Best of Dallas 2025: Pan-African Connection Is Where History Won’t Be Hidden
Owner Akwete Tyehimba aims to dispel myths, promote positive images and build community.
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Best of Dallas 2025: Deep Vellum’s Founder Opens a Window to the World
Will Evans, the founder of Deep Vellum Books, sees a booming Dallas literary and cultural scene. It just needs to be able to tell its story.
Best of Dallas 2025 Is Here. It’s a Big D Book Fair
Our Best of Dallas issue is live and on newsstands, ready to be your guide to the top shops, restaurants, people and places.
Time’s Running Out: Cast Your Votes in Best of Dallas 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards
Best of Dallas Reader’s Choice voting ends at midnight on September 3. Mark your ballot now to support your favorites.
We Conduct a Taste Test of Currently Texas-Legal THC Gummies
Nobody tell the Legislature, but Texas sort of does have legal recreational cannabis. Let’s hope it stays that way.
Another Bidder Steps Up for the Morning News. This Is Not Good.
Alden, with a track record of gutting newspapers nationwide, ups the ante on Hearst’s bid to buy the Dallas daily newspaper.
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Video: Dallas Police Release Body Cam Footage From Weekend Deep Ellum Shooting
A 22-year-old man died, and police shot an armed man after fights broke out between two groups on a Canton Street parking lot.
U.S. Supreme Court OKs Texas Age-Verification Law for Porn Sites
Texas law meant to protect minors by requiring online porn sites to verify users’ ages doesn’t violate the First Amendment.
Readers Respond: Pour One Out for These Beloved, Bygone Restaurants, Too
Our story about the closed restaurants we miss stirred up some happy memories of meals gone by.
Memo to Rep. Jasmine Crockett: We Love You, But Please STFU
One of our favorite members of Congress mocks Gov. Greg Abbott’s wheelchair. Sounds like a little DEI counseling is in order.
President Donald Trump, the Great Uniter, Sparks Another Protest
Another colorful protest in Dallas preceded Trump’s speech to Congress, which resulted in its own backlash.
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Dallas Theaters Offers a Variety of Onstage Marvels in 2025
If you’re looking to get back into theater in Dallas, this is the year to do it.
Now Hiring: Dallas Observer Seeks a Music Editor To Lead Our Coverage
We’re seeking an experienced editor who has a passion for all the music on North Texas’ playlist.
UNT Lookalike Contest for Luigi Mangione Wasn’t Absurd. It Was Gross.
UNT contest milks Brian Thompson’s murder for giggles. What was the point?
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Dallas Ranks No. 8 for Porch Thieves, But You Can’t Shoot Them
Porch pirates cost Dallas-Fort Worth millions, survey finds. So, what can you do?
Dallas County Report: Providing Services, Shelter for Homeless Is a Money-Saver for All
It’s cheaper to house and help the homeless than to keep them on the streets, Dallas County report finds.
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It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Texas for America’s Democrats
Cheer up, Harris voters. Someday the blue tide will roll in. We’ve been telling ourselves that in Texas for 30 years.
Texas Democrat Sam Eppler Says People Are Replacing Campaign Signs With Dog Poop
Can we write about claims of dog-feces vandalism in the District 24 congressional race without saying ‘poopgate’? Nope.
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Dallas Reddit Fumes Over ‘Crazy’ State Fair Pricing
Redditors ask if the cost of going to the fair is worth it, but can you really put a price on seeing giant pig ‘nads?