The YMCA is Staying Downtown, But Some Members Aren’t Celebrating Just Yet
The sale was set to close on Nov. 25, but the buyer for the T. Boone Pickens YMCA backed out unexpectedly. For some members, the wounds will take time to heal.
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Texas A&M Will Pay Jimbo Fisher $76 Million. Here’s What They Could’ve Done Instead.
The fired football coach will leave College Station with a ton of Aggie cash, but we have some swell ideas on how it would be better spent.
Will the Cars of the Future Ever Drive Themselves in Dallas?
Cruise suspended its robotaxi testing in Dallas following safety troubles in Austin. What will it take for driverless cars to work here?
Texas Republican Civil War Enters Historic New Phase With Fourth Special Session
Texas Republicans now have a fourth shot to argue over how to appease Gov. Greg Abbott and his never-ending wish to bring school vouchers to Texas.
UPDATED: Prosper ISD’s New Football Stadium Might Be the Most Expensive Texas High School Stadium Ever
Even though Prosper ISD built an expensive new stadium in 2019, the district is asking voters to approve $94 million for a new one. How much is too much?
Good or Not? After Loss to Philadelphia, It’s Hard to Tell What the Cowboys Are.
The Dallas Cowboys have a fine record, but just how close are they to being an elite NFL team with real hopes of lifting the Lombardi Trophy?
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Not a Dream: The Wildest Numbers Behind the Texas Rangers Historic World Series Win
As exciting and long-awaited as the Texas Rangers’ World Series title is, a look at the more colorful numbers makes this championship even more impressive.
From Heartbreak to Heroes? Here’s What To Know About the Texas Rangers and the World Series
Twelve years ago tonight, the Rangers suffered their most traumatic defeat. Can Adolis Garcia and crew heal the wounds of the past with a World Series win?
Texas Rangers Victory Creates a Wild Week for Local Sports Fans
The World Series, MLS playoffs, NBA opening night, the undefeated Dallas Stars and another Dallas Cowboys game means North Texas fans will be crazy busy.
Texas Legislative Special Session for Vouchers Drags on as Gov. Abbott Ignores Teacher Pay
New bills raising teacher pay and benefits have been introduced, but Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has said his ‘education savings account’ must pass first. Will that happen?
Ken Paxton Attorney Mitch Little Makes North Texas a GOP Civil War Battleground
Little, who defended Ken Paxton during his Senate trial, resigned as Kronda Thimesch’s campaign treasurer after she voted for impeachment. Now, he’s going after her Texas House seat.
Mike McCarthy’s ‘Texas Coast’ Offense Isn’t Very Pretty
Since taking over play-calling duties, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy’s offensive scheme isn’t quite a day at the beach just yet.
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State Fair of Texas Delays Sunday Opening to 2 p.m. Following Saturday’s Shooting
The State Fair of Texas will reopen on Sunday at 2 p.m. following a shooting Saturday night that injured 3 people.
Rivals at Last! The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros Play for a Spot in the World Series
After decades of wanting it to happen, baseball fans in Texas might finally see their wish granted: a genuine rivalry between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros. The complete makings of a bitter baseball brotherhood have finally arrived, now that the two teams will face off in the playoffs…
Here We Go Again: Gov. Abbott’s School Voucher Plan Passes the Texas Senate in Special Session
The Texas governor has declared his “education savings account” program to be his primary concern, and now he faces a familiar foe: House Republicans.
Here’s What To Know About the Dallas Stars’ 2023-24 Season
Plenty of experts are picking the Dallas Stars to repeat last year’s success. Here’s a look at the key players, important games and things that need to go right for the team in 2023-24.
As Authorities Continue to Pursue Ken Paxton, the AG Sets His Sights on His ‘RINO’ Enemies
The Texas attorney general has his job back, but he’s not legally in the clear. Now, he’s going after his political enemies in Austin and in Collin County.
‘Voucher Scams’: Abbott’s Education Savings Accounts Threaten Another Republican Civil War
Governor Greg Abbott has decided that his school voucher-like program is a hill he’ll die on, even if it means battling, and threatening, other Republicans in the process.
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The Observer Sunday FOMO Review
The State Fair, banned books and patio weather gave our writers a whole heck of a lot to dive into last week.
The Rangers Hope To Keep the Playoff Wins Coming Against the Baltimore Orioles
It’s been 7 years since the Texas Rangers or Baltimore Orioles have been in the playoffs. Here’s what to know about the ALDS matchup.
Another Dealer Sentenced as Consequences in Carrollton Fentanyl Case Continue To Unfold
With 2 of the 11 fentanyl dealers tied to juvenile overdoses and deaths in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD now sentenced, authorities continue to crack down in North Texas.
Rivalry Between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers is Historically Epic
From ‘The Catch’ to ‘Defending the Star,’ Sunday night’s game represents a new era for one of the best rivalries in NFL history.