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Samantha Thornfelt

Samantha Thornfelt is a music and culture writer at the Dallas Observer. At the University of North Texas, she has served as the managing editor and arts & life editor at the North Texas Daily student paper. She’s an Aries, likes long walks on the beach and loves a good em dash.

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Viral Video Shows Fort Worth Zookeepers Trapped in Enclosure With Gorilla

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 8, 2024

The video shows a male gorilla named Elmo running back into his enclosure with the two zookeepers still inside.

Jon Hamm Sightings Are on the Rise in Dallas

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 5, 2024

Even Don Draper can’t stay away from Dallas’ best vintage store. Jon Hamm and his wife have been spotted shopping and dining in North Texas.

La Bell, a radio host on 91.7 KXT, is the new host of the Sunday Supper Concert series, formerly hosted by Eric Nadel.

Radio Host La Bell Takes Over for Eric Nadel as Host of Sunday Supper Concert Series

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 4, 2024

The sportscaster, who hosted more than 50 shows at Café Momentum, has passed the baton to radio host La Bell.

Dallas TikTok Momfluencer Nara Smith Is Getting Roasted For Doing Too Much

By Samantha ThornfeltMarch 1, 2024

Move over, Hilaria Baldwin. A Dallas momfluencer is now the most extra mom on TikTok.

The American Airlines Center arena in Dallas, where the Phoenix Suns recently played the Dallas Mavericks.

Kevin Durant Addresses Heckling Mavs Fans in Viral Video

By Samantha ThornfeltFebruary 27, 2024

Leave it to the “Ben and Skin Show” to get to the bottom of the Kevin Durant viral incident with Mavs fans.

Dallas realtor Sara Williams stands in front of a white house. She's going viral on TikTok for her fun renatl videos,

TikTok’s Viral ‘Dallas Heeltor’ Is Helping Dallasites Find Affordable Rentals

By Samantha ThornfeltFebruary 26, 2024

A Dallas realtor is gaining a big following on TikTok thanks to her honest listing videos.

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A photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows Texas death row inmate Ivan Cantu. Kim Kardashian wants to stop his execution.

Kim Kardashian Wants To Stop the Execution of a Dallas Man Who Says He Was Framed for Murder

By Samantha ThornfeltFebruary 22, 2024

The reality star/lawyer is pushing to stop the execution of Ivan Cantu, who maintains that he was framed for two North Texas murders.

Dak Prescott runs while playing with the Dallas Cowboys, which have a new friend back in Jimmy Johnson.

Former Coach Jimmy Johnson Is ‘Back in the Fold’ With the Cowboys

By Samantha ThornfeltFebruary 21, 2024

Here’s a bit of football news that has nothing to do with Taylor Swift: Jimmy Johnson says it’s all good with Jerry Jones.

Damian Gracia is interviewed by Hunter Prosper in a video about mental health that went viral on TikTok.

A Dallas Life Coach Goes Viral After Speaking Out About Mental Health

By Samantha ThornfeltFebruary 20, 2024

Damian Gracia’s words in a viral Tiktok moved people around the world.

Former Bastards of Soul bassist Danny Balis (left) and producer Jeff "Skin" Wade sit in a Dallas bar.

Danny Balis and Jeff ‘Skin’ Wade To Debut New Music Partnership Silver Skylarks

By Samantha ThornfeltFebruary 20, 2024

The former Bastards of Soul collaborators celebrate Dallas funk and soul with upcoming album.

Uptown Review burlesque dancers pose with their newest star: Juicy Jan, making her debut at Dallas' The Nines at age 69.

69-Year-Old Juicy Jan Will Make Her Burlesque Debut in Deep Ellum

By Samantha ThornfeltFebruary 14, 2024

At 69, Juicy Jan proves it’s never too late to chase your dreams, even if your dream is to be a burlesque dancer.

Are You Ready for Hip-Hop Orchestra?

By Samantha ThornfeltFebruary 12, 2024

The event is for “anyone,” says the organizer: classical and hip-hop fans and everyone in between.

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Neal Smatresk, president of the University of North Texas, announced that he will retire.

UNT President Neal Smatresk Announces Resignation

By Samantha ThornfeltFebruary 7, 2024

Having served as president for a decade, Smatresk will remain at the university and teach biology.

Fort Worth artist Jack Daw poses with a drawing of Ranch Style beans. He draws Texas scenes like no other: with humor and wit.

Folk Artist Jackdaw Makes ‘Low-Brow Linocuts for Poor People’

By Samantha ThornfeltFebruary 6, 2024

The Fort Worth artist says there’s enough art for rich people. And just wants to make you laugh with his folk art.

A group of actors during rehearsal at Dallas' Bishop Arts Theatre Center, which is putting racial equality on center stage with a series of one-act plays.

Bishop Arts Theatre Center To Hold a One-Act Festival on Racial Justice

By Samantha ThornfeltFebruary 5, 2024

The plays by local writers are inspired by a book by Heather McGhee that analyzes racism and social justice.

After Violent Pit Incidents, Rubber Gloves in Denton Announces New Policy

By Samantha ThornfeltFebruary 1, 2024

Rubber Gloves in Denton is cracking down on violent mosh behavior after recent incidents that bloodied up bathrooms and patrons’ faces.

Leatherface from Texas Chain Saw Massacre holds a mask in the air. The character is one of Texas' biggest legends.

A Ranking of Fictional Texas Characters by Accuracy

By Samantha ThornfeltJanuary 30, 2024

From Hank Hill to Sue Ellen Ewing, some Texas characters are simply truer Texans than others.

What on Earth Is Going on in J.Lo’s New Movie Trailer?

By Samantha ThornfeltJanuary 24, 2024

Raise your hand if you’re disoriented by J.Lo’s new movie trailer.

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Dallas Musicians’ Guide to the Best Local Music Venues

By Samantha ThornfeltJanuary 23, 2024

Local musicians share some of their favorite places to play.

Best Bars for College Students in North Texas

By Samantha ThornfeltJanuary 8, 2024

Drinkology majors can do their field work at these fine establishments.

At 90, Master’s Grad Minnie Payne Becomes the Oldest Person to Complete Coursework at UNT

By Samantha ThornfeltJanuary 8, 2024

She’s a true lifelong learner and urges others to do likewise.

Sorry, Hozier Is Neither a One-Hit Wonder, Nor Your Irish Fairy King

Sorry, Hozier Is Neither a One-Hit Wonder, Nor Your Irish Fairy King

By Samantha ThornfeltJanuary 1, 2024

Hozier deserves much better than being typecast by Twitter.

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