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Emma Ruby

Emma Ruby is a staff writer at the Dallas Observer where she covers local news. Before joining the Observer in April 2024, Emma was the editor of the Oak Cliff Advocate. She was the news editor of Loyola University’s student newspaper, The Maroon, and interned with the Dallas Morning News and WVUE-TV in New Orleans while in college. Emma also worked as a media coordinator for Tulane University Athletics, and interviewed Coach K after Duke’s 2022 Final Four loss.

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North Texas Is Starting to Thaw, but Another Cold Front Is on Its Way

By Emma RubyJanuary 28, 2026

It’s probably best to leave your pipes insulated for now, as freezing temperatures will be back through this weekend.

Addison Mayor Doesn’t ‘Understand the Rush’ as City Puts DART Pullout on Ballot

By Emma RubyJanuary 28, 2026

Despite a December vote to stay in the transit group, the City Council rethought its position on Tuesday evening.

‘ICE Killed Him’: Arlington Family Asks ICE to Release Detained Father for Son’s Funeral

By Emma RubyJanuary 27, 2026

Maher Tarabishi was detained by ICE in October, a traumatic event that his family believes affected the health of his disabled son.

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North Texas Faith Leaders Condemn Plans for Giant ICE Detention Facility

By Emma RubyJanuary 26, 2026

Local officials stated they do not believe Hutchins has the infrastructure to support the planned 9,500-person converted warehouse.

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When it Comes to World Cup Security, Money is Abundant but Details are Hushed

By Emma RubyJanuary 23, 2026

Sen. John Cornyn touted the millions secured for the games’ security and said ICE’s presence in DFW “should not be a problem at all.”

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Poor Women: Investigation Finds Gender Wage Gap Worsening Across Dallas

By Emma RubyJanuary 22, 2026

Among the major metros, DFW has the largest gap between what men and women are earning.

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Tommy Lee Walker, the Black Dallas Man Executed for 1954 Murder, Declared Innocent

By Emma RubyJanuary 21, 2026

70 years after his death, a panel of experts and advocates outlined the ways in which racial bias led to Walker’s unjust conviction.

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As Historical Buildings Get Torn Down, Kleberg Residents Feel Forgotten by Dallas

By Emma RubyJanuary 21, 2026

While code violations mount, folks in Kleberg wonder if Dallas leadership remembers they’re a part of the city.

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‘Rethink This’: Council Criticizes ‘Half-Assed’ Plan To Close Four Dallas City Libraries 

By Emma RubyJanuary 20, 2026

Multiple council members expressed frustration, saying they found out about proposed closures in their districts through social media.

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Relief Skips Low-Income Renters Even as Housing Costs Cool

By Emma RubyJanuary 20, 2026

The price of Dallas’ least expensive rental units is creeping towards the median, meaning more pressure for those who can rarely afford it.

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What to Know About Texas’ Latest Crackdown on Campus DEI, Free Speech

By Emma RubyJanuary 19, 2026

A new online portal will help state leaders track down violations of bans on university DEI programs and curriculum oversight.

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UPDATE: Celina ISD Investigation Suggests Head Coach ‘Exerted His Influence’ for Son

By Emma RubyJanuary 17, 2026

A redacted report of the investigation’s findings suggest the head football coach exerted pressure on the principal to make a hire she says she did not want to make.

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AI Jasmine Crockett Two-Steps With John Cornyn in New Ken Paxton Attack Ad

By Emma RubyJanuary 16, 2026

The fake clips are shown alongside real videos of Crockett discussing her positive working relationship with the incumbent senator.

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ICE Is Sending Minneapolis Refugees to Texas Detention Centers

By Emma RubyJanuary 15, 2026

Lawyers from Minnesota estimate that at least 100 people with refugee status have been detained, and most have been sent to Texas.

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Surveillance Company Used by Local Police Agencies Exposed for Security Flaw

By Emma RubyJanuary 14, 2026

Flock, whose cameras can read license plates and are often used in criminal investigations, says the issue was an isolated one.

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‘Texas Needs a Winner’: James Talarico Addresses Packed Crowd in Plano Town Hall

By Emma RubyJanuary 13, 2026

The Senate hopeful addressed AI, voter intimidation and his favorite type of breakfast taco during the standing-room-only Q&A.

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Thousands of Dallasites Face Eviction Each Month. Most Need ‘Just a Little More Time’

By Emma RubyJanuary 12, 2026

An analysis by the Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center found that a majority of Dallasites facing eviction avoid repeat lawsuits.

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Dallas Protesters Gather Downtown After Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

By Emma RubyJanuary 9, 2026

Several in the crowd said it was their first time protesting, and that Renee Good’s killing had been a wake-up call.

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Nearly 100 Extremist Groups Still Operate in Texas

By Emma RubyJanuary 9, 2026

Texas remains a leading state for hate groups promoting neo-Nazi, anti-government and anti-LGBTQ ideals.

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University Park Joins List of Cities Set to Vote on DART Withdrawal

By Emma RubyJanuary 7, 2026

Despite community members’ pleas for mercy, a unanimous vote marked University Park’s first step towards dissolving the city’s DART partnership.

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The Big D News Crystal Ball Says We’re in for Quite a Ride in 2026

By Emma Ruby and OthersJanuary 7, 2026

The year has just begun, and Dallas news is already filled with major stories that will unfold throughout the year.

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Texas Teachers Sue Over Investigations Into Educators Who Posted About Charlie Kirk

By Emma RubyJanuary 6, 2026

The lawsuit claims state leaders’ calls for investigations led to inconsistent and arbitrary punishment.

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