Don’t Hit That Vape In Dallas. It Could Cost You Big.
After a year-long grace period the city’s ban on e-cigarettes in non-smoking areas is going into effect.
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Paxton Levels ‘First-of-Their-Kind’ Accusations Against 2 Dallas Pediatricians
The attorney general’s war against a pair of Dallas doctors over gender-affirming care has been intensified.
Dallas Skyrockets In Rankings of America’s Most Sought-After Rental Cities
Apartment hunters recently found themselves looking at North Texas more often than before, by a considerable amount. Here’s why.
Colin Allred Drops Senate Bid, Now Aims for a Return to Congress
The move clears the way for Jasmine Crockett to announce her plans while Allred now takes on his Congressional successor.
Top 10 Most Read Observer News Stories of 2025
Airlines, evictions, weather and suburbs – lots of suburbs – were hot topics for Observer readers in 2025.
Homes in These Dallas Neighborhoods are Selling Super Fast
Homes ranging from $100K to $1 million in these subdivisions have not been staying on the market long.
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The Most Positive Dallas Observer News Stories of 2025
This year has been rough year in many respects, but there have been some stories we think showcase a different side to 2025.
DFW Airport Expected to Be Even Busier Than You Might Already Expect For Turkey Day
A recent report says DFW will be among the busiest in the nation for Thanksgiving while the FAA says air travel is increasing.
UPDATE: Remaining Charges Against Suspected Zoo Monkey Thief Dropped.
Davion Irvin was arrested in 2023, but was found to be incompetent to stand trial. He has since completed a state hospital competency restoration program.
2 North Texas Men Charged in Bizarre Plot to Overthrow an Island, Enslave Women, Kids for Sex
A man from Argyle and a man from Allen planned to sail to Haiti and murder thousands of men and rape thousands of women and children.
A Whopping Number of Dallas Homes Have Lost Value in the Past Year
Dallas hasn’t seen this kind of drastic drop in over a decade.
Who Are the Highest-Paid Dallas County Employees?
Here’s a list of the 25 highest-paid Dallas County employees as of November 2025.
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Big D Drop: Dallas Slides Down Ranking of Best Cities on Earth
Thought Dallas had an off year? You’re not alone.
Feds Roll Up a THC Ban: Texas Hemp Industry Feels Another Bad Trip Coming
According to many lawmakers, the federal government can only reopen once intoxicating hemp products have been vanquished for good.
More DFW Flight Cancellations on Wednesday and Thursday, Regardless of Vote
The government shutdown will likely end Wednesday afternoon, but flights across the country will continue to be cancelled to reduce air traffic.
Cornyn’s Campaign Twist: Attack Paxton’s Charges, Ignore Trump’s Convictions
The incumbent U.S. Senator hopes that GOP voters will suddenly start caring about stuff like extramarital affairs and criminal charges.
Ding Dong, Nico Is Gone. The Mavericks Fire the GM Who Traded Luka Doncic
Nine months after tearing the Mavericks to shreds, the most despised GM in sports is out.
Dallas Attorney, Conspiracy Theorist Receives Latest Trump Presidential Pardon
The pardon does not affect Sidney Powell’s 2023 guilty pleas in Georgia for election interference.
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With Possible End of Shutdown Near, Dallas Flight Cancellations Continue. Here’s the List
Monday, Nov. 10 and Tuesday, Nov. 11 will see dozens more flight cancellations from DFW and Love Field, regardless of if the shutdown ends.
Dozens of Dallas Flights Are Canceled. Here’s How to Know If Yours Is One of Them
Check out our list of cancelled flights and see how to track your flight’s status during the government shutdown.
Federal Court Clears Way for Texas to Enforce Drag Ban, Advocates Not Done Fighting
The ruling vacates a lower court’s 2023 ruling that the Texas drag ban was unconstitutional.
It’s Finally Going To Get Chilly in North Texas, But Just How Cold Will it Get?
Better go ahead and get your coats ready. Low temps are coming to town.