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53 years later, Santos Rodriguez's murder still demands Dallas reckon with its past
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Right-wing online backlash cost a Muslim principal her job. Now she’s suing.
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Right-wing online backlash cost a Muslim principal her job. Now she’s suing.
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Parkland board talks $18M bailout for Dallas County mental health system
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Former DISD chief Hinojosa enters 2027 Dallas mayoral race
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‘Target the money’: Activists say Love Field ICE protests are working

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The indefinitive list of the hottest 2026 World Cup players
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The 12 best pubs in Dallas for fish and chips, dark beer and soccer
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The 12 best pubs in Dallas for fish and chips, dark beer and soccer

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Major Lazer's free show at Fan Fest was an international celebration of culture
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The World Cup will leave North Texas soon. Here are your last chances to join the fun
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The World Cup will leave North Texas soon. Here are your last chances to join the fun

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This new Canadian dessert cafe is putting America’s over-the-top desserts to shame
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This new Canadian dessert cafe is putting America’s over-the-top desserts to shame

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Detroit X Manhattan: Thunderbird Pies expands with NY slices and smashburgers
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Detroit X Manhattan: Thunderbird Pies expands with NY slices and smashburgers

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Sketches of Spain to close July 19, but a new wild (detectives) chapter is being inked

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Fortune House coming soon to Preston Hollow Village

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Chef Matt McCallister on what to expect from his next restaurant, River Sing

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Music

ENHYPEN will return to Dallas for two bloody good nights this weekend
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ENHYPEN will return to Dallas for two bloody good nights this weekend

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Major Lazer's free show at Fan Fest was an international celebration of culture
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GHENGAR is determined to give his best, darkest and loudest show in Dallas
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GHENGAR is determined to give his best, darkest and loudest show in Dallas

By Osvaldo Espino
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GHENGAR is determined to give his best, darkest and loudest show in Dallas

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Unholy Hell, Charley Crockett drops practicing Satanists as openers a week before shows

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Best things to do in Dallas this week, July 13-19
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Six Flags’ new Tormenta Rampaging Run is open, so obviously we had to ride it

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Fetch is so back: Dallas vintage shop returns with new spot in The Cedars

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OPINION

53 years later, Santos Rodriguez's murder still demands Dallas reckon with its past
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We're hiring! The Observer is looking for a multimedia reporter to join our team
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'They should pay their staff fairly ... rather than expecting it from customers'
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Texas smokable hemp ban block continues as potential restrictions loom

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