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Silas Allen

Silas Allen has been the Dallas Observer's news editor since March 2019. Before coming to Dallas, he worked as a reporter and editor at the Oklahoman in Oklahoma City. He's a Missouri native and a graduate of the University of Missouri.
Image: Clearer Picture of Dallas ISD's School Year Emerges

Coronavirus

Clearer Picture of Dallas ISD's School Year Emerges

By Silas Allen
Image: Dallas Morning News Newsroom Employees Are Unionizing

Media

Dallas Morning News Newsroom Employees Are Unionizing

By Silas Allen
Image: Dallas County Schools to Remain Closed Until at Least Sept. 8

Education

Dallas County Schools to Remain Closed Until at Least Sept. 8

By Silas Allen
Image: Dallas ISD Pushes Back on Charter School's Move to Paul Quinn College

Education

Dallas ISD Pushes Back on Charter School's Move to Paul Quinn College

By Silas Allen
Image: Candace Valenzuela Bests Kim Olson in 24th Congressional District Runoff

Politics

Candace Valenzuela Bests Kim Olson in 24th Congressional District Runoff

By Silas Allen
Image: With Fall Semester Approaching, University Faculty and Staff Worry About COVID-19 Outbreaks

Education

With Fall Semester Approaching, University Faculty and Staff Worry About COVID-19 Outbreaks

By Silas Allen
Image: As Start of School Nears, Texas Parents Worry About Safety of In-Person Classes

Coronavirus

As Start of School Nears, Texas Parents Worry About Safety of In-Person Classes

By Silas Allen
Image: State Fair of Texas Canceled Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Coronavirus

State Fair of Texas Canceled Amid Coronavirus Concerns

By Silas Allen
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