrated turning 110 years old on Friday. The mood was jovial in her grandson’s Little Elm [...] [Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, reflects on life of activism, community]( Civil rights icon shared stories at SMU ahead of receiving honorary doctorate [Ethics probe looking at whether U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls profited from campaign spending]( The Texan says the transactions were aboveboard and pledges to cooperate with the investigation.   ADVERTISEMENT   [Third student accused in Northwest ISD middle school plot to attack students, staff]( The district said additional armed security will be present on campus for the remainder of the school year. [Dallas ranks among wealthiest cities in the world as millionaire count grows]( Dallas, Houston and Austin are among the 100 wealthiest cities in the world, according to a new report. [Target displaying a little less Pride merch in 2024]( The big-box retailer, which faced backlash in 2023, said only some Target stores would carry Pride-themed [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Marfa’s ultra-hip El Cosmico hotel to grow with 3D-printed primordial designs]( A filing with the state shed more light on the relocation and expansion of the West Texas hospitality [...] [A look at where a house once stood with only steps remaining.]( [McCaa: Remembering Mom | Opinion]( Margaret McCaa ruled our home like a monarch [MORE NEWS](   NEWS COMMENTARY [A mother holds her son in front of Nexus Recovery Center. She is wearing a dark peach colored cardigan, black jeans and an olive colored top. Her son wears white socks and a white romper.]( Mayra Ortiz and her son, Anthony, at Nexus Recovery Center on Tuesday. Since completing the 90-day program there, while Anthony benefited from services and child care, Ortiz has participated in Nexus' outpatient classes.(Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer) [Why Dallas-based Nexus allows moms in addiction recovery to bring their kids along]( Columnist Sharon Grigsby writes: The moms I hold in my heart this Mother’s Day exist a world away from the women feted with breakfast in bed, charm bracelets and spring bouquets. My wishes go out to mothers temporarily living with their children at Nexus Recovery Center, [women working to stay clean and sober]( while restoring the relationship most important to them — the one with their kids. Located in Far East Dallas, Nexus is the only recovery center in North Texas that allows children to be there with their moms. The nonprofit has operated quietly for 53 years — without the attention it deserves. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   [The Dallas Morning News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [X (formerly Twitter)]( [YouTube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( ©2024 The Dallas Morning News • 1954 Commerce St. • Dallas, TX 75201