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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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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 press conference

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.

David Statue

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.

The main lawn at the University of North Texas in Denton.

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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New Bill Would Remove DEI Programs From K-12 Schools

By Alyssa FieldsApril 1, 2025

Youth LGBTQ+ associations and clubs focused on race and ethnicity are all under the gun in this legislation.

The 5 Worst Hail Storms In North Texas History

By Alyssa FieldsApril 1, 2025

Hail season is upon us. But will we see any storms this year bigger than these?

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The Battle to Ban THC in Texas Reaches a New High

The Battle to Ban THC in Texas Reaches a New High

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 31, 2025

The ban’s passage through the Senate is a victory for the lieutenant governor, who named it his top priority for 2025.

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Abbott, Paxton Target Proposed Muslim Development in North Texas

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 28, 2025

The East Plano Islamic Center is denying cult accusations involving a 402-acre property in far Northeast Texas.

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$47 Million in Frozen Grant Funds Finally Reissued to Texas Non-Profits

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 27, 2025

Texas is the only state to see this sort of delay in reinstating refugee-related grants.

Can Casino Gambling Give Dallas The Cash Boost It Needs to Pay for More Cops?

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 26, 2025

With a mandate to drastically increase the police force, Dallas might need a new solution that’s getting a lot of attention.

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