We know you’re busy, so here’s a roundup of new from the week, courtesy of the Dallas Observer. After Two Years Away, Dwaine Caraway Is Coming Back for His City Council Seat Dwaine Caraway announced at Dallas City Hall on Wednesday afternoon that, after a two-year hiatus, he is coming…
We know you’re busy, so here’s a roundup of the week’s events from the news desk of the Dallas Observer. Rawlings to Immigrants Detained at DFW: “On Behalf of the Citizens of Dallas, We’re Sorry” At an impromptu press conference at the Omni Dallas, Rawlings said he was “deeply distressed”…
We know you’re busy, so here’s a roundup of the week’s news from the Dallas Observer. Medical Examiner: Brian Loncar Died of a Cocaine Overdose The high profile attorney died days after burying his daughter. City Council Learns of Consequences to Streets When They Delayed Bond Vote The city budget…
The Dallas County Medical Examiner has determined that attorney Brian Loncar died form the “toxic effects” of cocaine, officials told the Dallas Observer Thursday. Loncar suffered from cardio vascular disease that contributed to his fatal overdose, officials said. The American Heart Association calls cocaine “the perfect heart attack drug.” “Even so-called…
A funny thing happened to spaceflight in the late 20th century: Engineers began to design new launch vehicles that could reach space but operate like airplanes. Instead of a rocket standing upright on a launchpad, blasting into space under tens of thousands of pounds of mixed fuel and oxidizer, aerospace…
We know you’re busy, so here’s a roundup of the news you may have missed, from the news desk of the Dallas Observer. Texas Convention Industry Calls Patrick’s Bathroom Bill a “Multi-Billion Dollar Disaster” Business interests across the state, including VisitDallas, worry about the backlash against Senate Bill 6, which…
Winter is a state of mind. The changes of the season prompts us to look at familiar things a little differently. In a similar way, commercially available drones can offer similar (and more literal) changes in perspective. The video above was filmed with what we’ve dubbed Observer-1, a Phantom 3 Standard…
We know you’re busy, so here’s a roundup of the news of the week you may have missed. Denton True Crime Author Gives Up Retirement After Suspect Is Arrested in 29-Year-Old Murder Patricia Springer thought she had found the man who killed her friend’s daughter when she sat across from…
Creating a dramatic fireworks display is hard enough when the pyrotechnics are launched from the ground. But during 2017’s New Year’s show, AT&T Streaming Lights at Reunion Tower, the fireworks erupted from the base of the tower to the top, 560 feet high. The Reunion Tower was more than just a…
We know you’re busy, so here’s roundup of the week’s news from the Dallas Observer’s news desk. Dallas Arrivals and Departures 2016/2017 It can be painful to look two ways at once, unless you’re a gecko. But we must say goodbye to 2016 and embrace 2017, making this a good time…
This morning Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings called for a criminal investigation of the past administrators of the Dallas Police & Fire Pension System. He announced the move on Facebook. “I recently spoke with Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven C. McCraw to request that the Rangers conduct a criminal investigation…
Newspapers in the 21st century are a funny business. Not so long ago, with the exception of letters to the editor and phone calls from sources, the public’s reaction to individual articles was always a little opaque. But with a pervasive internet, newspaper people now have to deal with a new phenomenon:…
North Texas’ latest viral disease is as familiar as it is unwelcome: mumps. Yesterday, Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) confirmed the 10th case in the Dallas County. Even though mumps is highly contagious, each case reported so far has been related to travel. Health authorities are urging vigilance. “The increased…
Storytelling comes in many forms, and we try to engage in them all. (OK, maybe not iambic pentameter.) This year, the Dallas Observer has produced excellent videos, both as standalone products or as accessories to articles. They include behind-the-scenes glimpses of events, exclusive performances by musicians and unique views of Dallas…
It’s been a big, dramatic year for Dallas. The staff and writers of the Dallas Observer have done our best to keep pace with the intense news cycle, bringing you perspective and reporting that you won’t find elsewhere. We did a lot of good work this year; here’s a sample…
We know you’re busy, so here’s a more festive than usual roundup of this week’s news from the Dallas Observer. Elliott’s Kettle Jump Touchdown Celebration Spurs Spike in Salvation Army Donations Since the Dallas Cowboy star leapt into that inflatable kettle, the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign has raised approximately…
We know you’re busy, so here’s a handy roundup of the week’s news, courtesy of the Dallas Observer. Take a Look Inside T.C. Broadnax’s Comfy City Manager Contract The Dallas City Council voted 15-0 Wednesday afternoon to appoint Tacoma, Washington, City Manager T.C. Broadnax as replacement for Dallas City Manager A.C…
The name Rex Tillerson is now an international talking point. The head of Exxon Mobile, based in Irving, is the favorite to become Donald Trump’s Secretary of State. Energy industry figures, Russian government bureaucrats and target-seeking environmentalists may know his name, but to the rest of the nation he’s an…
We know your busy, so here’s a roundup of the week’s events from the Dallas Observer newsroom. Five Things to Know About T.C. Broadnax, the Lone Finalist for Dallas City Manager This week, city hall will vote in our new city manager. Here’s a primer on the guy who will…
At 8 a.m., it’s a common sight to see elementary and middle school students walking to school in northeast Dallas. For one man, it’s also an opportunity. On Nov. 7, a Chevy Malibu pulled up next to a schoolgirl and the man behind the wheel asked for directions. When he…
Late Sunday afternoon, staff at the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed the death of high-profile Texas attorney Brian Loncar. An examination to determine cause of death will occur during the late afternoon. They could not confirm other media reports that his body was found at the attorney’s office at the…
We know you’re busy, so here’s a recap of the week from the news desk of the Dallas Observer. Couple Sues Grapevine Car Dealership Claiming Salesman Shared Their Photos on a Swingers Site A lawsuit alleges that a routine transaction for a vehicle ended with a brazen violation of privacy…
