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.
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‘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.
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.
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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.
Fact Check: Trump Praises Dallas County Republicans’ Move to Paper Ballot Elections
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.
‘Citizen Journalist’ and Dallas HERO Head Damien LeVeck Sets City Hall on Fire on X
“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.”
You Aren’t Imagining It, Dallas Traffic Is Really, Really Bad
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.
UT Dallas Punishes Student Journalist for Adding Disclaimer to Antisemitism Article
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
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
A review of 54 lawsuits from across the country found that women who are incarcerated while pregnant face increased risks of complications.
Dallas Isn’t Playing by Its Own Rules When it Comes to Driver, Pedestrian Safety
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
The filing deadline for next year’s election is 19 days away, and for some Democrats, a path back to Congress just emerged.
Judge Orders North Texas Districts to Remove Ten Commandments Posters
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
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
Although undergraduate international student populations grew this fall, graduate enrollment plummeted.
Texas A&M System ‘Muzzles’ Faculty on Race, Gender Ideology Lessons
The new policy passed unanimously despite one historian warning that it would prevent her from teaching lessons on the Holocaust.
In the Push for a More Efficient City, Dallas City Hall May Have to Die
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
Even as the government shutdown ends, North Texas Food Bank is going into the holidays strained.