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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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New Dallas Heat, Summer Forecast Released: Here’s What to Expect

By Emma RubyApril 17, 2025

It’s about to get hot in here. Really hot. But you knew that already.

‘People Are Hungry’: The State of Food Insecurity in Dallas County

By Emma RubyApril 16, 2025

The most recent data shows that Black families have a harder time finding and affording quality food.

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Dallas Woman Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Prominent Christian Summer Camp

By Emma RubyApril 16, 2025

A popular spot for many of Dallas’ elite families has faced other lawsuits for failing to protect kids from a serial abuser.

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‘Andy, That’s Not True’: North Texas Republican Goes Viral for ‘Intersex’ Confusion

By Emma RubyApril 15, 2025

The freshman state representative from Denton got schooled in a major way.

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The Top Texas Trump Ass-Kissers of the First 100 Days

By Alyssa Fields and OthersApril 14, 2025

Texas politicians have been lining up at the president’s backside all year.

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City Names Daniel Comeaux as New Dallas Chief of Police

By Emma RubyApril 11, 2025

The 33-year law enforcement veteran has served in Houston and in the Drug Enforcement Agency.

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The Beef Between Texas AG Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn: A History

By Emma RubyApril 10, 2025

Paxton formally announced his bid to challenge the incumbent on Tuesday, and we fully expect this fight to get dirty.

They Who Have Been Exiled: The Strict Religious Group Behind I-35’s Cheese Cave

By Emma RubyApril 9, 2025

For years, an extreme group that former members call a cult has exercised tight control over its congregation near Waco.

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A Trump Executive Order is Hitting the Dallas Public Library Where it Hurts

By Emma RubyApril 8, 2025

Dallas’ libraries have relied on the slashed funding to start the GED Testing Center and English language learning classes.

Meet the Dallasite Elected to Usher in ‘A New Day’ for Texas Democrats

By Emma RubyApril 7, 2025

After the November election, a shake-up was called for, and Kendall Scudder thinks he might be the party’s best option.

A New DPD Training Center Was Coming, Then it Wasn’t. Questions Persist

By Emma RubyApril 4, 2025

Dan Patrick nearly withdrew a $5 million pledge to the academy last month after the city’s plans appeared busted.

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Ken Paxton Strongly Hints at Senate Run, Polls Show He’ll Win

By Emma RubyApril 2, 2025

In a New York Times interview, the Texas attorney general had to be reminded he hasn’t yet announced his Senate bid.

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Meet the 5 Candidates Vying to be Dallas’ Top Cop

By Emma RubyApril 2, 2025

The five made their ‘elevator pitches’ about why they should be the next head of DPD.

Proposal Would Make it Easier To Arrest, Expel Texas Students

By Emma RubyApril 2, 2025

The Legislature is considering a series of bills to reintroduce harsher penalties for students who act out in class.

Will Paige Bueckers Join the Dallas Wings Next Season? It Seems Almost Certain

By Emma RubyMarch 31, 2025

The biggest star in women’s college basketball and the biggest star in women’s pro basketball will likely soon face off at the AAC in Dallas.

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Shane Smith & The Saints Are Ready to Rock Billy Bob’s for 2 Big Nights

By Emma RubyMarch 31, 2025

A two-night showcase at the legendary Fort Worth honky tonk is reserved for only a few big-name bands.

Here’s How Much More Expensive Dallas Has Become Since 2020

By Emma RubyMarch 31, 2025

Wages have not kept up with inflation in Dallas, particularly when it comes to grocery costs.

City Council Angers Residents Over Pepper Square Dallas Vote

By Emma RubyMarch 27, 2025

Dozens of residents told the council the development is not welcome in their North Dallas neighborhood. But it is now on its way.

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UT Dallas Conservative Student Group Assaulted by Biker, Video Shows

By Emma RubyMarch 26, 2025

Video shared by far-right media personality Charlie Kirk shows an individual striking a student with a large bike lock on campus.

Murders, Violent Crime Drop in Dallas but Police Call Response Times Lag

By Emma RubyMarch 26, 2025

You could be waiting hours for police to arrive for low-priority calls like noise complaints or vehicle burglaries.

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How Weather Service Layoffs Could Affect North Texas During Tornado Season

By Emma RubyMarch 25, 2025

Will the meteorologists and technicians who remain be overwhelmed as they try to keep people safe?

Surveillance on Local Immigrants Ramps Up Amid Trump Deportation Orders

By Emma RubyMarch 24, 2025

The government may start monitoring immigrants’ social media accounts.

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