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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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Gators, Snakes And Bobcats, Oh My! Scary Texas Wildlife Is Everywhere Right Now

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 14, 2025

A 10-foot gator was hauled out of a North Texas lake, but gators aren’t the only creatures that emerge in the summer.

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Texas Gets Tougher On Owning Sex Dolls That Look Like Children

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 12, 2025

Starting Sept. 1, the penalties for possession and the intention to promote childlike sex dolls will increase. About time, right?

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Texas THC Ban Wouldn’t Be Unique, Arkansas Already Did It

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 11, 2025

A THC ban in Arkansas has withstood legal challenges, and the products are swiftly being removed from shelves.

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DART Routes, Services Could Drastically Change Sooner Than Later

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 8, 2025

The proposed changes will cut bus lines, increase fares, reduce service frequency and save Plano a lot of money.

AI Will Decimate Cashier Jobs In Texas Over Next Few Years

AI Will Decimate Cashier Jobs In Texas Over Next Few Years

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 7, 2025

According to a new report, 28,000 cashiering jobs in Texas and $800 million in payroll are predicted to be eliminated sooner than later.

Texas Is Almost the Worst State For Electric Vehicle Travel

Texas Is Almost the Worst State For Electric Vehicle Travel

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 6, 2025

With so many gas-guzzling trucks and trouble with mass transit, just how low is Texas on the list?

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Keller Strikes A Deal With ICE to Join ‘Hate Culture’

Keller Strikes A Deal With ICE to Join ‘Hate Culture’

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 6, 2025

The Keller City Council unanimously approved entering into a 287(g) contract with ICE despite community opposition.

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The Hallucinatory Power of Ibogaine is Surprisingly Gaining Acceptance in Texas

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 6, 2025

Texas hates when people get high, but the state is on its way toward legalizing ibogaine, a potent, potentially fatal hallucinogen.

‘A Wake Up Call’: HIV and STIs Cost Dallas County Nearly $400 Million

‘A Wake Up Call’: HIV and STIs Cost Dallas County Nearly $400 Million

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 5, 2025

While federal sexual wellness research funding is cut, Dallas County continues to report high rates of preventable diseases.

Is Your Barista Really Flirting With You? Dallas Baristas Answer.

Is Your Barista Really Flirting With You? Dallas Baristas Answer.

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 4, 2025

Friendliness is part of a barista’s job description, but is it ever more than just securing a tip? It could be.

Dallas Senator Wants Texas To Become More Weed-Friendly

Dallas Senator Wants Texas To Become More Weed-Friendly

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 1, 2025

Sen. Nathan Johnson has filed two bills that would heavily regulate the THC industry and decriminalize small marijuana possession.

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Top 10 Rainiest Julys In Dallas History

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 31, 2025

The last day of July does not forecast rain in Dallas, but we had plenty of downpour in the first half of the month.

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We Conduct a Taste Test of Currently Texas-Legal THC Gummies

By Patrick Williams and OthersJuly 29, 2025

Nobody tell the Legislature, but Texas sort of does have legal recreational cannabis. Let’s hope it stays that way.

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Can A Democrat Actually Beat Ken Paxton, Become Senator?

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 28, 2025

A slate of Democrats will vie to run against Ken Paxton or John Cornyn for Senate. But something had to change for one to win.

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When This Kind of ‘Cop’ Calls, You Should Call 911

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 28, 2025

The Dallas Police Department will not ask you to pay a $1,000 debt in cryptocurrency by the end of the day. Just FYI.

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How to See Three Different Meteor Showers Over Dallas

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 24, 2025

The famous Perseids shower will peak in mid-August. Until then, two other meteor showers will light up the sky.

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5 Special Session Issues That Aren’t THC, Floods or Redistricting

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 22, 2025

Abortion and gender identity made the agenda. So did flies and standardized testing.

What To Know About North Texas Detention Centers

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 21, 2025

Thousands of people are being held near the Dallas area, not just near the Mexico border.

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Texas Schools Add Attack Drones To Protect Students

Texas Schools Add Attack Drones To Protect Students

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 18, 2025

The high-speed drones are made to attack and incapacitate an active shooter on school campuses.

Texas GOP Leaders Aren’t Lying About THC, But They’re Not Telling The Truth

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 17, 2025

In recent months, many Republican officials have said that THC is fatal and addictive. But that’s far from the whole story.

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Cartoonist Gets Death Threats for MAGA Texas Flood Comic

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 16, 2025

A Pulitzer Prize winner is being targeted over a cartoon depicting a drowning MAGA supporter in Kerr County.

Trash Service Changes Are Coming to Dallas. People Are Pissed.

By Alyssa FieldsJuly 15, 2025

Dallas will end alleyway trash service for 26,000 residents in 2026, and there’s probably nothing they can do about it.

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