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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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summer heat dallas

The 10 Hottest Summers in Dallas History

By Kelly DearmoreJune 18, 2025

Summer officially starts this week. We know it’ll get hot, but will it get as hot as one of these summers from the past?

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Immigration Resources List For Dallas ICE Raids and Protests

By Kelly DearmoreJune 16, 2025

ICE has arrested more than 2,500 people in Dallas in 2025, as Texas is now home to more ICE and CBP detainees than any other state.

Photos: Our Favorite Signs from the Dallas No Kings Protest

By Kelly DearmoreJune 14, 2025

Unlike other cities where trouble was reported, the crowds filling downtown Dallas streets stayed peaceful while being plenty colorful.

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Where To Go for the June 14 50501 No Kings Protests in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreJune 13, 2025

Dozens of rallies across the state will take place on Saturday. Here’s what to know and when to go.

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The Donn of Tiki at Angelika Will Explore Tiki’s Texas Roots

By Kelly DearmoreJune 11, 2025

Dallas Tiki Week event takes a look at how uniquely American tiki culture is while looking back at its creator’s Lone Star origins.

Local Lawmaker Gets Called Out For Being a ‘Cockroach’ During Legislative Session

By Kelly DearmoreJune 10, 2025

North Texas reps and senators usually leave their mark in Austin, but not always for the reasons their constituents hope for.

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UPDATED: Where to Get Free School Meals During Summer in Dallas County

By Kelly DearmoreJune 3, 2025

As many as 1.7 million children in Texas experience food insecurity. When schools break for summer, many kids go without.

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Dallas Dogs Bite an Alarming Number of Postal Workers

By Kelly DearmoreJune 3, 2025

Dallas isn’t the only North Texas city where the local mail carrier needs to be extra careful.

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Saharan Dust To Fill the North Texas Air Soon

By Kelly DearmoreMay 29, 2025

Dust from Africa’s largest desert will be wafting into Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend. Here’s when it will be strongest.

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Where To Go for the May 17 50501 Mobilizes for Education Protests in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMay 16, 2025

There will be multiple rallies this weekend highlighting the need for equity in education and other issues.

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The 12 Hottest May Days in Dallas History

By Kelly DearmoreMay 14, 2025

To paraphrase the great Phil Collins, we can feel it coming in the air. Oh, Lord.

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This North Texas Suburb Named Best Place to Live in the US

By Kelly DearmoreMay 7, 2025

Jobs, economy, health, education and bakery drama (yes!) make this town a worthy spot to call home.

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5 Worst Dallas Suburbs Ranked, According to Readers

By Kelly DearmoreMay 7, 2025

There are many North Texas suburbs, but these received the most hate, even if we don’t think they necessarily deserve it.

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What are the Odds the Mavs Land Giannis Antetokounmpo? You Probably Already Know.

By Kelly DearmoreMay 5, 2025

It’s hard to see how the Mavericks would get so lucky after missing out on Giannis before.

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Dallas 2025 City Council Election Results

By Kelly DearmoreMay 4, 2025

The City Council will look a lot different soon.

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Where To Go for the May Day Protests in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMay 1, 2025

Several protest options exist for May Day rallies taking aim at the president and Elon Musk.

Chris Penn, Owner of Good Records, Has Died

By Kelly DearmoreApril 24, 2025

Known in Dallas for decades for his big personality and permanent smile, Penn touched many with his love of music.

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Audit Finds Denton’s Homeless Shelter, Response Plan Severely Lacking

By Sara Button and OthersApril 23, 2025

The report states that the group running Denton’s homeless shelter is not operating according to its contract with the city.

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OMG LOL. The Mavericks Are One of the NBA’s ‘Luckiest’ Teams, Study Says

By Kelly DearmoreApril 22, 2025

Sometimes stats miss the point entirely, don’t they?

Where To Go for the April 19 Hands Off! 50501 Protests in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreApril 18, 2025

There are several protest options against the president and Elon Musk in North Texas this weekend.

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Map: The Neighborhoods Where Dallas Housing Costs Have Jumped Most

By Kelly DearmoreApril 16, 2025

Living in Dallas remains expensive, especially so in some areas. But it has become a bit more affordable in others.

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UPDATE: 17-Year-Old Wilmer-Hutchins Shooting Suspect in Jail

By Kelly DearmoreApril 16, 2025

The student suspect turned himself in on Tuesday night.

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