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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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How To Prepare for an ICE Raid in Dallas

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 8, 2026

Questions about an ICE agent’s authority have intensified since a deadly shooting Minnesota.

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Jambaloo, North Texas’ Free Winter Music Festival, is Changing This Year

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 7, 2026

Last year, the unexpected rise of an already-booked headliner was a stark awakening for festival organizers.

These Artists Are Not Coming to Dallas This Year Because They Canceled Their Shows

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 6, 2026

We’ve told you who is stopping by North Texas this year, and now we’re telling you who is not. Life is all about balance, right?

What To Do if a Family Member Is Arrested by ICE

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 6, 2026

A record number of people have been detained by ICE in recent months. A new state law suggests that number could increase soon.

The Weird Girl’s Guide to Dallas 

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 2, 2026

Let’s not leave it all to Austin; we can be weird, too. Especially for ‘Weird Girl Winter.’

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8 Times Taylor Sheridan Featured Local Musicians in Landman

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 31, 2025

By chance of fate, Isaac Hoskins was playing at a bar Taylor Sheridan walked into in 2019. Now the Hollywood mogul uses Hoskins’ music in his prime time television.

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FAQs About the Hepatitis B Vaccination For Babies

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 29, 2025

CDC recommendations have been altered for another vaccine, to the confusion of vaccination experts. The Observer has answers to common questions.

Home For The Holidays? So Are These Dallas Music Favorites.

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 24, 2025

It’s not often we get to see these North Texas breakouts as much these days. Take advantage of it.

The Top 10 Most-Read Culture Stories of 2025

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 24, 2025

Funny enough, some of the biggest stories of 2025 were the announcements of things that have yet to come.

The Most Read Music Stories of 2025

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 23, 2025

An album review for Erykah Badu’s seventh studio album wasn’t one of the most read stories, because it was never released.

Put Off Shopping Until Now? These Local Shops Will Be Open Christmas Eve

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 22, 2025

Waiting until the last minute doesn’t mean you’re completely SOL on a good gift. In fact, you have another to push it.

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Data Center Energy Demands Could Give The Grid An Unwelcome Test This Winter

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 22, 2025

Another winter event similar to Storm Uri is unlikely. But as data centers leach the power supply, Texas will need a Plan B, C and D.

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Ken Paxton Wants Bathroom Pics. No, We’re Not Sh*tting You

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 19, 2025

Texas women’s restrooms are BYOC, bring your own camera, according to Paxton’s New tipline.

Trump Signs Executive Order To Reschedule Marijuana. That’s Good. Or Bad. Who Knows?

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 18, 2025

The presidential action signals a significant shift in the federal attitude toward cannabis.

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Jan. 6 Rioter’s ‘Christian Pig Crusade’ Disrupts EPIC Mosque’s Food Pantry

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 16, 2025

An Islamophobic protest disrupted the East Plano Islamic Center’s weekly food pantry. It’s the latest of many attacks on the religious center.

SMU Law School Relocation Plan Upsets Alumni

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 15, 2025

A plan to move SMU’s Dedman School of Law has riled alumni, faculty and students who enjoy the beauty of the historic law quad.

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.

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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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