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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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BREAKING: Texas Court Sets New Execution Date for Robert Roberson

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 16, 2025

After Roberson avoided execution in 2024, a Texas judge felt forced to rule in the state’s favor on Wednesday.

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Dallas Suburb Named the Best City in the U.S. for Renters

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 15, 2025

One study lauds McKinney’s affordability and quality of life, placing it at the top of its list of best cities to rent in.

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UPDATE: What To Know About the Texas Flood Victims From the Dallas Area

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 14, 2025

More than 130 people are dead and at least 160 are still missing, 10 days after the horrific Central Texas flood.

Cooper Flagg and Bronny James

Cooper Flagg Kicks Ass In First Appearance for Mavericks. See All of His Dunks.

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 11, 2025

Luka Who? Just kidding. It is a new day in Dallas, however, and we’re here to celebrate Flagg Day with plenty of dunks.

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End of TSA Shoes Off Policy Could Mean Shorter Wait Times for Dallas Travelers

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 8, 2025

Love Field and DFW Airport have never had the quickest lines, but that could change very soon.

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Dallas Recriminalizes Small Amounts of Weed, Gets Chummy With Ken Paxton

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 4, 2025

Dallas looks to ignore the will of its voters on Proposition R, which was overwhelmingly approved in the November election.

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Colin Allred Officially Launches U.S. Senate Race, Faces Crowded Field

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 1, 2025

The 2026 Senate race in Texas promises to be entertaining and competitive, with many heavyweight names entering the ring.

Top 10 Texas College NIL-Earning Athletes

By Kelly DearmoreJune 23, 2025

Since college athletes began to make money on their names, images and likenesses, Texas athletes have been cashing in.

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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.

Downtown Dallas

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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