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Austin Wood

Austin Wood is a staff writer at the Dallas Observer. He worked as the editor of the Lake Highlands Advocate before joining the Observer in February 2026. In addition to interning at the Advocate while studying at Texas Tech University, Austin also covered campus news for The Daily Toreador.

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Concerns linger as convention center redesign shot down by Dallas City Council

By Austin WoodJune 25, 2026

Council members raised concerns about community engagement and transparency as plans to raise the convention center were shot down. Now, connecting bridges coming into downtown will need to be reconfigured.

ken paxton

Paxton distances himself as advocates criticize ‘out of touch’ GOP anti-IVF platform 

By Austin WoodJune 23, 2026

The Texas Republican Party recently adopted a plank listing IVF among so-called “destructive practices” along with commercial surrogacy.

G's cheesesteak served as a lunch special with fries.

First Look: G’s Cheesesteaks where bread is on ‘a whole different level’

By Austin WoodJune 19, 2026

After a humbling Dallas debut, G’s Cheesesteaks owner Giacamo Pisano is ready to show North Texas what sets his shop apart from the competition: authentic, game-changing bread.

desert beach socer field

Zero chill: How Sweden, Czechia World Cup teams are handling North Texas heat

By Austin WoodJune 19, 2026

The sizzling summer has already been a major storyline. How will it affect the teams staying in North Texas?

Dallas city hall

City faces $51 million budget shortfall, council members say ‘everything should be on the table’

By Austin WoodJune 17, 2026

The city is facing its largest budget shortfall since COVID-19. Staffing, parks, libraries and even police budgets may take a hit.

DART bus

DART avoids paratransit strike during World Cup after contractor settles with union

By Austin WoodJune 17, 2026

The new deal provides for wage increases and improved benefits. Without it, paratransit employees would have gone on strike Wednesday.

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Frisco voters reject anti-Muslim, immigrant rhetoric as Vilhauer falls in mayoral race

By Austin WoodJune 15, 2026

The losing candidate had likened Indians to ‘rats’ and said Islam is a terrorist ideology.

Karmelo Anthony Trial Collin County Courthouse

Karmelo Anthony appeals conviction: what’s next?

By Austin WoodJune 11, 2026

Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison and will first be eligible for parole after serving half his sentence.

The Rev, Neil Thomas speaks out against ICE activity at Cathedral of Hope, where he is lead pastor.

Faith leaders, activists call on Dallas officials to stop Love Field ICE deportations

By Austin WoodJune 10, 2026

They also called on Atlantic Aviation to stop facilitating ICE flights through its Love Field facility.

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FWISD investigates educator following social media backlash, parents fear ‘chilling effect’

By Austin WoodJune 9, 2026

Fort Worth ISD also recently reassigned a principal following similar right-wing social media backlash, while a Wylie ISD principal resigned after months of online vitriol over Qurans being handed out on campus.

Love Field Airport in Dallas

Love Field being used for ICE deportation, ‘shuffle’ flights as city profits

By Austin WoodJune 5, 2026

Activist groups have been documenting ICE-affiliated flights in and out of a ‘backdoor’ hangar since May.

DART bus

Citing poor working conditions and pay, DART paratransit workers vote to authorize strike

By Austin WoodJune 4, 2026

As the World Cup in Dallas nears, employees say they are dealing with poor working conditions, substandard pay and workplace intimidation.

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Talarico speaks on rising beef prices outside Smokey Joe's BBQ in southern Dallas.

Talarico, not vegan, visits Dallas’ Smokey Joe’s BBQ to talk soaring beef prices

By Austin WoodJune 3, 2026

Talarico said Paxton’s remarks about his meat intake amounted to routine campaign name-calling. He added that “Texans are tired of that kind of politics.”

Dallas pride flag at City Hall

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is, again, absent as Pride begins

By Austin WoodJune 2, 2026

Johnson isn’t especially known for his participation in city events. But some advocates say this year, it sends a message.

Karmelo Anthony press conference

What to watch for as jury selection begins in Karmelo Anthony track-meet stabbing trial

By Austin WoodJune 1, 2026

Attorneys will likely ask potential jurors about their relationship with law enforcement and pre-trial exposure to information on the case.

CAIR-DFW Mustafaa Carroll speaks at Islamic Unity Center in eastern Fort Worth.

Interfaith leaders call for reinstatement of local principal ousted after sharia backlash

By Austin WoodMay 29, 2026

Shayma Alzubi was reassigned after being announced as the new principal of Western Hills High School in Fort Worth, district officials confirmed. Following the announcement, right-wing social media accounts targeted Alzubi for past posts.

Irish spice bags: the ultimate pub grub has landed in Dallas

By Austin WoodMay 27, 2026

Spice bags have been a staple on Dublin streets for over a decade, but recently made their way on the menus at The Crafty Irishman and sister concepts.

colin allred

Democrats choose ‘electability over incumbency’ as Allred bests Johnson in runoff

By Austin WoodMay 27, 2026

Allred will now face off against Republican nominee Patrick Gillespie in the general election to represent a district that would have favored Kamala Harris by 30 points in 2024.

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Klyde Warren Park

Dallas slides in green space rankings as city considers cuts to parks

By Austin WoodMay 27, 2026

Dallas is now the third highest-ranked city in Texas and sits behind cities like Frisco, Plano and Garland in park investment.

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DPD debuts ‘de-escalating’ drone first responder, aims to shorten response times

By Austin WoodMay 26, 2026

Dallas police drones will be stationed at eight Dallas Fire-Rescue stations to respond to police calls and fires.

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Waymo suspends robotaxi operation in Dallas following scrutiny over software, safety

By Austin WoodMay 22, 2026

Waymo is the latest robotaxi company to halt its program in North Texas due to safety concerns.

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Dallas County residents, East Texans discuss sharing redrawn congressional districts

By Austin WoodMay 22, 2026

We asked voters from Dallas and East Texas what they think about sharing a congressman with East Texans thanks to the redrawn 32nd Congressional District.

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