Dallas Leaders Present Optimistic Outlook as AT&T Bounces to Plano
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said AT&T wanted to move away from a skyscraper-style building and sought more acreage than downtown could offer.
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DPD Says Gunfire, Fireworks Calls Were Down on New Year’s Eve. I Didn’t Bother Calling
As fireworks exploded over my Oak Cliff home, I thought to myself: What are the cops going to do?
Dallas Classrooms Fall Below ‘Herd Immunity’ Level for Measles Protection
It’s that time of year when every type of sickness seems to be going around. Dallas is less protected than it once was.
‘He is My Lungs’: Disabled Man Hospitalized After ICE Detains Caregiver Father
Maher Tarabishi has spent much of his life in the U.S. serving as a caregiver for his son. In October, he was arrested by ICE.
Schools Across North Texas Are Closing. Where Did This Problem Come From?
Dropping enrollment numbers have haunted districts for years. The reckoning seemed to come all at once.
Dallas Traffic Fatalities Fall by Nearly Half in 2025
For the first time since 2019, fewer than 200 accidents resulted in a death on Dallas’ roads.
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FIFA World Cup Tourism Boom is Coming for Dallas, Data Shows
Fans of England, Austria and Croatia’s soccer teams have driven much of Big D’s early World Cup tourism boost.
Low Income Students are Being Left Out of Higher Education Across Dallas and Beyond
Dallas ISD lags behind the state average when it comes to setting students up for a two- or four-year degree.
As ICE Tracking Apps Head to Court, a Dallas Activist Group Takes Watch
The group uses social media and encrypted messaging services to warn community members of ICE agent sightings.
Three Years Out From Presidential Election, Could Ted Cruz Be Trump’s Successor?
Cruz has come back to the spotlight as an old-guard conservative who likes to talk about Israel.
Dallas County Moves Away From Seeking Death Penalties, Following Texas Trend
Once the national leader in capital punishment, Texas judges hesitated to set execution dates in 2025.
North Texas is Embracing Drone Delivery, But It Can Be Pretty Annoying
A Richardson man said the near-constant humming of drones over his house is similar to a mosquito buzzing in his ear.
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New Reports Paint Texas as Ground Zero for Conservative College Takeover
From attacks on DEI to strengthening state leaders’ hold on university governance, Texas’ conservative college shift has been a long time coming.
A Christmas Miracle: H-E-B is Coming to Dallas After City Council Approval
Despite some neighborhood concerns about traffic, the council overwhelmingly voted in favor of the grocer coming to town.
‘Political Pettiness’ is Hurting Dallas’ Homeless Community
Bickering led to the homelessness solutions committee losing quorum. That has drawn the ire of several Dallas City Council members.
‘Catastrophic’: Dallas Music Legend Faces 450% Insurance Hike if ACA Subsidies Expire
Millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket in the new year. Jeff Liles is one of them.
FAQs About Abortion in Texas
A new bill that went into effect last week aims to stem the flow of abortion pills into the Lone Star State. The Observer has answers to common questions.
Jasmine Crockett Enters U.S. Senate Race, Taking on Talarico in Democratic Primary
Former Senate hopeful Colin Allred pulled out of the race early this morning, citing his desire to avoid a bruising primary.
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Soccer’s G.O.A.T. Might Play Twice in North Texas in the 2026 World Cup: Schedule
Soccer’s greatest-ever player could play in what is likely his last World Cup twice in Arlington.
Supreme Court Approves Texas’ Trump-Endorsed Congressional Maps for 2026
A lower court had previously ruled against the maps, stating that racial gerrymandering rendered them unconstitutional.
UPDATE: Another Lawsuit Filed in Celina ISD Child Pornography Scandal
There are now three lawsuits representing dozens of families against former middle school coach accused of filming students in the locker room.
No, Exchange Students Are Not Taking Roster Spots From North Texas Athletes
The governing body that oversees high school sports in Texas approved a ban on varsity spots for exchange students.