Kelly Dearmore

News Editor

Kelly Dearmore is news editor of the Dallas Observer. He’s held the position since November 2022. Since joining the team, Kelly has covered topics such as state and local politics, crime and public safety, education and immigration. A native Texan, Kelly has contributed to other publications including Texas Monthly, Dallas Morning News, Success Magazine and Cowboys & Indians Magazine.

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Hip-Hop

UPDATE: BigXThaPlug Arrested in Dallas Before Album Release Party

By Kelly Dearmore, Eric Diep and Bryson "Boom" Paul

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Education

These High Schools Were Ranked the Best in Dallas

By Kelly Dearmore

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Business

Media Love Triangle With Dallas Morning News, Alden and Hearst Heats Up

By Kelly Dearmore

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Housing

$1,500 Can Go Bigger in These North Texas Cities Than In Most Others

By Kelly Dearmore

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Education

How Much Do Dallas Parents Pay To Send Kids Back to School?

By Kelly Dearmore

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Opinion & Commentary

Texas Dems Walked Out in 2003, Too. Much Has Changed, But Not the Likely Result

By Kelly Dearmore

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Crime

2 North Texas Suburbs Ranked Among the Safest in United States

By Kelly Dearmore

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Politics

BREAKING: Texas Democrats Keep Promise, Break Quorum in Face of Abbott Threats

By Kelly Dearmore

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