Notable North Texas Deaths in 2024
These people left undeniable marks on North Texas.
Author
Showing 155 - 176 of 1278
Airships and Armillary Spheres: North Texas UFO Sightings Over the Years
Not all UFO sightings are created equal, but most of them are pretty entertaining. North Texas has been home to many.
Special Council Meeting to Hire New City Manager Falls Flat
On Friday, a meeting was called for Monday morning, but not enough members showed up.
Paxton Sues Doctor for Prescribing Collin County Woman Abortion Drugs
Paxton’s latest lawsuit is another move aimed at further restricting abortion access in Texas.
What To Look Out For in 2025 Dallas News
New city council members, new state laws and the possible return of driverless taxis are just some of the things to keep an eye on.
Jason Kelce Calls Dallas a ‘Butthole and Armpit’ on Monday Night Football
Alternate Headline: ‘Guy Famous For Being Brother of T-Swift’s Boyfriend Takes Cheap Shot at Dallas.’
advertisement
The 10 Most Read Dallas Observer News Stories of 2024
We in Dallas like to keep up on the most important issues, like the weather and drugs.
‘Baffled Pilots’ See Something Strange in the Skies Near DFW (Audio)
A British newspaper posted audio of pilots near DFW International Airport trying to figure out what it was they had just seen.
Another Carrollton Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Prison
The many people responsible for the 2023 juvenile overdoses and deaths in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD continue to be punished.
The Ticket, the Eclipse and Ending Veteran Homelessness: Positive Observer News Stories of 2024
It wasn’t all bad news in Dallas this year.
Dallas Surges in Current Ranking of Best Cities on Earth
See where Big D landed in the latest study, after dropping a long way last year.
Dallas CEO Catfishes Veterinary Community With Fake Facebook Profile
Outrage erupts after Elise Burns of Evette Staffing admits to impersonating a veterinarian to gain access to vets-only sites.
advertisement
Finally, Ken Paxton Sues Dallas Over New Marijuana Law
It was only a matter of time before the Texas AG added Big D to his long list of lawsuits for decriminalizing small amounts of weed.
Jury Awards Family of Botham Jean $98 Million in Amber Guyger Civil Trial Verdict
The former Dallas police officer did not appear in court, nor did she hire legal representation.
After City Council Debate, Dallas Certifies Decriminalization of Small Amounts of Pot
The interim DPD chief told officers that the old law is now obsolete.
Dallas Sounds Off After Truck With Machine Gun Spotted on I-35
Driving in Dallas can be dangerous, but this is taking things too far. Probably. At least social media can have a some fun with it.
Dallas Names Four Finalists for City Manager Job
T.C. Broadnax’s replacement will be charged with finding a new police chief.
UNT Called Out by Free Expression Group for Extreme DEI Ban Efforts
The school just removed “gender,” “race,” “class,” and “equity” from many class titles and descriptions.
advertisement
Texas Supreme Court Rules Legislators Out of Bounds in Halting Roberson Execution
But a House committee can still subpoena Robert Roberson to testify.
As Gateway Church Troubles Continue, Attendence, Tithing Drastically Decline
A church elder told staff this week that tithing is down 35-40% and more staff reductions are coming soon.
November Supermoon: When To See It in North Texas
It’s also called the Beaver Moon, but it has nothing to do with Buc-ee’s, if you can believe that.
We Ranked Jerry Jones’ Craziest Comments of 2024
In 2024, the 82-year-old Jones has uttered more wild remarks than usual, which is saying something.