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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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Parents Call Out ‘Sham’ as More North Texas Schools Are Set to Close

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 12, 2025

In a 5-2 vote, the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD approved closing three schools by the end of next year.

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‘A Gift To Republicans’: Top GOP Officials React To Crockett’s Senate Run

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 10, 2025

Paxton says Cornyn and Crockett are wasting their time. Abbott is making jokes on X. And Ted Cruz is somewhere tweeting about Tucker Carlson.

No Drones For Texas Fishing, But a Helicopter To Hunt Hogs Is Cool

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 10, 2025

Texas Parks and Wildlife is keeping traditionalism alive, clamping down on drone fishing (yes, that’s a thing).

Katy Trail Dating Show Takes Viewers Inside The Dallas Dating Scene … Kind Of

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 8, 2025

With a tiny red cup and a mini microphone, Elsbeth Weempe is bringing hope to Dallas daters. Or at least a portion of them.

Controversial Energy Source of the ’80s Could Help the Power Crisis Now

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 8, 2025

As energy demands grow, exacerbated by data centers, the United States needs to find a new way to bolster their supply, and the solution may be the old way.

‘Cruel and Harmful’ Abortion Law in Texas Goes Into Effect

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 5, 2025

A law allowing private citizens to sue manufacturers and distributors of abortion-inducing drugs goes into effect.

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Two New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Could Be Licensed in North Texas Soon

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 5, 2025

The state approved adding nine additional licensed to the roster of medical marijuana dispensaries. The Department of Public Safety announced the conditional recipients on Monday.

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‘Human Factor’ Cited as Reason Addison Breaks Pack Of Cities Trying To Leave DART

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 4, 2025

Addison will not join the growing roster of cities attempting to end their contracts with DART.

DART is under more pressure than ever. Are bus drivers the collateral damage?

After Violent Crime Spree, DART Spends Millions On Security Improvents

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 3, 2025

Murders, shootings and drug arrests at bus and train stops have caused a backlash that DART leaders are addressing.

UPDATE: Addison Will Not Allow Residents to Vote on Leaving DART

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 3, 2025

Bucking a recent trend, Addison is not yet ready to let residents decide what to do about DART.

City Investigates Controversial Members-Only Club In Oak Cliff

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 2, 2025

Is Le Sol House a yoga studio? A coffee shop? An event space? In compliance with Dallas city code?

Parkland Families Voice Concerns Over Florida, Texas School Armed Drone Plan

By Alex DeLuca and OthersDecember 1, 2025

The drones are armed with less-than-lethal pepper spray bullets, among other things.

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Immigration Crackdown Hits Vehicle Registration Requirements

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 26, 2025

Vehicle registration is required to maintain insurance, so keep your hands at 10-and-two.

Texas Takes Break From Banning Books, Will Now Mandate Certain Ones

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 26, 2025

The Texas Board of Education is considering requiring titles both widely accepted and controversial.

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Much to the Dismay of Some Neighbors, a ‘Learning Pod’ in Oak Cliff is Saved By The Bill

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 26, 2025

A group of residents say an illegal school is operating at the end of their street. A pandemic-era state law says otherwise.

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Guilty as Sin: Study Says Dallas Is One of the Most Sinful Cities in the Nation

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 21, 2025

We go by ‘Big D,’ did you really expect us to be a bunch of saints?

No Flying Taxis Yet, But Dallas Will Have Driverless Ones Very Soon

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 21, 2025

Santa Clause is coming to town, and then Waymo soon after.

Abbott Alerts Dallas Officials Of A Muslim Tribunal Everyone Already Knew About

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 20, 2025

In case of local history repeating itself, an Islamic mediation service is now at the heart of Abbott’s anti-sharia actions.

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Irving May Have A Case For Bailing On DART

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 19, 2025

Even as Plano offers a new DART solution, Irving has taken issue with getting fewer buses serving its residents.

Riders board a DART bus.

What Will Replace DART if Cities End Their Contracts?

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 17, 2025

Two cities allowing voters to elect to leave DART in May have offered microtransit systems as an alternative. They’re flawed.

Cristo Mendoza stands in the doorway of his family's home in Southeast Dallas.

Family Facing Eviction Gets New Hope With New Laws

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 14, 2025

A slew of new laws will offer protections to families who have had their homes stolen in cases of deed fraud.

Dallas City Council Saves Voters a Trip to the Polls

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 13, 2025

No need to circle two dates on your calendars for election day. Dallas will have only one going forward.

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