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Kelly Dearmore

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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Texas election polling location with Colin Allred signs.

Make Sure You Know Where To Vote on March 3. It Might Not Be Where You Think

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 2, 2026

Election Day voting in Dallas County isn’t as simple as early voting was this year. Don’t go to the wrong polling location.

Cincinnati QB Brendan Sorsby.

Former Lake Dallas High School Star QB Sued for $1 Million After Joining Texas Tech

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 27, 2026

Brendan Sorsby was the top QB in the transfer portal, and his old school isn’t happy about it.

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Who’s Driving That? Waymo Driverless Cars Now Roving Dallas, Houston

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 25, 2026

Waymo autonomous vehicles are equipped with 13 cameras, four lidars and six radars.

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Dallas City Hall Requires $1 Billion in Repairs, Report Says

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 21, 2026

The stunning number includes more than $300 million for the ‘most urgent problems.’

Petar Musa of FC Dallas

What to Know About the 2026 FC Dallas Major League Soccer Season

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 20, 2026

There’s reason to feel positive about FC Dallas in 2026, but just how positive, exactly, is the question.

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It’s Time to Vote: A Guide to the Dallas County Primary Elections

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 19, 2026

It’s all anyone’s talking about these days. Here’s what you need to know to vote in Texas.

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james talarico

James Talarico Interview Goes Viral After CBS Lawyers Pull Colbert Late Night Segment

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 17, 2026

It’s a safe bet that more people will now see the interview that didn’t air on television.

Plano texas offices and freeway

This Surprising North Texas Suburb Is Among the Most Ethnically Diverse Cities in the US

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 11, 2026

Once a predominantly white city, this northern ‘burb ranks high in the nation in ethnic, birthplace and linguistic diversity.

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No Luck Yet? Here’s the Latest on How To Get FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 10, 2026

The matches will be here before you know it. There are ways to make sure you don’t miss out.

U.S. tennis star Taylor Fritz

To Become a World-Class Tournament, the Dallas Open Had to Leave Big D

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 9, 2026

After three years at SMU, the tournament’s rise in status required a new home where more money and bigger stars would be welcome.

Say Hello to the Dallas Observer’s New Staff Writer, Austin Wood

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 6, 2026

We’re excited about what our new addition has in store for you.

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Another North Texas Pastor Charged With Sexual Misconduct With a Child

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 4, 2026

The charges against the True Grace pastor stem from a 2008 incident with a 14-year-old relative.

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What To Know About the Bike Ride To Honor Alex Pretti

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 30, 2026

ICE won’t stop, and neither will the protests. Anyone with a bike can join Saturday’s in Dallas.

Dallas Texas skyline and freeways

What to Know About I-30 in Dallas Closing for Demolition This Weekend

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 30, 2026

The I-30 canyon is bad enough when it’s open, but what about when it’s closed?

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Dallas Lags Behind Other Texas Markets in Affordable Housing Construction

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 30, 2026

Affordable apartments are sprouting up in Big D, but not nearly as often as other places.

Anti-ICE protesters with signs

‘Empathy Destroys Facism’: Scenes From the Dallas ‘ICE Out Now’ Protest

By Patrick Williams and OthersJanuary 30, 2026

Hundreds gathered in near-freezing temperatures to speak out after Alex Pretti was gunned down on a Minneapolis street.

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Winter Storm Fern Not as Destructive as Uri, but Tragic Deaths Stand Out in 2026

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 28, 2026

Shocking scenes in Frisco, Bonham have made headlines across the country as Winter Storm Fern rolls on.

Man with sign calling to abolish ICE at Dallas No Kings protest.

Why Some North Texans Take to the Streets, Lift Their Voices and Protest

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 28, 2026

For many protesters in North Texas, the goal isn’t to start a revolution. It’s about one person making the most righteous noise they can.

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Muslim prayer

Paxton Opinion Paves Way for Texas Vouchers to Steer Clear of Islamic Schools

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 27, 2026

CAIR has been a target of conservative lawmakers in Texas for the past year, with Gov. Greg Abbott and Plano Rep. Jeff Leach leading the charge.

Alex Pretti Minnesota

Texas Republicans Call for Investigations Into ICE Unrest in Minnesota

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 26, 2026

The impact of the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti can be felt in Texas thanks to the presence of ICE and the U.S. Border Patrol.

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You’re Very Likely To Experience Winter Traffic Delays in These 2 North Texas Cities

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 26, 2026

A study from people who know about driving in the snow say that making your way through the Dallas-area isn’t all that easy in January.

James Talarico Jasmine Crockett

What Debate? Crockett and Talarico Highlight Similarities During Primary Face-Off

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 24, 2026

Undecided voters didn’t get much help from the two candidates during Saturday’s debate.

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