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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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Tariffs Are Leading to Dip in Tourism Across U.S., Here’s What That Means for Dallas

By Emma RubyJune 3, 2025

European airlines report a decrease in U.S.-bound flight bookings, even as DFW Airport expands its international offerings.

Texas Relaxes Punishment for Student Vaping, Cracks Down on Other Behaviors

By Emma RubyJune 2, 2025

Schools will now be able to handle students who bring e-cigarette devices to campus on a case-by-case basis.

Do-Good Veterinarians Bring Care to Pets of Dallas’ Homebound, Elderly

By Emma RubyMay 30, 2025

A veterinarian says keeping Dallas’ pet population healthy is key to keeping the city’s most vulnerable healthy.

Bills That Died and Thrived During the 2025 Texas Legislative Session

Bills That Died and Thrived During the 2025 Texas Legislative Session

By Alyssa Fields and OthersMay 30, 2025

It’s easier to kill a bill than to pass one, but a last-minute push could get some legislation onto the governor’s desk.

UNT Grapples With National Trend of Drop in International Student Enrollment

By Emma RubyMay 30, 2025

A significant dropoff in international students at Texas universities could be detrimental to a multibillion-dollar industry.

Hundreds of Bike Lane Miles Approved for Dallas, but is the City Working Fast Enough?

By Emma RubyMay 29, 2025

Dallas has half the bicycle infrastructure of Houston, Austin and San Antonio. The newly adopted plan could fix that.

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UPDATE: Council Denies Batch Plant Zoning Request Near Youth Soccer Park

By Emma RubyMay 28, 2025

Dallas needs concrete to build, but the industry’s pollution is concerning for families who utilize a nearby soccer park.

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Today is the Last Great Day for Southwest Airlines

By Emma RubyMay 27, 2025

If you enjoy traveling with free luggage, today might be a good time to book your summer travels.

Dallas Protesters Demand Release of Columbia Student Outside ICE Office

By Emma RubyMay 22, 2025

Mahmoud Khalil was arrested in March and has been kept at an ICE detention center in Louisiana despite his legal status in the U.S.

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Dallas Officials Give In-Depth Look at Convention Center Plans, Questions Remain

By Emma RubyMay 22, 2025

“There is no intention to draw birds to the site,” was an actual quote from Wednesday’s Convention Center briefing inside City Hall.

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UPDATE: Dallas Stars ‘BANG’ Guy Out of Jail, Back in Arena

By Emma RubyMay 22, 2025

The white suit-wearing glass banger might be the Stars’ most recognizable fan, but he’s been missing this season. Until this week.

DART is under more pressure than ever. Are bus drivers the collateral damage?

The Wheels On the Bus Are Falling Off at DART

By Emma RubyMay 21, 2025

With equipment failures and calls to slash funding, DART is under more pressure than ever. Are bus drivers the collateral damage?

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North Texas Cities See Boost in Annual Park Score Ratings

By Emma RubyMay 21, 2025

Dallas has reserved a higher percentage of land for parks than any other North Texas city included in the ratings.

Texas Gerrymandering Case Backed by Latino Civil Rights Groups Heads to Court

By Emma RubyMay 20, 2025

A coalition of organizations filed a lawsuit in 2021, claiming that statewide redistricting minimized the political power of Latinos.

North Texas Suburb Is Fastest Growing City In US.

By Emma RubyMay 15, 2025

Five of the fastest-growing cities across the U.S. are located in this region.

Dallas City Council Overwhelmingly Supports Overhaul of Parking Code

By Emma RubyMay 15, 2025

Dozens of Dallas residents spoke for and against the “momentous and meaningful” ordinance change on Wednesday.

Waymo Robotaxis Are Coming to Dallas, But You Won’t Be Able to Hitch a Ride

By Emma RubyMay 14, 2025

Keep an eye out, the driverless rideshare cars will be in Downtown Dallas starting this week.

911 Response Protocols Are ‘Outdated,’ New Dallas Police Chief Tells Council

By Emma RubyMay 13, 2025

Chief Daniel Comeaux identified DPD’s lagging response times as a top priority in his first weeks on the job.

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How Tariffs on Mexico Could Hurt Your Summer Electric Bill, Texas’ Power Grid

By Emma RubyMay 12, 2025

Low-income households are expected to be disproportionately burdened by the price hikes.

Dallas Housing Advocates Put Pressure on Legislature in Session’s ‘Fourth Quarter’

By Emma RubyMay 9, 2025

The passing of the first of eight priority Texas housing bills was called a ‘bellwether.’

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‘More Consequential Than Forward Dallas’: Parking Reform Gets Mixed Reception

By Emma RubyMay 8, 2025

Some lauded the code change while another council member voiced concern about its impacts on the ‘residential experience.’

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UPDATE: Ken Paxton Drops Lawsuit Against Coppell ISD Over Critical Race Theory

By Emma RubyMay 6, 2025

Undercover videos have spurred the Senate hopeful’s recent investigations into local districts.

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