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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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Pay Up or Dry Out: Dallas Cracks Down on Unpaid Water Bills

By Emma RubySeptember 16, 2025

Eight percent of Dallas households are delinquent on their water bill, but that’s an improvement.

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Trump Uses Shocking Dallas Decapitation as Fuel for Anti-Immigrant Rant

By Emma RubySeptember 15, 2025

The president took to Truth Social on Sunday night to discuss the “terrible” crime.

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Soupy Season: How Much More Humid Was North Texas This Summer?

By Emma RubySeptember 15, 2025

Temperatures weren’t as high as usual this summer, but it certainly didn’t feel any cooler. There’s a reason for that.

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Texas Escalates Free Speech Crackdown on Campus: Professors Alarmed, Look to Leave

By Emma RubySeptember 15, 2025

Firings at Texas A&M and Texas State come as more faculty members report concerns of political interference.

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When it Comes to Police Pay, Hiring, City Hall Has a Messaging Problem

By Emma RubySeptember 11, 2025

An eight-page city memo explains how the pay raises for DPD officers are compliant with Prop. U. Who has time to read all that?

UPDATE: Abbott Bans Minors From Buying THC Products

By Emma RubySeptember 10, 2025

Instead of an outright THC ban, an executive order that outlines the governor’s approach to THC has arrived.

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Site of Controversial McKinney Mosque Vandalized With Christian Images

By Emma RubySeptember 10, 2025

Muslim faith leaders say they aren’t surprised by the act, having witnessed “worse.”

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People Living Near an East Texas Lake Have Doubts About State’s Post-Kerrville Flood Promises

By Emma RubySeptember 9, 2025

Some East Texans say a lake in a FEMA flood zone was dredged without permits. Most state agencies say it isn’t their problem.

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‘Please Dallas My Austin’: Austin’s New, $1.1 Million Logo Looks Familiar

By Emma RubySeptember 5, 2025

They just want to be us soooooo bad.

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Despite Overcrowding, Dallas County Jail Is Holding Immigrants for ICE

By Emma RubySeptember 5, 2025

ICE is relying on local jails to detain undocumented people until they can be processed by the immigration system.

Are THC Vapes Still Legal in Dallas? Yes, But its Complicated

By Emma RubySeptember 4, 2025

The Legislature’s second special session ended Wednesday night without a sweeping THC ban, leaving us with questions.

Dallas HERO Wants City Council to Know: We’re Here to Stay

By Emma RubySeptember 4, 2025

As City Hall finalizes its annual budget, the controversial watchdog group wants police salaries to be put at the forefront.

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North Texas Activists Face Hate Crime Charges, Prison Time for Anti-Israel Graffiti

By Emma RubySeptember 2, 2025

Free speech experts claim the charges are legally dubious, but in line with Texas’ flexible hate crime interpretation.

After Hill Country Tragedy, Local School Aims To Modernize Texas Flood Forecasting

By Emma RubySeptember 2, 2025

The timely project was launched after at least 135 people were killed in the July 4 floods.

Council Member Suggests Cutting Police Oversight, Ethics Offices for Savings

By Emma RubyAugust 29, 2025

A memo sent to the council, mayor and city manager on Thursday states that more potential budget cuts will be outlined soon.

Vaccine Hesitancy is Skyrocketing. Dallas County is Seeing it Firsthand

By Emma RubyAugust 28, 2025

Despite the recent measles outbreak, doctors believe fear of ICE and vaccine misinformation could be keeping people away.

Dallas Wants to be Developer Friendly. Will That Come at the Expense of Parks?

By Emma RubyAugust 28, 2025

The Park board was ‘shocked’ to find out a critical fee paid by developers was slashed. Now, City Council must decide what builders pay.

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Bomb Threat at Dallas ICE Facility Ends in Arrest

By Emma RubyAugust 27, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security said a man approached the facility Monday evening and claimed to have a detonator on his wrist.

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UT Dallas Loosens Ban on Student Newspaper Distribution

By Emma RubyAugust 26, 2025

The Retrograde, a publication that operates independently of the university, will be allowed to be distributed on campus.

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Where To Go For This Week’s ICE Recruiting Event Protest

By Emma RubyAugust 25, 2025

The immigration enforcement agency announced the suspension of age requirements for officers ahead of its massive hiring expo.

Former Proud Boys Lawyer Now Working in Denton Courts, Investigation Finds

By Emma RubyAugust 25, 2025

The local attorney has described himself as “unapologetically fascist” and has worked with multiple white extremist groups.

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Fear and Heartbreak in Dallas’ Federal Immigration Court

By Emma RubyAugust 22, 2025

A Dallas woman wanted to help the immigrant community navigate the court system. In doing so, she comes face to face with ICE.

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