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.
Push Back Against Big Money in Politics by Supporting Our Membership Campaign
You don’t have to be rich as Elon Musk to influence this election. Your dollars supporting independent journalism can help.
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?
Pop a Cold One, Chill Out and Catch Tonight’s Cruz vs. Allred Debate
Could Cruz’s wintry flight to Cancun in 2021 really matter? Maybe, if Allred aces tonight’s matchup on WFAA.
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While Houston Suffers From Dockworkers’ Strike, Dallas Lives the California Dream
Dallas/Fort Worth is a key freight hub for West Coast ports, where workers aren’t on strike.
Judge Blocks Texas Law Against So-Called ‘Vote Harvesting’
Vote harvesting is already against the law in Texas. S.B. 1 is aimed at free speech and legitimate politicking.
Best of Dallas 2024: We Learn Something New Every Year
Our theme this year is “The Lone Star Metropolis.”
Dallas Observer Has an Opening for a News Reporter – a Good One
A curious mind, a belly hungry for a good story and the ability to write well and fast are all we need.
Support the Observer This Month, Get a Mug and Member Tote
The State Fair of Texas is beginning in late September, and we have just the thing to help all you masters of the Midway games carry home your loot and fuel up with caffeine before a day hauling the family around Fair Park. Become a recurring Dallas Observer member for…
Dallas Observer Summer Membership Drive Was a Heartwarming Success. Thanks.
Your contributions helped beat our fundraising goal by, like, a lot …
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Dallas Had 46 Extreme Heat Days in 1976. Here’s That Total Now.
The bicentennial summer was a scorcher, but how does 2024 compare?
WTF, Zac?!
Zac Crain leaves us. Dammit.
Dallas Observer Kicks Off Spring Membership Campaign
It takes money to keep a free news source thriving. That’s why we’re asking for some of yours during our first spring membership drive now through June 7.
Remember the Forgotten Fallen This Memorial Day in Dallas
A small American Legion post in Northwest Dallas lends a hand to Dallas’ “forgotten” veterans cemetery.
Shakira Coming to Dallas in November; Tickets On Sale Wednesday Morning
Tour will celebrate her 12th studio album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.
Scottie Scheffler Parties at Dallas Dive Bar After Second Masters Win
Scottie Scheffler five-ironed it outta Georgia on Sunday night and dropped into Inwood Tavern in a dashing new green jacket.
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Hush, Little Babies, Summertime and the Last Day of School Are Almost Here
You know: readin’ and writin’ and ‘rithmetic, taught to the tune of the hickory stick. No? Ask your granny.
UPDATED: Check Out These Events Celebrating the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
Dallas has a prime view of the upcoming solar eclipse, an event that won’t happen again for 300 years. You may not be around for the next one, so plan accordingly.
What Time Is the Solar Eclipse in Dallas and Other Popular Texas Spots?
If you can’t count on clear skies, consider road-tripping to where the eclipse is longest.
Plano and Richardson on List of Best Cities to Live in America
Two Texas cities, Plano and Richardson, ranked No. 5 and No. 12, respectively, on a ranking by Niche.com of the top places to live in America.