Good morning, Dev Test County. After nearly a decade of visionary leadership, the Dallas Arts District is preparing for a changing of the guard. Lily Cabatu Weiss, the force behind consecutive USA Today #1 rankings and the popular Signature Block Party Series, has announced her January 2026 retirement—capping an incredible four-decade journey that began at Booker T. Washington High School in 1978.
Around town, accessibility is the watchword. Councilman Maxie Johnson has flipped the script on city services by opening a District 4 Community Office right in Oak Cliff's Glendale Shopping Center, bringing government directly to residents. And for those seeking authentic Mexican flavors, the Reyes family has filled a culinary void with their new taco shop near Bishop Arts District. Their Taco Perron with ribeye and cactus might just be your next weekend obsession—complete with house-made aguas frescas and a welcoming patio perfect for family gatherings.
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🎭 Dallas Arts District leader Lily Cabatu Weiss to retire after transformative decade. The veteran arts executive will step down on January 30, 2026, following nine years of leadership that elevated the nation's largest urban cultural district. During her tenure, Weiss guided the district through major milestones including the creation of the Connect Master Plan, development of the popular Signature Block Party Series, and consecutive USA Today #1 rankings in 2024 and 2025. She also shepherded the district through the COVID-19 pandemic while advocating for arts funding at city, state, and national levels. Weiss's career in the district spans over four decades, beginning in 1978 as a faculty member at Booker T. Washington High School.
🏙️ Dallas councilman brings government to the people, not vice versa. Maxie Johnson opened a District 4 Community Office in the heart of Oak Cliff, making city services accessible without residents traveling downtown. Located in the Glendale Shopping Center, the office partners with police, code compliance, and transit authorities to improve response times in an area known for high crime rates. Johnson's team of education professionals aims to tackle community issues directly, offering resources for youth and planning educational programming. "We brought city government to the community and we made it so accessible," says Johnson, who believes addressing educational inequity is key to reducing poverty and violence.
🌮 Family-run taco shop brings authentic Mexican flavors to Oak Cliff. Jennifer and Martin Reyes opened Donde Los Tacos near Dallas's Bishop Arts District after their favorite taco spot closed. The couple transformed a former law office into a vibrant restaurant featuring neon signs and a striking black-and-white photo collage with Mexican phrases. Their menu standouts include the hefty Taco Perron with ribeye and cactus, Martin's slow-cooked pork quesabirrias, and house-made aguas frescas. With sister and friend support, the Reyeses created a welcoming space complete with a self-serve salsa bar and outdoor patio perfect for family gatherings.
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