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Alyssa Fields

Alyssa Fields is a staff writer for the Dallas Observer covering local news and politics. A 2023 graduate of the Mayborn School of Journalism, she focused on print and digital journalism and minored in political science with a concentration in international conflict. Before joining the team, Alyssa freelanced in Dallas for the Observer, the Oak Cliff Advocate, and D Magazine.

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Texas is One of the Worst States For Working Mothers, Study Says

By Alyssa FieldsMay 1, 2025

Working hard or hardly working? If you’re a mom in Texas, you’re likely doing it harder than most.

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Large Number of Texans Affected by Scammers This Time Of Year

By Alyssa FieldsApril 28, 2025

Natural disasters displace more Texans than any other state. That’s when scammers pick up the phone and get to calling.

New Student Loan Threats Has This DISD Teacher Scared for His Future

New Student Loan Threats Has This DISD Teacher Scared for His Future

By Alyssa FieldsApril 25, 2025

In reinstating student loan repayments, the Trump administration has threatened to send defaulters to collections.

North Texas Lawmaker Wants To Incentivize Short-Term Foster Parents

By Alyssa FieldsApril 24, 2025

Rep. Julie Johnson says the Texas foster care system has many problems, including a shortage of parents.

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These North Texas Cities Named the Best in US for Starting New Businesses

By Alyssa FieldsApril 22, 2025

Entrepreneurs, take note: Dallas isn’t the only business-friendly city around these parts.

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Scenes from Dallas Protests Involving Feral Cats, White People and President Trump

By Alyssa FieldsApril 21, 2025

Hordes of North Texans took part in many protests for some unusual causes over the weekend.

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Potential THC Ban Puts Veterans and Disabled At Risk

By Alyssa FieldsApril 21, 2025

A hotly debated bill to ban hemp products would have significant adverse effects on the disabled and veteran communities.

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Where to Get Medical Marijuana in Dallas

By Alyssa FieldsApril 18, 2025

Texas has a version of legalized weed, but there’s a catch.

Karmelo Anthony’s Family Defends Him at Unusual, Emotional Press Conference

By Alyssa FieldsApril 17, 2025

Dominique Alexander called out what he said are racist attacks against the suspect in the Frisco track meet murder.

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Dallas ISD Has The Worst Graduation Rate Of Major Texas Districts

By Alyssa FieldsApril 17, 2025

The largest school district in North Texas also has a graduation rate below the state average.

Texas House Passes Controversial School Voucher Bill

Texas House Passes Controversial School Voucher Bill

By Alyssa FieldsApril 17, 2025

Yesterday’s House session stretched into the early hours of Thursday morning.

These Texas Graduate Schools Break The Top 100 in US

These Texas Graduate Schools Break The Top 100 in US

By Alyssa FieldsApril 15, 2025

The U.S. News & World Report rankings suggest Texas is a major destination for grad school programs.

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The Top Texas Trump Ass-Kissers of the First 100 Days

By Alyssa Fields and OthersApril 14, 2025

Texas politicians have been lining up at the president’s backside all year.

Department of Justice Accuses Southwest Airlines of ‘Discrimination’

Department of Justice Accuses Southwest Airlines of ‘Discrimination’

By Alyssa FieldsApril 11, 2025

A free flight program for low-income Hispanic students to visit home has been stalled amid litigation over discrimination.

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Texas Bill Hopes To Make Some Museum Art Subject to Massive Penalties

By Alyssa FieldsApril 11, 2025

Following photographs being removed from a Fort Worth museum, a new bill raises concerns from the art community.

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New Bill Would Ban Pride Flags In Texas Public Schools

By Alyssa FieldsApril 10, 2025

Possible flag-banning comes while some conservative lawmakers also fight to force schools to display the Ten Commandments.

As Measles Outbreak Grows, Study Says Texas Has Second Worst Healthcare for Kids

As Measles Outbreak Grows, Study Says Texas Has Second Worst Healthcare for Kids

By Alyssa FieldsApril 9, 2025

Now is not a good time to be a sick child in the Lone Star State.

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Judge Says Texas Prison Heat Is ‘Unconstitutional,’ No Change In Sight

By Alyssa FieldsApril 8, 2025

Not much has yet to change in the billion-dollar challenge to install air conditioning in prisons.

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Meet Brody Price, Dallas Country Rocker and Environmental Scientist

Meet Brody Price, Dallas Country Rocker and Environmental Scientist

By Alyssa FieldsApril 7, 2025

Price and his band pair swinging country sounds with raucous rock in our backyard, sometimes literally.

Self-Driving Semi-Trucks En Route to Dallas and Beyond

Self-Driving Semi-Trucks En Route to Dallas and Beyond

By Alyssa FieldsApril 7, 2025

It is not your mind playing tricks on you. That semi-truck on I-45 might not have a driver at the wheel.

Fewer international students are enrolled in graduate programs at the University of North Texas

University of North Texas Is the Latest Texas College to Ban Drag Performances

By Alyssa FieldsApril 3, 2025

A scheduled drag show on campus has been moved to a new venue, although current litigation could change things.

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A Vibrator, Huh? Let’s See Your ID.

By Alyssa FieldsApril 3, 2025

Sen. Angela Paxton, Ken Paxton’s wife, continues the Republican war against masturbation.

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