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Alec Spicer

Alec Spicer is the Dallas Observer‘s chronically online arts & culture editor. Before joining full-time in April 2025, he freelanced for the Observer and worked at Dallas media outlets including Central Track and KXT. He was nominated for Best Arts & Culture Journalist at the 2026 Dallas Entertainment Awards.

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The Wildest Moments in Dallas in 2025

By Preston Barta and OthersDecember 23, 2025

From bizarre crimes to viral scandals, these are some of the biggest moments that defined Dallas in 2025.

Drake performs onstage

These Are the Top Artists, Songs and Albums Dallas Listened to on Spotify This Year

By Alec SpicerDecember 3, 2025

Surprise! But not really.

Arwa Cafe in Richardson

Best Places in Dallas To Work Remotely

By Christine Odwesso and OthersDecember 2, 2025

From coffee shops and libraries to bookstores and bars, there are some great places to get remote work done in Dallas.

It’s Giving Thanks: 3 North Texas Cities Among Top 10 Places to Spend Thanksgiving in the US

By Alec SpicerNovember 26, 2025

Believe it or not, you should be thankful for the Dallas Cowboys this year. For now.

6 North Texas Suburbs Make Top 10 List of Best Places to Move in Texas

By Alec SpicerNovember 14, 2025

Go ahead and start mentally preparing for the traffic to get worse, if that’s even possible.

The Top 5 Friendliest Neighborhoods in Dallas

By Alec SpicerNovember 14, 2025

The rankings are based on data built by the fingertips of likely your most annoying neighbor, so skew accordingly.

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Where to Celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos in North Texas

By Julianna Chen and OthersOctober 30, 2025

This year’s lineup of parties, costume contests and festivals is scary good.

Andy Cohen Praises a Dallas Church for its Reponse to Gov. Abbott’s War on Crosswalks

By Alec SpicerOctober 28, 2025

The Bravo talk show host called the governor’s order to remove rainbow crosswalks ‘stupid.’

6 Very Dallas Halloween Costume Ideas

By Alec SpicerOctober 22, 2025

We’ve got ideas for just about everyone from the politically aware to low-effort procrastinators. Or anyone who just wants to spook the governor.

‘That Leaves Houston Without the Perfect Name Now’: Readers on Dallas Being Dubbed ‘Douchylvania’

By Alec SpicerOctober 17, 2025

Fort Worth folk take a few shots at Dallas over our Judgmental Map. At least we ranked one.

First Look: A New Map of the Universal Kids Resort Coming to Frisco

By Alec SpicerOctober 16, 2025

Are ya ready, kids? SpongeBob, Shrek, Minions and more will be featured in the theme park’s lands.

The Dallas city skyline.

A Map Based on Judging U.S. Cities Says Dallas Is ‘Douchylvania’

By Alec SpicerOctober 10, 2025

Tag yourselves — we’re “gay outpost.”

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Timeline Cleanse: New Cutie Just Dropped at the Dallas Zoo

By Alec SpicerOctober 3, 2025

Kind of the perfect way to end a week, right?

The Best Places to Break Up With Someone in Dallas

The Best Places to Break Up With Someone in Dallas

By Alec SpicerSeptember 19, 2025

Breaking up over text? Tired. Breaking up in front of Big Tex? Kind of iconic, if you ask us.

Where to Meet the Queer Partner of Your Dreams (Stereotypes Only) in Dallas

By Charles Farmer and OthersSeptember 18, 2025

If you’re looking for a certain type of person, here’s a handy guide to Dallas’ queer stereotypes.

Top Ten Records Hosting New Film Screening Series For Movie Talkers

By Alec SpicerSeptember 16, 2025

Big news for your boyfriend who always ruins the plot because he can’t be quiet.

UNT’s Drag Ban Finally Sashays Away

By Alec SpicerAugust 28, 2025

The university lifted its ‘pause’ of campus drag performances in light of a ruling regarding a similar ban at West Texas A&M.

Netflix & Thrill: The Streaming Service is Bringing a Real-Life Squid Game to Dallas

By Alec SpicerAugust 25, 2025

Later this year, Dallas will be one of only two cities in the U.S. opening the doors of Netflix House, an immersive experience based on streaming favorites.

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Post Malone in a white hat.

Post Malone Looks Hot in This New Underwear Ad

By Alec SpicerAugust 19, 2025

Call the horny police, we don’t care.

Our Favorite Deep Ellum Vintage Shop is Closing

By Alec SpicerAugust 15, 2025

Did the seemingly never-ending Commerce Street construction just steal even more joy from us?

So, Actually, We Don’t Want Sydney Sweeney’s Jeans

By Alec SpicerJuly 31, 2025

Especially if they give us diaper ass like American Eagle ones she’s wearing in her new ad. We’ll try Dallas denim instead.

On Top in Texas: A New Study Found the State’s Biggest Fetish

By Alec SpicerJuly 29, 2025

Texas furries are gonna have to work harder. A new study from FetishFinder says Texans prefer a more voyeuristic interest.

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