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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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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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Map: Where to See Bluebonnets Near Dallas This Spring

By Kelly DearmoreApril 10, 2025

With an expected Bluebonnet shortage in Texas, you can use this map to remove the guesswork.

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VIDEO: Dallas Welcomes Luka Doncic Back to the American Airlines Center

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersApril 9, 2025

The superstar was traded 67 days ago. Upon returning to Dallas, Doncic was shown the sort of love few will ever experience.

Pictures: Remembering the Total Solar Eclipse In Dallas, 1 Year Ago

By Kelly DearmoreApril 8, 2025

It was an eagerly anticipated event that lived up to the hype. In many ways, it feels like a lifetime ago.

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Reader: ‘When Vibrators and Dildos are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Have Vibrators and Dildos’

By Kelly DearmoreApril 5, 2025

Readers weigh in on Angela and Ken Paxton’s war on masturbation in Texas.

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Where To Go for the April 5 Hands Off! Protests in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreApril 4, 2025

The protests against the president and Elon Musk continue to grow in number and size across the U.S.

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34 North Texas Billionaires Makes 2025 World’s Richest List

By Kelly DearmoreApril 3, 2025

The annual Forbes ranking of billionaires features some surprising names and a ton of locals.

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St. Vincent and Meow Wolf Is the Dream Team We Need

By Kelly DearmoreApril 1, 2025

The visionary Dallas musician and mind-bending local art experience has a special one-night event planned this week.

Ken Paxton Goes After Dallas ISD for ‘Illegally Allowing Boys to Play in Girls’ Sports’

Ken Paxton Goes After Dallas ISD for ‘Illegally Allowing Boys to Play in Girls’ Sports’

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 31, 2025

The Texas AG continues targeting school districts for an assortment of DEI and transgender issues.

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The Rangers Try to Strike Odd-Numbered Year Gold in 2025

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 27, 2025

Don’t look now, but the World Series gang from 2023 is almost all back together.

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Dallas Suburb Named One of the Best Places To Live in US

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 25, 2025

One study lauds the city’s schools, jobs and diversity, placing Plano high on its list of best cities to live in.

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The Most Common Scams in Texas and How to Avoid Them

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 24, 2025

More than 80,000 Texans fell victim to one of these common scams. Do you know how to avoid them?

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Only Dallas Heartbreak and Negativity in Top Sports Moments of This Century

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 19, 2025

No victories, only pain: Luka, Dez, Freese and ODBJ make the list as North Texas sports fans hurt, cry and scream.

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What To Do If A Friend or Loved One is In Dallas County Jail Unexpectedly

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 18, 2025

Do you know what to do if you get the call?

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Readers From Across U.S. Respond to Our Southwest Airlines Open Letter

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 14, 2025

We got emotional about Southwest Airlines’ changing the “two bags fly free” policy, and so did plenty of readers.

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