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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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The Pour House from the street.

Industry Vets Keep the Torch Lit at Lakewood Staple The Pour House

By Austin WoodFebruary 25, 2026

Tim Feutz and Dallasite Billiards owner Calvin Bow recently took over one of their longtime favorites, the Pour House.

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Dallas Officials Have Mixed Reactions to $1 Billion City Hall Repair Report

By Austin WoodFebruary 23, 2026

City Council members will be briefed on the report’s findings at a Finance Committee meeting on Monday.

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After 14 Years, This Oak Cliff Staple Is Closing Its Doors Feb. 28

By Austin WoodFebruary 20, 2026

The neighborhood sports bar will shutter on Feb. 28, according to a Facebook post.

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Dallas May See Vehicle-Free Downtown Streets During the World Cup

By Austin WoodFebruary 20, 2026

Council members were briefed on plans to close portions of Akard and Main streets during the World Cup earlier this week.

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Survey Asks What Residents Want From Dallas Libraries as Closures Loom

By Austin WoodFebruary 18, 2026

The survey, offered by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library, seeks to clarify what Dallasites want the city to prioritize in its library system.

soccer fans

North Texas Host Committee Outlines Human Rights Priorities Ahead of World Cup

By Austin WoodFebruary 17, 2026

With millions of people on their way to Dallas, the World Cup brings an array of challenges, including human trafficking.

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Ken Paxton

Ken Paxton Suing Dallas Over Police Funding

By Austin WoodFebruary 13, 2026

Paxton claims the city has failed to comply with a charter amendment requiring more money for cops.

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DART May Avoid Exodus After Regional Transportation Council Vote

By Austin WoodFebruary 13, 2026

The council overwhelmingly voted to fund a plan that may help DART avoid withdrawals by disaffected suburban cities.

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Over 200 Animals Seized as Dallas Police Target Dogfighting 

By Austin WoodFebruary 13, 2026

Police executed warrants at “dozens” of locations this week in a multi-agency operation targeting illegal dog fighting.

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ICE To Have Role in North Texas World Cup Security

By Austin WoodFebruary 12, 2026

ICE officers will have a “key” role in security plans for World Cup matches, the agency’s director said this week.

Moratorium Against Hood County Data Center Fails After Legal Threats

By Austin WoodFebruary 11, 2026

Hood County commissioners voted against halting data center construction after receiving a letter from state Sen. Paul Bettencourt of Houston.

A DART train in downtown Dallas.

Dallas Decides To Cede Some DART Power as Negotiations With Suburbs Progress

By Austin WoodFebruary 10, 2026

The City Council approved a resolution for an expanded board with increased representation for member cities.

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Plano Hits the Brakes on Signing Up Microtransit DART Alternative

By Austin WoodFebruary 10, 2026

Plans are still being worked out for what could happen should Plano voters decide to drop their DART partnership.

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More North Texas Students Walk Out as Abbott Threatens Consequences

By Austin WoodFebruary 10, 2026

Plano and Melissa students joined protests as Gov. Abbott tells state officials to investigate districts believed to encourage or facilitate walkouts

the Quran

School District Under Fire After Muslim Group Hands Out the Quran During Lunch Period

By Austin WoodFebruary 6, 2026

Social media outrage swiftly followed reports that an unauthorized group visited Wylie East High School.

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DART Demands: Addison Drafts a Mass Transit Wish List To Avoid Vote

By Austin WoodFebruary 5, 2026

Six DART member cities are currently on a path to vote on ending its partnership with the transit agency.

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Dallasites Might Keep Alley Trash Pickup, but It Might Cost Them More

By Austin WoodFebruary 4, 2026

Thousands of families could be affected by any of the possible new plans for garbage collection in Dallas.

Republican Elephant vs. Democrat Donkey

Southlake Shocker Causes Trump Memory Loss, Sends National Republicans Reeling

By Austin WoodFebruary 3, 2026

Saturday’s special election win for Democrat Taylor Rehmet was impressive, but may not signal the long-awaited ‘blue wave’ some hope for.

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