Breaking up with your loser boyfriend costs at least $7K in Texas
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Breaking up with your loser boyfriend costs at least $7K in Texas

By Alyssa Fields
A controversial local pastor landed a big podcast deal. Here are some wild things he has said.
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A controversial local pastor landed a big podcast deal. Here are some wild things he has said.

By Hannah Everett
'It's going to brutally impact them': How imported beef could devastate North Texas cattle ranches
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‘It’s going to brutally impact them’: How imported beef could devastate North Texas cattle ranches

A cattle rancher at the Decatur Livestock Auction explains how Trump’s policy on imported beef has already hit local ranchers.
By Jordan Maddox
Flock cameras are being used on college campuses; some students are not happy
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Flock cameras are being used on college campuses; some students are not happy

By Hannah Everett
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CORRECTION: Kid Rock is the biggest douchebag of all time 

By Alyssa Fields
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Best things to do in Dallas this week, Aug. 24-30

By Cory Graves
Education

Richardson ISD sued after sending special needs student to juvenile program

By Austin Wood

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BigXthaPlug arrested in Allen
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BigXthaPlug arrested in Allen

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How imported beef could devastate North Texas cattle ranches

You need to save $7K to breakup in Texas
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You need to save $7K to breakup in Texas

4 Uptown restaurants suddenly close
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4 Uptown restaurants suddenly close

Flock cameras on college campus cause concern
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Flock cameras on college campus cause concern

News

Military sexual trauma survivors can’t sue the government. A new bill could change that.
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Military sexual trauma survivors can’t sue the government. A new bill could change that.

By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse, The 19th
An exciting WNBA game broke out at a Republican political rally last night in Dallas
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An exciting WNBA game broke out at a Republican political rally last night in Dallas

By Kelly Dearmore
After layoffs, furloughs, Dallas looks to cut employee healthcare
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After layoffs, furloughs, Dallas looks to cut employee healthcare

By Austin Wood
Politics & Government

Greg Abbott adds DFW Airport to list of local targets

By Hannah Everett
Business

Say hello to the Dallas Observer’s new multimedia reporter, Hannah Everett

By Kelly Dearmore
Courts & Lawsuits

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

By Alyssa Fields
Police & Law Enforcement

Local advocate fears for her trans friend in solitary confinement

By Tyler Hicks

Food & Drink

4 Harwood Hospitality restaurants close in Uptown Dallas
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4 Harwood Hospitality restaurants close in Uptown Dallas

By Aaren Prody
How Smokey John’s BBQ is celebrating 50 years: free brisket and a block party
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How Smokey John’s BBQ is celebrating 50 years: free brisket and a block party

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
'Bar Rescue' contacted Lakewood Landing. If they touch it, 'we ride at dawn'
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‘Bar Rescue’ contacted Lakewood Landing. If they touch it, ‘we ride at dawn’

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Restaurants

Zatar joins a string of closures in Deep Ellum, highlighting World Cup winners and losers

By Lisa Petty
Restaurants

Why Tiffany Derry’s Shef Food + Wine is the single best culinary festival in North Texas

By Aaren Prody
Restaurants

The best sushi in Dallas: iconic hotspot, unsung heroes and everything in between

By Aaren Prody
Shops & Markets

Skip Napa. The Texas Hill Country is having a wine moment

By Aaren Prody

Music

BigXthaPlug arrested in Allen, faces several charges
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BigXthaPlug arrested in Allen, faces several charges

By Alec Spicer and Others
Benson Boone flipped his way through a delightful show in Dallas on Friday
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Benson Boone flipped his way through a delightful show in Dallas on Friday

By Preston Jones
Denton Arts & Jazz Fest unveils full lineup for its 35th year
Concerts

Denton Arts & Jazz Fest unveils full lineup for its 35th year

By Preston Barta
Features

More than a one-trick pony: Inside Denton’s new everything-at-once venue

By Preston Barta
Concerts

Just announced: The Jonas Brothers are burning up Dallas all over again in November

By Preston Barta
Critic’s Notebook

A timeline of the Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane kidnapping

By Alyssa Fields and Others
Concerts

Inside Late Night Hour, Top Ten Records’ ‘Tiny Desk’-style video series for local talent

By Preston Barta

Arts & Culture

Longtime Dallas contemporary art gallery gets a fresh name and new owner
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Longtime Dallas contemporary art gallery gets a fresh name and new owner

By Kendall Morgan
One last howl: Fort Worth's Coyote Drive-In is closing
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One last howl: Fort Worth’s Coyote Drive-In is closing

By Preston Barta
Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Aug. 21-23
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Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Aug. 21-23

By Alec Spicer and Others
Books

Dallas authors will take over Half Price Books for a day of discovery this weekend

By Preston Barta
Film, TV & Streaming

Czech That Film Texas is bringing an award-winning thriller and community to Dallas

By Austin Zook
Film, TV & Streaming

Ben Masters wants Dallas to fall for its own river in ‘Deep in the Heart’ sequel

By Preston Barta
Performing Arts

Kandi Burruss dishes on her divorce in one-woman show coming to Dallas

By Aria Bell

OPINION

Trump is bulldozing the site of a Texas massacre. It’s time to remember Porvenir
Editorial Voice

Trump is bulldozing the site of a Texas massacre. It’s time to remember Porvenir

By Michael Phillips and Others
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
Editorial Voice

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

By Garrett Gravley
Reader Response

‘This city is fixing to get cursed (or even more cursed)’

By Kelly Dearmore
Editorial Voice

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

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The Missing Peace, blanket
Tue., Aug 25, 7:00 pm
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Tue., Aug 25, 7:00 pm
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Wed., Aug 26
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How Smokey John’s BBQ is celebrating 50 years: free brisket and a block party
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How Smokey John’s BBQ is celebrating 50 years: free brisket and a block party

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Denton Arts & Jazz Fest unveils full lineup for its 35th year
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Denton Arts & Jazz Fest unveils full lineup for its 35th year

By Preston Barta
More than a one-trick pony: Inside Denton's new everything-at-once venue
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More than a one-trick pony: Inside Denton’s new everything-at-once venue

By Preston Barta
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One last howl: Fort Worth’s Coyote Drive-In is closing

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Why Tiffany Derry’s Shef Food + Wine is the single best culinary festival in North Texas

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Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Aug. 21-23

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MARIJUANA

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

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

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