WTF is happening to the Garland Road Dickey’s space?
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WTF is happening to the Garland Road Dickey’s space?

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Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Aug. 14-16
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Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Aug. 14-16

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White Rock Boathouse operator rejects breach notice, won't change code of conduct
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White Rock Boathouse operator rejects breach notice, won’t change code of conduct

The operator argues that its code of conduct remains virtually unchanged from previously approved versions.
By Austin Wood
Dallas rapper Billy White is ready to make a name for himself
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Dallas rapper Billy White is ready to make a name for himself

By Jamisha Daniels
Business

Data center bans have been challenged, but Dallas wants more control

By Emma Ruby
Concerts

Don Toliver’s Octane World Tour return to Dallas felt like leftovers

By Osvaldo Espino
Business

Le Sol lives on: City council approves experimental recreation club in Oak Cliff

By Emma Ruby

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Marlowe will make its Uptown debut this fall along McKinney Avenue
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Marlowe will make its Uptown debut this fall along McKinney Avenue

Don Toliver's Octane Tour was simply OK
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Don Toliver’s Octane Tour was simply OK

WTF is happening with the Dickey’s space?
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WTF is happening with the Dickey’s space?

WRBI rejects breach notice
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WRBI rejects breach notice

Dallas may regulate data centers soon
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Dallas may regulate data centers soon

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Dallas is navigating budget troubles. So is just about everyone else
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Dallas is navigating budget troubles. So is just about everyone else

By Emma Ruby
Are THC products still on Texas shelves safe? It's complicated, experts say
Marijuana

Are THC products still on Texas shelves safe? It’s complicated, experts say

By Austin Wood
These 10 Texas college athletes earn the most off their NIL rights
Sports

These 10 Texas college athletes earn the most off their NIL rights

By Kelly Dearmore
Courts & Lawsuits

Paxton seeks to keep unborn child with severe birth defect in Dallas County for treatment

By Kelly Dearmore
Housing & Development

Dallas was about to open a shelter for homeless veterans. Then Trump happened

By Emma Ruby
Business

Abbott and Trump disagree on data centers, what should we know about them in Dallas?

By Kelly Dearmore
Politics & Government

Are Dallas city employees the biggest losers in the proposed budget?

By Emma Ruby

Food & Drink

Delilah and Evelyn, meet Marlowe: another Art Deco lounge set to open in Uptown
Restaurants

Delilah and Evelyn, meet Marlowe: another Art Deco lounge set to open in Uptown

By Lisa Petty
WTF is happening to the Garland Road Dickey’s space?
Restaurants

WTF is happening to the Garland Road Dickey’s space?

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
East Dallas dive bar Strangeways takes its punches, turns 15 on brand
Restaurants

East Dallas dive bar Strangeways takes its punches, turns 15 on brand

By Doyle Rader
Restaurants

Next up in Dallas’ steakhouse arms race: Docent brings rare beef and samurai swords

By Aaren Prody
Restaurants

Two spots, one recipe: Where to find the real Marco’s pizza

By Austin Wood
Restaurants

Buh-bye sushi, hello $50 rib-eye: Vandelay plays musical chairs in Preston Royal

By Lisa Petty
Shops & Markets

Is H-E-B and Joe V’s delivery worth the fee? The meat and produce savings say yes

By Jeff Siegel

Music

These artists are <i>not</i> coming to Dallas this year because they canceled their shows
Concerts

These artists are not coming to Dallas this year because they canceled their shows

By Alyssa Fields
Eykah Badu and The Alchemist announce new release date for delayed collab album
Critic’s Notebook

Eykah Badu and The Alchemist announce new release date for delayed collab album

By Alyssa Fields
Kaitlin Butts is booked, busy and choosin' Texas alongside Ella Langley
Concerts

Kaitlin Butts is booked, busy and choosin’ Texas alongside Ella Langley

By Preston Jones
Critic’s Notebook

MAMAMOO can’t wait to get back to the ‘movie set’ that is North Texas

By Adam Davidson
Critic’s Notebook

Kesha’s Freedom Tour rang loud and proud at Dos Equis Pavilion

By Alex Gonzalez
Critic’s Notebook

No faces needed fixing at Masego’s dazzling tour kickoff in Dallas

By Aria Bell
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Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

By Alec Spicer and Others

Arts & Culture

'Winning and losing doesn't matter' in Dallas' adult recreational sports leagues
Outdoors & Rec

‘Winning and losing doesn’t matter’ in Dallas’ adult recreational sports leagues

By Alyssa Fields
Mark Lamster’s 'Welcome to Paradox City' finds poetry in Dallas contradictions
Books

Mark Lamster’s ‘Welcome to Paradox City’ finds poetry in Dallas contradictions

By Preston Barta
11 best places to play pickleball in Dallas-Fort Worth
Outdoors & Rec

11 best places to play pickleball in Dallas-Fort Worth

By Samantha Thornfelt
Film, TV & Streaming

Dallas gets its first Asian American Film Festival this month

By Preston Barta
Visual Arts

Goldmark Cultural Center is hosting a free nighttime art walk this weekend

By Preston Barta
Dallas Life

Irish goodbye: The North Texas Irish Festival is moving to Denton

By Preston Barta
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Tony Revolori is stung by the strange beauty of ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’

By Preston Barta

OPINION

Tony Romo messed up when getting arrested for OWI. Here's what he should've done
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Tony Romo messed up when getting arrested for OWI. Here’s what he should’ve done

By Garrett Gravley
'This city is fixing to get cursed (or even more cursed)'
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‘This city is fixing to get cursed (or even more cursed)’

By Kelly Dearmore
How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help.
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How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help.

By Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek
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‘This city is fixing to get cursed (or even more cursed)’

By Kelly Dearmore
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How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help.

By Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek
Editorial Voice

Is Mike Hinojosa Dallas’ bullpen ace?

By Jeff Siegel
Community Voice

53 years later, Santos Rodriguez’s murder still demands Dallas reckon with its past

By Michael Phillips and Others

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Dallas gets its first Asian American Film Festival this month
Film, TV & Streaming

Dallas gets its first Asian American Film Festival this month

By Preston Barta
Goldmark Cultural Center is hosting a free nighttime art walk this weekend
Visual Arts

Goldmark Cultural Center is hosting a free nighttime art walk this weekend

By Preston Barta
DFW Restaurant Week is back: Score fine-dining meals starting at $29
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DFW Restaurant Week is back: Score fine-dining meals starting at $29

By Aaren Prody
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Ice! at Gaylord Texan announces magical theme for its annual winter wonderland

By Preston Barta
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The 14 best hip-hop and R&B concerts coming to North Texas in August

By Bryson “Boom” Paul
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10 independent bookstores to add to your list on the North Texas Bookstore Crawl

By Scott Tucker and Others

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Are THC products still on Texas shelves safe? It's complicated, experts say
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Are THC products still on Texas shelves safe? It’s complicated, experts say

By Austin Wood
Delta 8, other THC products to be banned in Texas starting July 31
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Delta 8, other THC products to be banned in Texas starting July 31

By Austin Wood
Texas Republicans are going after THC. Yes, again
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Texas Republicans are going after THC. Yes, again

By Emma Ruby
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THCa Will Get You High, but Is It Legal in Texas?

By Jacob Vaughn
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Federal marijuana rescheduling could open doors for Texas dispensaries, universities

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

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

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