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Alex Gonzalez

Alex Gonzalez has been a contributor to the Dallas Observer since 2018. He is a Dallas native whose work has appeared in Local Profile, MTV News and the Austin American-Statesman. He has eclectic taste in music and enjoys writing about art, food and culture.

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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour in Houston Sees an Icon in Her Prime

By Alex GonzalezJune 29, 2025

Beyoncé was spectacular in her hometown show, sharing the stage with her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi.

How Much Do Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Make?

By Alex GonzalezJune 20, 2025

The documentary America’s Sweethearts sent fans on a campaign to get Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders more money. How much do they earn?

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13 Places Where Dallas LGBTQ+ Pride Celebrations Never Stop

By Alex GonzalezJune 18, 2025

Dallas formally celebrates Pride twice a year, but here are some of the best bars and restaurants that celebrate year-round.

A Dallas Drag Performer is Competing to Be The King of Drag

By Alex GonzalezJune 12, 2025

Dallas’ Buck Wylde is among the contestants vying to grab the crown in a new, first-of-its-kind drag king reality TV competition.

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Lamar Adot Thomas Is Playing the Long Game After Calling Dallas Home

By Alex GonzalezJune 5, 2025

After May’s release of A Day Off Work, the New Orleans native is embracing his status as a full-time Dallasite.

Dallas’ Michael Cooper Jr. is Feeling The Love on Netflix’s Forever

By Alex GonzalezMay 22, 2025

The North Texas actor talks his new Netflix show based on a Judy Blume classic, his Mount Rushmore of films and Whataburger vs. In-N-Out.

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Behind the Scenes at the 60th Annual ACM Awards in Frisco

By Alex GonzalezMay 9, 2025

We were on the ground for this year’s show, getting red carpet time with locals Grace Tyler, Franklin Jonas and more.

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Mickey Guyton Says the Most Important Thing Is Standing Up for Yourself

By Alex GonzalezMay 7, 2025

At a brunch honoring Charley Pride’s contributions to country in Frisco, Guyton shared her fondest memories of North Texas.

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Country Singer Dean Ray Lets Numbers and Signs Guide His Music

By Alex GonzalezMay 2, 2025

After releasing his debut Dean Ray From Texas, the rising Americana artist uses his songs to capture everyday life.

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Bumble Says These Are Best Places in Dallas for a First Date

By Alex GonzalezApril 30, 2025

According to the Texas-founded dating app, these are the best places to make the right first impression.

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The Blue Line Is Wearing Their Hearts on Their Sleeves, One Song at a Time

By Alex GonzalezApril 29, 2025

The indie pop duo based in Dallas on their single, “Cigarettes and Brandy,” and the childhood memories that inspired their stage name.

Here’s What Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell Ate While They Were in Dallas

By Alex GonzalezMarch 31, 2025

The two actors were in town for a wedding, and we’ve got the scoop on where they visited.

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The Dallas Hip-Hop Scene Says Goodbye to T-Town Music After 31 Years

By Alex GonzalezMarch 27, 2025

Dallas’ biggest rappers, such as Dorrough and Big Tuck, remember the shop’s impact on their careers.

Dallas Play For Colored Brothers Sparks Mental Health Conversations Among Men

By Alex GonzalezMarch 25, 2025

The upcoming stage production sees men opening up about sexuality, infidelity, faith and other topics.

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The Rap Game Has Its Eye on Grand Prairie’s Alex Jamal

By Alex GonzalezMarch 19, 2025

The North Texas artist is earning high praise with “God’s Hands.”

Natalie Harrison Walks Through the Stages of Grief on Her Debut

By Alex GonzalezMarch 4, 2025

The Louisiana artist “forgot your number” and moved to Dallas.

St. Vincent Reveals She Has a Wife and Child in Post-Grammy Interview

By Alex GonzalezFebruary 4, 2025

She had kept marriage and parenthood ‘under wraps’ until now.

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How ‘Scam Goddess’ Laci Mosley Brought Her Famed Podcast to TV

By Alex GonzalezJanuary 22, 2025

Dallas’ scam expert Laci Mosley shares tips on how to avoid getting conned.

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A New But Different Panda’s To Open on Cedar Springs

By Alex GonzalezJanuary 9, 2025

In same-but-not-the-same news, a new restaurant with an old name is opening on Cedar Springs Road.

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7 Questions With the Dallas Observer‘s New Staff Writer, Simon Pruitt

By Alex GonzalezDecember 27, 2024

Meet our new music, food and culture writer, Simon Pruitt.

Drag Race Queens Are Headed to Dallas To Celebrate Christmas

By Alex GonzalezDecember 16, 2024

Celebrate Christmas at an actual party, with the cast of RuPaul’s “Drag Race.”

The Pandemic Is Over, but the Beat Goes on With Oak Cliff’s Music Safari

By Alex GonzalezDecember 6, 2024

Music Safari began during the pandemic to bring live music to those feeling cooped up, but why stop a good thing?

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