Ken Paxton trounced incumbent Cornyn. What does that mean for Texas in November?
Politics & Government

Ken Paxton trounced incumbent Cornyn. What does that mean for Texas in November?

By Emma Ruby
Sounds of Summer: 10 new songs by North Texas artists to add to your playlists
Critic’s Notebook

Sounds of Summer: 10 new songs by North Texas artists to add to your playlists

By Austin Zook
Recent North Texas deportees try to make sense of a home they've never really known
Politics & Government

Recent North Texas deportees try to make sense of a home they’ve never really known

One had to leave family behind, while another was reunited with his far away, while many questions from the past and concerns for the future persist.
By Emma Ruby
National barbecue ranking puts Arizona on top, barely remembers North Texas exists
Restaurants

National barbecue ranking puts Arizona on top, barely remembers North Texas exists

By Aaren Prody
Dallas Life

Best things to do in Dallas this week, May 25-31

By Alec Spicer and Others
Politics & Government

Dallas slides in green space rankings as city considers cuts to parks

By Austin Wood
Restaurants

The absolute best burgers in Dallas right now

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and Others

Trending Articles

Colin Allred bests Julie Johnson in runoff
Politics & Government

Colin Allred bests Julie Johnson in runoff

Yelp ranks Arizona BBQ as top in the nation ... OK
Restaurants

Yelp ranks Arizona BBQ as top in the nation … OK

Paxton trounces Cornyn, delights Democrats
Politics & Government

Paxton trounces Cornyn, delights Democrats

Dallas falls in national, state park rankings
Politics & Government

Dallas falls in national, state park rankings

Trump invests in sushi chain with 8 North Texas locations
Restaurants

Trump invests in sushi chain with 8 North Texas locations

News

Democrats choose 'electability over incumbency' as Allred bests Johnson in runoff
Politics & Government

Democrats choose ‘electability over incumbency’ as Allred bests Johnson in runoff

By Austin Wood
North Texas camps recalibrate to avoid new state regulations following deadly flood
Politics & Government

North Texas camps recalibrate to avoid new state regulations following deadly flood

By Emma Ruby
DPD debuts 'de-escalating' drone first responder, aims to shorten response times
Crime & Police

DPD debuts ‘de-escalating’ drone first responder, aims to shorten response times

By Austin Wood
Sports

The USA-World Cup pipeline continues to run through FC Dallas

By Kelly Dearmore
Transportation

Waymo suspends robotaxi operation in Dallas following scrutiny over software, safety

By Austin Wood
Politics & Government

Proposed rec center closures, service cuts a ‘hard pill to swallow’ for Park Board

By Emma Ruby
Politics & Government

Dallas County residents, East Texans discuss sharing redrawn congressional districts

By Austin Wood

quest for the cup | soccer

The USA-World Cup pipeline continues to run through FC Dallas
Sports

The USA-World Cup pipeline continues to run through FC Dallas

By Kelly Dearmore
Can I tailgate at the World Cup or not? Conflicting reports keep causing confusion
Sports

Can I tailgate at the World Cup or not? Conflicting reports keep causing confusion

By Kelly Dearmore
'This feels personal': Beloved Dallas whale wall mural painted over for World Cup display
Environment

‘This feels personal’: Beloved Dallas whale wall mural painted over for World Cup display

By Emma Ruby
A local’s guide to Dallas’ best BBQ, Tex-Mex, steaks and chicken-fried steak
Restaurants

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

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Food & Drink

Fast-food fan Donald Trump just invested in a sushi chain with 8 North Texas locations
Restaurants

Fast-food fan Donald Trump just invested in a sushi chain with 8 North Texas locations

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Tiffany Derry’s new Syrup + Sno serves up chef-driven sweets
Restaurants

Tiffany Derry’s new Syrup + Sno serves up chef-driven sweets

By Lisa Petty
Congrats, Dallas: Olōyō, the restaurant we've been waiting for, opens soon
Restaurants

Congrats, Dallas: Olōyō, the restaurant we’ve been waiting for, opens soon

By Aaren Prody
Restaurants

Punk Noir wants to shake up fine dining in Dallas. Here’s a look inside

By Aaren Prody
Restaurants

The Prep Q&A with chef Adam Reson at the Fairmont

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Restaurants

An ice cream shop with a cult following makes its Dallas debut

By Aaren Prody
Restaurants

Steak? In this economy? Why Texas Roadhouse wins over this food writer and North Texas diners

By Lisa Petty

Music

Cure for Paranoia's victory lap show at Double Wide was one for the books
Critic’s Notebook

Cure for Paranoia’s victory lap show at Double Wide was one for the books

By Andrew Sherman
Dallas' Chef Dee turns up the heat with his new 'Crossfire' album
Features

Dallas’ Chef Dee turns up the heat with his new ‘Crossfire’ album

By Alex Gonzalez
Rising country singer Braxton Keith reminds us the genre can still be the 'Real Damn Deal'
Features

Rising country singer Braxton Keith reminds us the genre can still be the ‘Real Damn Deal’

By Sean Stroud
Concerts

Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

By Alec Spicer and Others
Concerts

Mac DeMarco literally swung from the rafters at the Longhorn Ballroom

By Simon Pruitt
Concerts

Tripping Daisy brings it all home for final I Am An Elastic Firecracker anniversary show

By Preston Barta
Concerts

At her Dallas show, Esperanza Spalding will be on the hunt for joy

By Tyler Hicks

Arts & Culture

Oh my goth: Dallas nightlife staple Panoptikon to celebrate 20 years of ghouling
Dallas Life

Oh my goth: Dallas nightlife staple Panoptikon to celebrate 20 years of ghouling

By Kendall Morgan
Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich made ‘Scream’ at Texas Theatre a bloody good time
Film, TV & Streaming

Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich made ‘Scream’ at Texas Theatre a bloody good time

By Preston Barta
Director David Gordon Green turns discomfort into art with ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’
Film, TV & Streaming

Director David Gordon Green turns discomfort into art with ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’

By Preston Barta
Dallas Life

Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, May 22-24

By Alyssa Fields
Outdoors & Rec

10 best Dallas public pools to dive into this summer

By Samantha Thornfelt
Performing Arts

Denton’s Fine Arts Theatre is coming back to life, carrying a century of movie history with it

By Preston Barta
Film, TV & Streaming

Texas Frightmare Weekend to celebrate 20 years of fear with big scares

By Preston Barta

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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Oh my goth: Dallas nightlife staple Panoptikon to celebrate 20 years of ghouling
Dallas Life

Oh my goth: Dallas nightlife staple Panoptikon to celebrate 20 years of ghouling

By Kendall Morgan
Dallas' Chef Dee turns up the heat with his new 'Crossfire' album
Features

Dallas’ Chef Dee turns up the heat with his new ‘Crossfire’ album

By Alex Gonzalez
Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, May 22-24
Dallas Life

Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, May 22-24

By Alyssa Fields
Outdoors & Rec

10 best Dallas public pools to dive into this summer

By Samantha Thornfelt
Features

Rising country singer Braxton Keith reminds us the genre can still be the ‘Real Damn Deal’

By Sean Stroud
Film, TV & Streaming

Texas Frightmare Weekend to celebrate 20 years of fear with big scares

By Preston Barta
Performing Arts

Viral comedian Alistair Ogden made a plea with Dallas ahead of his near-canceled show

By Alyssa Fields

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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
Marijuana

‘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
Marijuana

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

By Alyssa Fields
Marijuana

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

By Kelly Dearmore

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The Need for Better Communication and Education Regarding Nicotine Alternatives

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iSense, a Mattress Showroom That Comes to You, Arrives in Dallas

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