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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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‘Aggravating Persistence’ Helps Exoneration of Dallas Man After 25 Years

By Kelly DearmoreMay 26, 2023

In 1998 a Dallas man was sentenced to life in prison for a murder he said he didn’t commit. He’s now free.

While Under Investigation, AG Ken Paxton Faces Off With Speaker Dade Phelan

By Kelly DearmoreMay 25, 2023

The high-profile Republican war of words has made an already wild final week of this Legislative session even more so.

More Details on Allen Mass Shooting Victims, Shooter Emerge

By Kelly DearmoreMay 24, 2023

More than two weeks after Mauricio Garcia killed eight people, reports shed light on his possible motivation and the lives of those he murdered.

After More than 20 Years, Pleasant Grove’s Auscultation of the Heart Hits American Soil

By Kelly DearmoreMay 24, 2023

Pleasant Grove is a band of brothers that plans on staying that way long after they celebrate their record’s re-release.

Was the Allen Mass Shooting a Hate Crime? Authorities Still Haven’t Said.

By Kelly DearmoreMay 18, 2023

Police say Mauricio Garcia was a white supremacist. Asian American groups in North Texas want police to declare the killings were racially motivated.

Slain Uvalde teacher Eva Mireles mural.

Signs of Life: One Year After the Tragedy, Uvalde Clings to the Past

By Kelly DearmoreMay 17, 2023

In May of 2022 Robb Elementary was the site of one of the nation’s deadliest mass shootings. The reminders are everywhere residents look.

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New Arrests in Connection with Carrollton Fentanyl Overdoses and Deaths

By Kelly DearmoreMay 12, 2023

Authorities have caught up with more suspects related to the recent juvenile opioid deaths in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.

Allen Mass Shooting Police Audio, Witness Accounts and Security Video Fill in Some Gaps

By Kelly DearmoreMay 10, 2023

More Allen mass shooting details emerge from sources outside of law enforcement.

FBI, Texas DPS Give Update on Allen Outlet Mass Shooting

By Kelly DearmoreMay 9, 2023

“He had neo-Nazi ideation.”: Police give more details on Mauricio Garcia, the man they say killed 8 at Allen Premium Outlets

Some Victims Names, Few Official Updates Revealed from Allen Outlet Shooting

By Kelly DearmoreMay 8, 2023

Victims of Saturday’s deadly mass shooting in Allen included a pair of sisters in elementary school.

Despite Bipartisan Support, Fentanyl Testing Strips Might Remain Illegal in Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMay 8, 2023

Many Republicans and Democrats agree fentanyl testing strips should be legal, but it still might not happen.

Police Identify Gunman in Allen Outlet Mass Murder, According to Reports

By Kelly DearmoreMay 7, 2023

Police have identified a 33-year-old man they say killed 8 people in Allen on Saturday

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UPDATE: 9 Killed in Shooting at Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday

By Kelly DearmoreMay 6, 2023

Several people were shot on Saturday afternoon at Allen Premium Outlets.

Progress Not a Matter of ‘Waving a Wand’ Says Dallas District 9’s Paula Blackmon

By Kelly DearmoreMay 4, 2023

Dallas City Council member Paula Blackmon has only one challenger for the District 9 seat she has held since 2019.

Gov. Greg Abbott Sinks to ‘a New Low’ with Tweet About Cleveland Murders

By Kelly DearmoreMay 1, 2023

Greg Abbott’s Sunday tweet had people accusing the Texas governor of victim shaming the five who were murdered over the weekend.

Dallas Officer, K-9 Shot Overnight in Pleasant Grove, Suspect Reportedly Killed

By Kelly DearmoreApril 28, 2023

Early Friday morning, a Dallas police officer and K-9 were shot while searching for a suspect in an earlier shooting

Forensic Hypnosis Could Soon Be Only a Memory in Texas Criminal Cases

By Kelly DearmoreApril 27, 2023

Hypnotically induced witness testimony might soon be inadmissible in Texas criminal courts.

Do You Wanna … Get High? Toadies Celebrate 4/20 with a New Line of Edibles

By Kelly DearmoreApril 20, 2023

North Texas rock gods the Toadies are back and they’re bringing edibles with them.

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Dallas Aims to Increase Anti-Hate Awareness, Give Antisemitism a New Definition

By Kelly DearmoreApril 20, 2023

A new working definition of antisemitism will hopefully help raise hate crime awareness in Dallas.

State Rep. Jeff Leach Sued for Defamation for Calling Texas Secessionists ‘Treasonous’

By Kelly DearmoreApril 19, 2023

Plano state Rep. Jeff Leach was served with papers in the Capitol for a tweet condemning a bill call for a referendum on Texas’ succession from the U.S.

Texas Rangers City Connect Uniforms Don’t Connect With Many Sports Personalities

By Kelly DearmoreApril 18, 2023

The Texas Rangers unveiled their first “City Connect” uniforms. The new design has certainly struck a nerve.

Dallas Stars Are ‘Probably Not Going to Win the Stanley Cup,’ but They Just Might

Dallas Stars Are ‘Probably Not Going to Win the Stanley Cup,’ but They Just Might

By Kelly DearmoreApril 17, 2023

Bob Sturm of 1310 The Ticket doesn’t expect the Stars to win the NHL Stanley Cup, but that doesn’t mean they won’t make some noise.

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