Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is, again, absent as Pride begins
Politics & Government

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is, again, absent as Pride begins

By Austin Wood
Sor Juana: A new spot for ‘food, drink and human connection’ that we’re actually excited about
Restaurants

Sor Juana: A new spot for ‘food, drink and human connection’ that we’re actually excited about

By Melanie Hernandez
Denton’s ‘Big Gay Swim Day’ is the target of Ken Paxton’s latest ‘frivolous' lawsuit
Politics & Government

Denton’s ‘Big Gay Swim Day’ is the target of Ken Paxton’s latest ‘frivolous’ lawsuit

This is the fourth annual swim party for the Denton Pride festival, and the event has drawn “negative attention” in the past.
By Emma Ruby
Dallas restaurant closings: Trinity Groves loses 3 more concepts in May
Restaurants

Dallas restaurant closings: Trinity Groves loses 3 more concepts in May

By Aaren Prody
Sports

Report: Dallas Mavericks’ new arena will not take over City Hall’s downtown address

By Kelly Dearmore
Dallas Life

The best ways to celebrate Pride in Dallas this month

By Carly May Gravley and Others
Critic’s Notebook

8 songs from North Texas artists to put on your sex playlist

By Alyssa Fields

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Eric Johnson skips Dallas City Hall Pride ceremony
Politics & Government

Eric Johnson skips Dallas City Hall Pride ceremony

Chef Belal Kattan settles into The Statler for 14 dinners
Restaurants

Chef Belal Kattan settles into The Statler for 14 dinners

Denton sued over Big Gay Swim Day
Politics & Government

Denton sued over Big Gay Swim Day

The biggest Dallas restaurant closings in May
Restaurants

The biggest Dallas restaurant closings in May

Taylor Swift x 'Toy Story' billboard pops up in Dallas
Critic’s Notebook

Taylor Swift x ‘Toy Story’ billboard pops up in Dallas

News

What to watch for as jury selection begins in Karmelo Anthony track-meet stabbing trial
Courts

What to watch for as jury selection begins in Karmelo Anthony track-meet stabbing trial

By Austin Wood
Dallas City Hall named one of Texas’ most endangered places by preservation group
Politics & Government

Dallas City Hall named one of Texas’ most endangered places by preservation group

By Emma Ruby
A timeline of the Frisco track-meet stabbing, including Karmelo Anthony trial details
Courts

A timeline of the Frisco track-meet stabbing, including Karmelo Anthony trial details

By Alyssa Fields
Education

Interfaith leaders call for reinstatement of local principal ousted after sharia backlash

By Austin Wood
Crime & Police

At least 3 dead, 5 injured in Oak Cliff 5-alarm apartment fire 

By Emma Ruby
Marijuana

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

By Jacob Vaughn
Education

UNT withdraws support for Denton Pride ahead of festival’s 10th year

By Emma Ruby

quest for the cup | soccer

40 cases of Fernet and a $12K monthly TV bill: How one Dallas bar is prepping for the World Cup
Restaurants

40 cases of Fernet and a $12K monthly TV bill: How one Dallas bar is prepping for the World Cup

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Dallas World Cup bar guide: Where to watch by country
Bars & Breweries

Dallas World Cup bar guide: Where to watch by country

By Aaren Prody
Dallas bars prep for increased TABC patrols and underage stings during World Cup
Bars & Breweries

Dallas bars prep for increased TABC patrols and underage stings during World Cup

By Jeff Siegel
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

Food & Drink

Cry Wolf alum Belal Kattan lands a 14-night residency for tasting menu concept Bazaar
Restaurants

Cry Wolf alum Belal Kattan lands a 14-night residency for tasting menu concept Bazaar

By Chris Wolfgang
40 cases of Fernet and a $12K monthly TV bill: How one Dallas bar is prepping for the World Cup
Restaurants

40 cases of Fernet and a $12K monthly TV bill: How one Dallas bar is prepping for the World Cup

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Eric Benét charms at Winsome Prime's 1-year anniversary bash
Restaurants

Eric Benét charms at Winsome Prime’s 1-year anniversary bash

By Aria Bell
Restaurants

Dallas pizza shop extends 6-year run on prestigious 50 Top Pizza list

By Aaren Prody
Bars & Breweries

Dallas World Cup bar guide: Where to watch by country

By Aaren Prody
Bars & Breweries

Dallas bars prep for increased TABC patrols and underage stings during World Cup

By Jeff Siegel
Restaurants

North Texas doughnut shops named among best in U.S.

By Aaren Prody

Music

Big D has a friend in TS: Taylor Swift involved with ‘Toy Story’ billboard in Dallas
Critic’s Notebook

Big D has a friend in TS: Taylor Swift involved with ‘Toy Story’ billboard in Dallas

By Preston Barta
Deep Vellum Music & Literature Fest begins a new chapter by turning up the volume
Critic’s Notebook

Deep Vellum Music & Literature Fest begins a new chapter by turning up the volume

By Preston Barta
Dorrough & Friends concert will celebrate the past, present and future of Dallas hip-hop
Concerts

Dorrough & Friends concert will celebrate the past, present and future of Dallas hip-hop

By Bryson “Boom” Paul
Critic’s Notebook

Watch: Dallas’ Cure for Paranoia takes NPR’s Tiny Desk

By Alec Spicer
Concerts

Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

By Alec Spicer and Others
Critic’s Notebook

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

By Austin Zook
Critic’s Notebook

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

By Andrew Sherman

Arts & Culture

Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, May 29-31
Dallas Life

Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, May 29-31

By Alyssa Fields
Universal Kids Resort in Frisco announces opening date
Outdoors & Rec

Universal Kids Resort in Frisco announces opening date

By Alyssa Fields
Bravo's Kyle Cooke to bring the ‘Summer House’ mess to Dallas this weekend
Film, TV & Streaming

Bravo’s Kyle Cooke to bring the ‘Summer House’ mess to Dallas this weekend

By Preston Barta
Visual Arts

Dallas Observer announces a new merch collab with artist Joe Skilz

By Alyssa Fields
Dallas Life

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

By Kendall Morgan
Film, TV & Streaming

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

By Preston Barta
Film, TV & Streaming

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

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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The Foxhounds // Terry Wayne Conder // Jimmy Zapata
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Tigers Jaw, Pool Kids, Bleary Eyed [PATIO]
Tue., Jun 2, 7:00 pm
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bleood – Protagonist Tour
Tue., Jun 2, 8:00 pm
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Deric Merrill
Wed., Jun 3
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things to do

Cry Wolf alum Belal Kattan lands a 14-night residency for tasting menu concept Bazaar
Restaurants

Cry Wolf alum Belal Kattan lands a 14-night residency for tasting menu concept Bazaar

By Chris Wolfgang
Deep Vellum Music & Literature Fest begins a new chapter by turning up the volume
Critic’s Notebook

Deep Vellum Music & Literature Fest begins a new chapter by turning up the volume

By Preston Barta
Dorrough & Friends concert will celebrate the past, present and future of Dallas hip-hop
Concerts

Dorrough & Friends concert will celebrate the past, present and future of Dallas hip-hop

By Bryson “Boom” Paul
Dallas Life

Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, May 29-31

By Alyssa Fields
Film, TV & Streaming

Bravo’s Kyle Cooke to bring the ‘Summer House’ mess to Dallas this weekend

By Preston Barta
Dallas Life

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

By Kendall Morgan
Features

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

By Alex Gonzalez

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Eisemann Center: a local beacon of culture, community and education
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Meet Rowdy Cowboy: a Dallas hot spot for beer, babes and ball games
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By Jordan Maddox
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MARIJUANA

THCa Will Get You High, but Is It Legal in Texas?
Marijuana

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

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

Federal marijuana rescheduling could open doors for Texas dispensaries, universities

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

Texas smokable hemp ban block continues as potential restrictions loom

By Austin Wood
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

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The Need for Better Communication and Education Regarding Nicotine Alternatives

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