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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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The Dallas Morning News’ City Pride Flag Criticism Is Flat Out Wrong

By Emma RubyJuly 2, 2025

The article argues that specialty flags could cause division and alienation amongst a diverse city.

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After 5 -Month Detainment, 2 Deportation Attempts, ICE Releases North Texas Woman

By Emma RubyJuly 2, 2025

Ward Sakeik, a stateless Palestinian woman, was detained by immigration officials while flying back from her honeymoon.

Gentle Gentrification Eases Its Way Into Southern Dallas

By Emma RubyJuly 2, 2025

A local developer finds you can go home again and build some nice houses while you’re at it.

‘Rapidly Growing Con’: Investigator Warns of New Crypto ‘Pig Butchering’ Scheme

By Emma RubyJuly 1, 2025

The Dallas-based Elder Financial Safety Center has looked into a dozen of the scams. Some victims have lost millions of dollars.

New Bill Cracks Down on Texas Squatters After First Taking Swing at Renters

By Emma RubyJune 30, 2025

Housing advocates were shocked at the sweeping changes to the eviction process proposed in the bill’s early stages.

Dallas USPS Worker Dies Two Years After Eugene Gates Jr. Death, OSHA Fine

By Emma RubyJune 25, 2025

A cause of death has not been determined, union leaders told us.

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‘This was Preventable’: Report Reveals Failures in Fort Worth CrossFit Death

By Emma RubyJune 25, 2025

Serbian athlete Lazar Áukić drowned last August. It took organizers more than 20 minutes to call emergency responders.

All Texas counties are legally required to file a SART report.

Texas Marathon Runner Inspires Stronger Legal Protections for Rape Survivors

By Emma RubyJune 24, 2025

The “Summer Willis Act” is named for a former UT student whose assault would not be easily prosecuted under prior Texas law.

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Ken Paxton Fraud Charges Dropped Ahead of Senate Run

By Emma RubyJune 19, 2025

The attorney general agreed to pay restitution and serve community service hours.

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Ted Cruz Forces Us to Root For Tucker Carlson in Iran Conflict Conversation

By Emma RubyJune 18, 2025

The full interview will be released today at noon, but what we’ve seen so far is fiery.

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Thousands Signal Support for North Texas Bride Held in ICE Detention Center

By Emma RubyJune 18, 2025

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett told the Observer that Ward Sakeik is being held at the Prairieland Detention Center.

‘Dangerous and Cruel Legislation’ Set To Affect Texas LGBTQ+ Community

By Emma RubyJune 17, 2025

The 89th session was yet another busy time for the conservative push to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.

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Explosion in Fossil Fuel Emissions Expected as Texas Doubles Down on Data Centers

By Emma RubyJune 13, 2025

A new report found 130 proposed gas power plant projects across Texas, including one in Southwest Dallas.

National Guard Deployment Outnumbers Abbott’s Past Protest Response

By Emma RubyJune 12, 2025

The city of Dallas declined to say whether officials have been in communication with the governor regarding Saturday’s demonstration.

‘We Were Set Up’: Immigration Off the Table as Comeaux Meets Police Oversight Board

By Emma RubyJune 11, 2025

The board had written a six-page letter outlining questions they planned to ask the Dallas Police Chief on Tuesday evening.

UPDATE: DPD Provides Update on ICE Protest Arrest

By Emma RubyJune 10, 2025

At least one arrest was made at the largely peaceful protest, attended by hundreds at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, which DPD blocked.

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Tallying Up What North Texas Reps Actually Got Done in the Legislative Session

By Emma RubyJune 10, 2025

State Sen. Royce West was Dallas’ most prolific legislator this session, claiming 60 victories by Sine Die.

Uptick in Owner Surrenders Leaves DAS With Thousands More Animals Than Past Years

By Emma RubyJune 9, 2025

The Dallas Animal Shelter has temporarily paused the intake program, citing the need to catch up on space and resources.

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Dallas Stars Fire Head Coach Pete DeBoer After Third Consecutive Conference Final Loss

By Emma RubyJune 6, 2025

DeBoer coached the team to conference titles in six out of the last seven seasons, but the Stanley Cup has eluded him.

‘I Will Continue to Rise’: Dallas Student Abused by Coach Finds Justice, Voice

By Emma RubyJune 6, 2025

After becoming a coach herself, Jamilet Almaras came to terms with abuse she experienced at the hands of Kaylen Cottongame.

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Dallas Housing, Apartment Supply is Up. Why Aren’t Prices Coming Down?

By Emma RubyJune 5, 2025

Fewer homes are selling than in years past, but the ones that do close are doing so for thousands of dollars more than in 2024.

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Dallas Police Ramping Up Use of Facial Recognition Tech for Case Solving

By Emma RubyJune 4, 2025

The software is embroiled in legal challenges and was built on billions of images from social media, causing privacy concerns for some.

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