A Rule That Has Caused Destruction in Dallas May Soon Be Repealed
Dallas’ development code has allowed for the demolition of historic structures under 3,000 square feet. Now, that practice is set to end.
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Denton Locals Seek To Dismiss Ken Paxton’s Marijuana Suit
With the likes of Joe Rogan expressing disappointment, Decriminalize Denton is fighting back against Attorney General Ken Paxton’s marijuana lawsuit.
‘Reckoning With the State’: Paxton Sues Over Marijuana Decriminalization
Five cities are facing lawsuits from the Texas Attorney General over their efforts to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Psychedelic Indeed: We Tripped on Legal Magic Mushroom Gummies (This Time)
Amanita muscaria mushroom products aren’t really for tripping. But we heard there are psychedelic magic mushroom gummies out there, and we had to try them.
Dallas Continues To Look for a Long-Term Plan To Fix Its Pensions
Dallas’ employee pensions are underfunded by billions of dollars, and the city needs to come up with a plan to fund them by next year to abide by state law.
Ground Game Texas Brings Marijuana Decriminalization Effort to Dallas
Dallas has relaxed some of its enforcement of state marijuana laws, but now a Texas group wants to decriminalize misdemeanor amounts of the plant locally.
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Dallas Police Might Be Stonewalling Police Oversight Board in Dynell Lane Inquiry
DPD is still investigating a 2023 incident in which officers laughed at a disabled veteran who soiled himself after being denied access to a bathroom.
Dallas May Push for Casino Gambling With the State Legislature
If casino gambling is in the cards for Texas, some City Council members say Dallas needs to prepare for it.
How Much Bond Money Should Dallas Use To Fund Affordable Housing?
Sunrise Movement Dallas is advocating for more housing funds in the 2024 bond package, but others think the money could be better spent elsewhere.
‘Rowing in the Same Direction’: Task Force Recommends Changes to Dallas Homeless Response
While North Texas has seen some success housing the homeless, there’s still more to be done to address the issue according to a Dallas task force.
West Dallas Resident Files Lawsuit To Try To Run Shingle Factory Out of Town
Janie Cisneros of West Dallas wants a local shingle factory gone. She says she’s looking for justice, and she’s turning to the courts to get it.
116,259 Dallas Households Could Soon Be Without Affordable Connectivity
The federal program will stop taking enrollments from Texas and beyond in February if Congress doesn’t fund it further.
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Controversial Plans for a Skate Park in Dallas’ District 14 Have Screeched to a Halt
While the skate amenity is a no-go at Glencoe Park, it might find a home somewhere else in the city.
Texas Hemp Shop Owners Often Find Themselves in a Legal Haze
Some owners of hemp-related businesses in North Texas and beyond are beginning to realize the trouble and risk just might not be worth it anymore.
Dallas Looks To Continue Cracking Down on Human Trafficking
North Texas law enforcement agencies have been working behind the scenes to address human trafficking, and their efforts have been paying off.
Local Business Owner Hopes Mayoral Recall Will Bring Dallas Together
It’s not easy to recall a Dallas elected official, but local activist and business owner Davante Peters is going after Mayor Eric Johnson.
Are the Homeless in Dallas, Collin Counties Being Counted Accurately?
North Texas is gearing up for an annual count of the local homeless population. While the count is a useful tool, some say it is flawed.
‘Unnoticed’: North Texas Works to Tackle Crisis of Youth Homelessness
Today’s homeless youths may become tomorrow’s chronically homeless. Local organizations work to ensure that doesn’t happen, but resources are scarce.
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Dallas County Court Clerk Indicted on Forgery Charges in Eviction Case
The chief clerk of a local justice of the peace court allegedly faked an eviction hearing notice last year.
2024 Will Continue to Have a Cold, Rainy Start in North Texas
Cool, rainy weather is expected in Dallas-Fort Worth over the first two weeks of the new year.
‘Force Multiplier’: Dallas’ RIGHT Care Unit Responds to Mental Health Crises Across the City
A special unit in Dallas has been responding to mental health calls for nearly six years, and it’s been working.
You May Have Overlooked These Observer News Stories
We publish a lot of Dallas news, and some of it doesn’t get the attention we wish it would. Here are stories from the news section in 2023 not to overlook.