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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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Dallas ISD Asks for Record Bond Package With Tax Increase, 26 Replacement Schools

By Austin WoodApril 16, 2026

The package put forth by Dallas ISD’s bond steering committee would phase out roughly 700 portable classrooms used by 10,000 students.

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As Elected Trustees Sit on the Sidelines, Fort Worth ISD Parents Call for Transparency

By Austin WoodApril 14, 2026

FWISD trustees have been locked out of their district emails since March 24, the elected board president said.

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MAGA Hat-Wearer Charged With Deadly Conduct After Waving Stun Gun at Protest

By Austin WoodApril 10, 2026

Video shows how a downtown anti-war protest turned chaotic when a 58-year-old man disrupted it by attempting to assault demonstrators.

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SMU Tennis Player Files Lawsuit, Questions ‘Obsolete’ Amateurism in Collegiate Athletics

By Austin WoodApril 8, 2026

The NCAA’s decision to not grant Gina Feistel an eligibility exemption bars her from economically participating in the “college tennis labor market.”

Does a Swirl of Vouchers and Closures Represent a Spiral for Texas Schools?

By Austin WoodApril 7, 2026

New data shows that most voucher applicants already attend private schools, and white students are largely overrepresented.

Ibogaine is used for breaking addiction to opiates.

Texas To Lead, Fund Its Own Psychedelic Trials After Drug Industry Balks

By Austin WoodApril 6, 2026

Advocates like former Texas Gov. Rick Perry say a plant-derived drug can treat PTSD and addiction.

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‘We Have a Housing Crisis in Dallas’: Over 27,000 Eviction Filings Reported in 2025

By Austin WoodApril 2, 2026

Housing demand has outpaced supply in Dallas, creating an ‘affordability crisis’ for renters and homebuyers.

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Czechia, Sweden Teams, Fans To Call North Texas Home During World Cup

By Austin WoodApril 1, 2026

After defeating Poland in the play-in, Sweden will play Japan on June 25 at Dallas Stadium (Sorry, Arlington).

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Fearing ICE, Undocumented Immigrants Are Avoiding Medical Care

By Austin WoodMarch 31, 2026

Immigration-related concerns likely led to a decrease in vaccinations in Dallas County in 2025, the county’s top health official said.

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Abbott-Endorsed SNAP Restrictions Go Into Effect This Week, but Who’s Checking?

By Austin WoodMarch 30, 2026

Milk products, ice cream and snacks like chips can still be purchased with SNAP benefits in Texas, but check out the list of what is prohibited.

Fair Park Redevelopment Could Be a Long-Awaited, Pivotal ‘Piece of the Puzzle’

By Austin WoodMarch 27, 2026

A new plan calls for economic development in areas of Fair Park currently filled with parking lots.

Dallas Wings' Arike Ogunbowale To Debut in New Women's Basketball League, Unrivaled

Delays Mount as Dallas Hands Control of Building Wings Practice Facility to Team

By Austin WoodMarch 26, 2026

The Dallas Wings were supposed to move into a new stadium and practice facility this year, but it’s now going to take a longer.

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One of Dallas’ Most Iconic Pubs Just Opened a Moody Sister Concept in Oak Cliff

By Austin WoodMarch 26, 2026

This upbeat cocktail pub also has a great courtyard and pizza from a notable pro.

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Race Around the Ruins: Spartans To Take Over City Hall, Turn Plaza Into Obstacle Course

By Austin WoodMarch 25, 2026

The property at 1500 Marilla Street is set to turn into a different kind of “battleground” this April.

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Dallas Library Staff Ask for More Time as Poll Shows 72% Oppose Closures

By Austin WoodMarch 24, 2026

The Dallas Public Library is weighing branch closures as city leaders ask for $2.6 million in cuts.

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Massive Money Problems Force UNT to Cut Gender, Latin American Studies

By Austin WoodMarch 23, 2026

UNT President Harrison Keller said the cuts come during an “increasingly dynamic time for higher education.”

Citing ‘Voter Confusion,’ Dallas County GOP Pivots Back to Countywide Voting

By Austin WoodMarch 20, 2026

After initially defending the decision to move to precinct-based voting, local Republicans push for a return to the norm.

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How to Gamble on TCU, SMU Basketball During March Madness

By Austin WoodMarch 18, 2026

The TCU women’s team may have the best odds to bring a trophy back to DFW.

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Further Investigation Into Death of Richardson ICE Detainee Demanded

By Austin WoodMarch 18, 2026

Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal died at Parkland Hospital Saturday. Some advocates are asking how an “otherwise healthy” man fell ill less than 24 hours after being detained.

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Hello, Garland Telehealth? Anyone There?

By Austin WoodMarch 18, 2026

Problems with miscommunication, high expectations and transparency derailed a unique public healthcare program.

Prairieland Verdict Leaves Questions for Left-Wing Groups, Free Speech Advocates

By Austin WoodMarch 17, 2026

Experts warn the verdict could have a ‘chilling’ effect on protests and that terrorism charges are an overreach.

The Magnolia Lounge sits neglected in near the entrance of Fair Park.

Former Fair Park Operator Says City Owes $5 Million. Sounds Familiar.

By Austin WoodMarch 16, 2026

It’s the city that needs to account for a large sum of money, not the other way around, Oak View Group representatives allege.

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