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Alyssa Fields

Alyssa Fields is the associate arts and music editor for the Dallas Observer. 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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4 Things Every Texas Classroom Should Have Next to the Ten Commandments

By Alyssa Fields and OthersJuly 11, 2025

Since we’re putting just about anything in classrooms, we’d like to see litter pans, bulletproof vests, The Apprentice and birds.

‘We Are People Too’: DART Riders Oppose Drastic Changes At Six Hour Meeting

‘We Are People Too’: DART Riders Oppose Drastic Changes At Six Hour Meeting

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 10, 2025

A DART public hearing stretched to the midnight hour with overwhelming opposition to significant proposed service changes.

Kerrville flood damage

Flood-Related Risks Were ‘Enhanced’ By Federal Layoffs, Expert Says

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 9, 2025

The president has dodged questions about how layoffs impacted the federal response to the flood in Central Texas.

Kerrville flooding

Dallas Flooded Over 100 Years Ago. Here’s Why That’s Not Likely to Happen Again.

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 8, 2025

The flood in Kerr County is one of the deadliest in Texas history. Dallas is unlikely to ever top that list.

Never Say Dye: Can Abbott and RFK Jr.’s War on Synthetic Food Coloring Make Texas Healthy Again?

Never Say Dye: Can Abbott and RFK Jr.’s War on Synthetic Food Coloring Make Texas Healthy Again?

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 7, 2025

Welcome an unexpected health nut to the top table: the GOP. The new laws might also help small food businesses.

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Where Does Dallas Rank for Hardest Texas Cities to Find a Place to Rent In?

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 3, 2025

A lack of apartment availability persists in Dallas, creating a competitive rental market. Reconsider renewing your lease.

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‘A Matter of Time’: Orphaned Animals in Plano Are Looking for a New Home

‘A Matter of Time’: Orphaned Animals in Plano Are Looking for a New Home

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 2, 2025

The North Texas Wildlife Center has 60 days to relocate after three years of operating or close forever.

Dallas Animal Services Sees Rise in Adoptions After Surge in Surrenders

Dallas Animal Services Sees Rise in Adoptions After Surge in Surrenders

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 1, 2025

More than 12,000 pets were adopted in Dallas, making it a top-five adoption city, but the shelter is still far over capacity.

Looking for an Etsy Witch to Cast a Love Spell? Try Therapy Instead.

By Alyssa FieldsJune 30, 2025

Does your ex-boyfriend deserve a life of eternal misery? Ours, too – get in the Etsy witch line.

Abbott Builds Response Team for Parasitic Flesh-Eating Flies

Abbott Builds Response Team for Parasitic Flesh-Eating Flies

By Alyssa FieldsJune 27, 2025

Texas is the largest supplier of beef in the country. Soon, we will also be the top breeder of flies.

Doctors Warn of AI Invading the Medical Industry

Doctors Warn of AI Invading the Medical Industry

By Alyssa FieldsJune 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence has invaded just about every sector, but doctors warn about the shortcomings of AI in medicine.

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Where To Go for the June 27 Hands Off Iran! Protest in Dallas

By Alyssa FieldsJune 24, 2025

North Texans will gather to protest the United States’ airstrike on Iran. Here’s what to know and when to go.

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Abbott Vetoes THC Ban, Calls for Special Session and Regulation

By Alyssa FieldsJune 23, 2025

After weeks of silence on the THC ban, Abbott vetoed the bill, calling for regulations instead of a blanket ban.

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‘Poisonous’ and a ‘Clown Show’: Community Responds To Proposed DART Cuts

By Alyssa FieldsJune 23, 2025

Under pressure from Plano and its state representative, DART has proposed significant service cuts to the chagrin of many.

Educators Protest Layoffs And School Vouchers at Ted Cruz’s Dallas Office

Educators Protest Layoffs And School Vouchers at Ted Cruz’s Dallas Office

By Alyssa FieldsJune 21, 2025

Over 200 teachers gathered in Dallas to protest the ‘dismantling’ of the Department of Education and school vouchers in Texas.

Here’s How Dallas ISD Teacher Pay Has Changed In The Last 10 Years

Here’s How Dallas ISD Teacher Pay Has Changed In The Last 10 Years

By Alyssa FieldsJune 20, 2025

Teacher pay in Dallas has increased by thousands, but local teachers’ pay is still well below the national average.

Dallas Was Already Itchy, Now Here Comes Mosquito Season

By Alyssa FieldsJune 20, 2025

We’ll get through this mosquito season together, but could you maybe help us scratch our itch?

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Dating Apps Are Dying As Conservatism Rises

By Alyssa FieldsJune 19, 2025

Dallas is a blue city, so it claims. But purity culture and staunch conservatism still taint the dating scene.

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Allen Police, DEA Conduct More THC Raids in North Texas

By Alyssa FieldsJune 19, 2025

Authorities targeted three wholesalers to “dismantle the illegal distribution of consumable THC products.”

UPDATED: Texas LGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline Faces Federal Cuts

By Alyssa FieldsJune 18, 2025

A bipartisan bill to increase funding for the state’s 988 line has passed the House, but it still faces federal cuts.

What Happens if Greg Abbott Doesn’t Sign the THC Ban Bill?

What Happens if Greg Abbott Doesn’t Sign the THC Ban Bill?

By Alyssa FieldsJune 17, 2025

It’s the question on everyone’s mind, but Abbott is remaining unusually quiet, and the clock is ticking louder and louder.

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More DPD Officers Arrested For Intoxication Offenses

By Alyssa FieldsJune 16, 2025

Six Dallas officers have been arrested this year so far for alcohol-related offenses. It’s not irregular for the department.

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