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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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Fact Check: Trump Praises Dallas County Republicans’ Move to Paper Ballot Elections

By Emma RubyDecember 3, 2025

The president urged Republican governors to follow the county party’s lead, but the paper ballots may not be all they’re cracked up to be.

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‘Citizen Journalist’ and Dallas HERO Head Damien LeVeck Sets City Hall on Fire on X

By Emma RubyDecember 3, 2025

“Mr. Mayor, if I could please have the attention of the full council?” LeVeck asks. “They are very rudely speaking through mine and other people’s speeches.” 

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You Aren’t Imagining It, Dallas Traffic Is Really, Really Bad

By Emma RubyDecember 1, 2025

As bad as road congestion is in Dallas, we aren’t the worst in Texas. For once we’re happy to let Houston rank #1.

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UT Dallas Punishes Student Journalist for Adding Disclaimer to Antisemitism Article

By Emma RubyNovember 25, 2025

The former student paper editor is appealing the decision, and warns the punishment comes amid a free speech crackdown on campus.

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Leader of Local Muslim Community Will be Deported After 60 Day Detention

By Emma RubyNovember 21, 2025

DHS denied Boy Scouts Troop Leader Marwan Marouf a release on humanitarian grounds despite his heart condition, which can be deadly.

Pregnant Women Are Being Failed by North Texas Jails, Investigation Finds 

By Emma RubyNovember 21, 2025

A review of 54 lawsuits from across the country found that women who are incarcerated while pregnant face increased risks of complications.

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Dallas Isn’t Playing by Its Own Rules When it Comes to Driver, Pedestrian Safety

By Emma RubyNovember 20, 2025

A report found that Dallas has a serious problem when it comes to designing infrastructure that actually keeps pedestrians safe.

Redistricting Drama Presents ‘Chaos’ for Congressional Hopefuls, Dallas Democrats

By Emma RubyNovember 19, 2025

The filing deadline for next year’s election is 19 days away, and for some Democrats, a path back to Congress just emerged.

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Judge Orders North Texas Districts to Remove Ten Commandments Posters

By Emma RubyNovember 18, 2025

Arlington, Frisco and Fort Worth are among the seven DFW districts that will have to take down posters in the coming weeks.

Another Pro Sports Team is Kinda-Sorta Asking Dallas to Build Them Something

By Emma RubyNovember 18, 2025

Representatives for Dallas’ women’s soccer team told council members that building a new training facility is vital to their success.

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Crackdown on Foreign Students Hits Grad Schools Hardest, New Data Reveals

By Emma RubyNovember 17, 2025

Although undergraduate international student populations grew this fall, graduate enrollment plummeted.

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Texas A&M System ‘Muzzles’ Faculty on Race, Gender Ideology Lessons

By Emma RubyNovember 14, 2025

The new policy passed unanimously despite one historian warning that it would prevent her from teaching lessons on the Holocaust.

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In the Push for a More Efficient City, Dallas City Hall May Have to Die

By Emma RubyNovember 13, 2025

Despite some council member’s insistence that last night’s vote wasn’t about leaving the building, that seems to be the road we’re heading down.

City Council Approves ‘Emergency’ Food Bank Donation After SNAP Benefits Stall

By Emma RubyNovember 13, 2025

Even as the government shutdown ends, North Texas Food Bank is going into the holidays strained.

Northern Lights in North Texas? Here’s How to See Them Tonight

By Emma RubyNovember 12, 2025

A solar storm brought a colorful glow to some skies last night, and you’ll get another chance to see it tonight.

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Dallas Deserves More Than 4 Ps: What Johnson Must Say in His City Address

By Emma RubyNovember 12, 2025

The last few years, the mayor’s remarks have followed a nearly identical script. This year, more than ever, he needs to change it up.

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A Second Dallas Law Enforcement Office Has Said No To ICE Partnership Invitation

By Emma RubyNovember 11, 2025

Dallas City Marshals say ICE asked to have an officer present at the city detention center during every shift.

Shutdown Stifles Second Paycheck For Aviation Workers Feeling ‘Desperate Need’

By Emma RubyNovember 10, 2025

Paystubs showing $0 are forcing North Texas families to delay paying bills and call off holiday plans.

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4 Arrests in a Month: What the Hell is Happening at Celina ISD?

By Emma RubyNovember 7, 2025

It turns out that an alleged sexual abuse coverup was only the tip of the iceberg for Celina ISD’s current problems.

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DPD Chief Says Rejected $25M ICE Partnership Required 50 Arrests Per Day

By Emma RubyNovember 6, 2025

Council member Jaime Resendez rebuked the mayor’s call for Thursday’s meeting, accusing the mayor of engaging in “reckless, self-serving leadership.”

Cheer Athletics Bankruptcy Delays Trial, Justice in Sexual Abuse Case, Attorney Says

By Emma RubyNovember 5, 2025

Two North Texas sisters planned to take the stand this week to testify about the abuse they say they endured at the hands of their former coach.

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Residents Rallying to Save City Hall Worried That ‘The Fix Is In’

By Emma RubyNovember 4, 2025

A downtown auditorium was standing room only as residents pleaded for the building to remain standing. Will anyone heed their wishes?

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