Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, May 15-17
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Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, May 15-17

By Alyssa Fields
Dallas shuts down food handout downtown; organizers plan to continue serving
Politics & Government

Dallas shuts down food handout downtown; organizers plan to continue serving

By Austin Wood
A local’s guide to Dallas’ best BBQ, Tex-Mex, steaks and chicken-fried steak
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A local’s guide to Dallas’ best BBQ, Tex-Mex, steaks and chicken-fried steak

Dallas is built on beef, smoke, gravy and queso. If you’re visiting for the World Cup, skip the tourist traps and eat like a native.
By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Dallas approves $180,500 for new Botham Jean Boulevard street signs
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Dallas approves $180,500 for new Botham Jean Boulevard street signs

By Emma Ruby
Critic’s Notebook

No brainer: Cure For Paranoia wins NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest

By Alec Spicer and Others
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Why Casablanca in the Bishop Arts District closed

By Aaren Prody
Technology

Dallas boosts anti-drone security ahead of 2026 World Cup in North Texas

By Austin Wood

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Free Things to Do in North Texas This Weekend
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Free Things to Do in North Texas This Weekend

The Essentials: A Visitor’s Guide to Dining in Dallas
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The Essentials: A Visitor’s Guide to Dining in Dallas

Dallas prepares for World Cup drones
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Dallas prepares for World Cup drones

Dallas approves new Botham Jean Boulevard signs
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Dallas approves new Botham Jean Boulevard signs

Rex's to close at Dallas Farmers Market
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Rex’s to close at Dallas Farmers Market

News

Ken Paxton tells Dallas County sheriff to 'comply' with state law, partner with ICE
Politics & Government

Ken Paxton tells Dallas County sheriff to ‘comply’ with state law, partner with ICE

By Kelly Dearmore
Fair Park advocates push to make Dallas' 'crown jewel' shine year-round
Politics & Government

Fair Park advocates push to make Dallas’ ‘crown jewel’ shine year-round

By Austin Wood
‘This is against God’: 830-acre North Texas data center met with wave of opposition
Technology

‘This is against God’: 830-acre North Texas data center met with wave of opposition

By Emma Ruby
Environment

Yes, the mosquitos are bad in Dallas. This year is actually an improvement

By Emma Ruby
Courts

‘Unbearable’ noise and chicken deaths: lawsuits mount against local crypto mine

By Austin Wood
Courts

Tarrant County advocates protest court’s discriminatory overuse of death penalty

By Emma Ruby
Politics & Government

Grand Prairie falls for Abbott’s favorite trick, cancels Muslim waterpark celebration

By Austin Wood

quest for the cup | soccer

How ‘No ICE in the Cup’ is turning World Cup hype into a fight for joy in Dallas
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How ‘No ICE in the Cup’ is turning World Cup hype into a fight for joy in Dallas

By Preston Barta
'Could be a jump start': Will the World Cup be a lifeline for Deep Ellum this summer?
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‘Could be a jump start’: Will the World Cup be a lifeline for Deep Ellum this summer?

By Austin Wood
World Cup parking and tailgating will look, cost differently than at Cowboys' games
Sports

World Cup parking and tailgating will look, cost differently than at Cowboys’ games

By Kelly Dearmore
The 10 best World Cup songs of all time
Critic’s Notebook

The 10 best World Cup songs of all time

By Alyssa Fields

Food & Drink

Seafood swap: Rex’s Seafood to close, replaced by Dock Local
Restaurants

Seafood swap: Rex’s Seafood to close, replaced by Dock Local

By Aaren Prody
'Nothing makes any sense': survey reveals the struggle for restaurants, fuel surcharges
Restaurants

‘Nothing makes any sense’: survey reveals the struggle for restaurants, fuel surcharges

By Jeff Siegel
Midcult Society wants to fill a 'Cry Wolf-shaped hole' in Dallas dining
Restaurants

Midcult Society wants to fill a ‘Cry Wolf-shaped hole’ in Dallas dining

By Chris Wolfgang
Restaurants

A big dill: Smoothie King drops a new pickle smoothie

By Aaren Prody
Restaurants

Anchor Sushi in North Dallas to close, reopen as upscale Tex-Mex spot

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Restaurants

0.6 miles of glory: the Meat Fight 1K requires stretchy pants, not running shoes

By Aaren Prody
Restaurants

At Susan’s Burgers, the griddle is hot and mom would be proud

By Courtney E. Smith

Music

Dallas musician Jess Garland diversifies stringed spaces one note at a time
Features

Dallas musician Jess Garland diversifies stringed spaces one note at a time

By Aria Bell
Voice of Texas Rangers to host annual birthday benefit show at Longhorn Ballroom
Concerts

Voice of Texas Rangers to host annual birthday benefit show at Longhorn Ballroom

By Austin Zook
The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage Tour proved talent is timeless
Concerts

The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage Tour proved talent is timeless

By Aria Bell
Concerts

BigXThaPlug was the gift that kept on giving at his Dallas birthday bash

By Bryson “Boom” Paul
Concerts

Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

By Alec Spicer and Others
Critic’s Notebook

DIIV turned Tulips into a beautifully broken fever dream

By Preston Barta
Concerts

Jambaloo announces top 3 finalists for $20K music prize

By Alyssa Fields

Arts & Culture

Cosm's immersive screening of <i>Sorcerer’s Stone</i> is a must for Harry Potter fans
Film, TV & Streaming

Cosm’s immersive screening of Sorcerer’s Stone is a must for Harry Potter fans

By Preston Barta
How ‘No ICE in the Cup’ is turning World Cup hype into a fight for joy in Dallas
Visual Arts

How ‘No ICE in the Cup’ is turning World Cup hype into a fight for joy in Dallas

By Preston Barta
Best things to do in Dallas this week, May 11-17
Dallas Life

Best things to do in Dallas this week, May 11-17

By Alec Spicer and Others
Dallas Life

16 of the best places in Dallas for a good walk

By Thomas Lowery and Others
Visual Arts

Refusing the white wall: Concurrence exhibit to turn Dallas into a living canvas for a day

By Preston Barta
Film, TV & Streaming

Comedian Ilana Glazer is bringing a ‘horny and high’ set to Dallas

By Alex Gonzalez
Dallas Life

African American Museum unveils first of many big upgrades in multiyear plan

By Rhema Joy Bell

OPINION

John Cornyn hopes naming highway for Trump is road to senate reelection
Editorial Voice

John Cornyn hopes naming highway for Trump is road to senate reelection

By Kelly Dearmore
Opinion: How North Texans can better confront animal cruelty and neglect
Community Voice

Opinion: How North Texans can better confront animal cruelty and neglect

By Cesar Perea
<i>Observer</i>'s spring membership drive tops goal
Editorial Voice

Observer‘s spring membership drive tops goal

By Patrick Williams
Community Voice

Opinion: How North Texans can better confront animal cruelty and neglect

By Cesar Perea
Editorial Voice

Observer‘s spring membership drive tops goal

By Patrick Williams
Community Voice

Texas GOP’s anti-sharia crusade: the dangerous history of state Islamophobia

By Dr. Michael Phillips and Others
Editorial Voice

DoorDash Grandma doesn’t need to save 4 cents on taxes, she needs a living wage

By Jeff Siegel

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Dathan Martin
Thu., May 14
Free
Matthew Banks
Thu., May 14, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Thu., May 14, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Raue
Thu., May 14, 6:00 pm
$25

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The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage Tour proved talent is timeless
Concerts

The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage Tour proved talent is timeless

By Aria Bell
Cosm's immersive screening of <i>Sorcerer’s Stone</i> is a must for Harry Potter fans
Film, TV & Streaming

Cosm’s immersive screening of Sorcerer’s Stone is a must for Harry Potter fans

By Preston Barta
A big dill: Smoothie King drops a new pickle smoothie
Restaurants

A big dill: Smoothie King drops a new pickle smoothie

By Aaren Prody
Dallas Life

Best things to do in Dallas this week, May 11-17

By Alec Spicer and Others
Restaurants

0.6 miles of glory: the Meat Fight 1K requires stretchy pants, not running shoes

By Aaren Prody
Visual Arts

Refusing the white wall: Concurrence exhibit to turn Dallas into a living canvas for a day

By Preston Barta
Film, TV & Streaming

Comedian Ilana Glazer is bringing a ‘horny and high’ set to Dallas

By Alex Gonzalez

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MARIJUANA

Federal marijuana rescheduling could open doors for Texas dispensaries, universities
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Federal marijuana rescheduling could open doors for Texas dispensaries, universities

By Austin Wood
Texas smokable hemp ban block continues as potential restrictions loom
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Texas smokable hemp ban block continues as potential restrictions loom

By Austin Wood
'An attempt to ban the industry': Dallas THC shops react to smokable hemp rule
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‘An attempt to ban the industry’: Dallas THC shops react to smokable hemp rule

By Austin Wood
Marijuana

FAQs: Ken Paxton is cracking down on kratom, what to know about the drug

By Emma Ruby
Marijuana

Trump signs executive order to reschedule marijuana. That’s good. Or bad. Who knows?

By Alyssa Fields
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2 new medical marijuana dispensaries could be licensed in North Texas soon

By Alyssa Fields
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Feds roll up a THC ban: Texas hemp industry feels another bad trip coming

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