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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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‘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.”

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Trump’s Granddaughter Recently Visited Dallas, Here’s Everywhere She Went

By Alec SpicerJuly 22, 2025

We watched the full day-in-the-life-style Dallas vlog from Kai Trump, so you don’t have to. Here’s where she went.

It’s Officially Hot Girl Summer in Dallas: Thee Stallion Is Dating a Maverick

By Alec SpicerJuly 13, 2025

The Houston rapper’s allegiance to the Rockets is about to be put to the test.

Former Maverick Lamar Odom Is Coming Back to Texas

By Alec SpicerJuly 11, 2025

The two-time NBA champion wants to *checks notes* be the mayor of Killeen?

Dallas Wings Score Highest Attendance Record for WNBA Games in Texas

By Alec SpicerJune 29, 2025

Friday’s game against the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center broke the attendance record for WNBA games in the state’s history.

The Best Ways to Spend Pride Month in Dallas

The Best Ways to Spend Pride Month in Dallas

By Carly May Gravley and OthersJune 23, 2025

From parades to pool parties, there are several ways to paint the town every color of the rainbow throughout this month.

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The Observer is Looking For New Arts & Culture Writers

By Alec SpicerJune 22, 2025

Are you constantly checking out the arts in Dallas? Or even just constantly scrolling the timeline? (You’re reading this, so yes.) Join us.

The Texas Rangers Aren’t Hosting A Pride Night, But These Dallas Teams Are

By Alec SpicerJune 6, 2025

Maybe the Rangers are too busy focusing on their lackluster 2025 season.

Where Dallas Ranks Among The Hottest Cities in the Nation

By Alec SpicerMay 30, 2025

Unfortunately, it’s not the definition of “hottest” we were hoping for.

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Dallas PD Roasts City of Houston Online, Skyline and All

By Alec SpicerMay 30, 2025

DPD is so desperate for new recruits that it’s trying to appeal to our rivals again.

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