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Simon Pruitt

Simon Pruitt is a staff writer for the Dallas Observer. He’s been writing professionally since he was 16, covering art, sports and all the peculiar things he finds along the way.

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Comedian Hector Sifuentes

How Latino Comics Are Creating Their Own Space in Dallas’ Comedy Scene

By Simon PruittAugust 28, 2025

Defying cultural barriers, Latino comedians in Dallas find a universal language in laughter away from comedy clubs.

Perhaps the Most Worthy Cause in Dallas Turns 10; Get Tickets to the Big Dinner and Concert

Perhaps the Most Worthy Cause in Dallas Turns 10; Get Tickets to the Big Dinner and Concert

By Simon PruittAugust 27, 2025

Chad Houser’s fine-dining establishment is celebrating 10 years alongside North Texas Giving Day this September.

New Sports Museum Exhibition Bringing Joe Buck and Bob Costas to Dallas

By Simon PruittAugust 26, 2025

A sports-centric museum exhibition is coming to Dallas this fall, complete with a presentation from Joe Buck and Bob Costas.

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New Sports Bar With Serious Texas Fare Sets Opening Date for Busy Henderson Avenue

By Simon PruittAugust 25, 2025

Rockwall-based sports bar, Dudley’s, will open its first Dallas location next week on Henderson Avenue.

Last Call for Submissions for Deep Ellum Foundation’s ‘Live Music Lens’

By Simon PruittAugust 22, 2025

Submit your photos of live music in Deep Ellum today, and it might be hung up in the neighborhood this fall.

Update: Wingstop and BigXthaPlug Album Release Party Postponed

Update: Wingstop and BigXthaPlug Album Release Party Postponed

By Simon PruittAugust 22, 2025

BigXthaPlug is celebrating his third album, I Hope You’re Happy, with a party at Wingstop tonight.

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4 Takeaways From The Premiere of Netflix’s New Dallas Cowboys Docu-Series

By Simon PruittAugust 21, 2025

It’s a JerryWorld and we’re all just living in it. Here’s what we thought of episode 1 of Netflix’s America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys.

A.I. Music Night Host Explains Why His Open Forum Got Canceled

By Simon PruittAugust 21, 2025

The vision of Paul Slavens’ A.I. music night at Rubber Gloves was promptly shut down after social media backlash.

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Survey Says: Adults Are Ordering From Kids’ Menus and Not Tipping as Much

By Simon PruittAugust 20, 2025

Raise your hand if you’re down for an adult kids’ menu? Smaller portions, simpler options and budget-friendly.

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One Of The Best Literature Festivals In The World Is Heading To Dallas

By Simon PruittAugust 18, 2025

The global literature festival heads to Dallas this fall, with events at the Wild Detectives and the Texas Theatre.

Ice Cube’s Big3 Basketball League Returns To Dallas This Weekend

Ice Cube’s Big3 Basketball League Returns To Dallas This Weekend

By Simon PruittAugust 13, 2025

After the “Summer In The City” rebrand, Big3 basketball is back with a Dallas-centric team.

LLORA Is Cancer Free and Has Their First Gig at LadyLove Lounge & Sound

By Simon PruittAugust 13, 2025

One of Dallas’ signature performers, LLORA, is cancer-free and plays at LadyLove tonight.

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Swiping Right: A Texas Dating App is the Focus of New Hulu Film

By Simon PruittAugust 13, 2025

The new biopic premieres on Hulu this September, starring Lily James as SMU alum Whitney Wolfe Herd.

Tiffany Derry’s Shef F&W Festival Is the Best Food Event in North Texas, Grab Tickets

By Simon PruittAugust 12, 2025

The chef and TV personality behind Roots Chicken Shak, Radici and Roots Southern Table, is hosting her second food festival.

West End Hooters Holds Grand Reopening After Devastating Fire

By Simon PruittAugust 12, 2025

On Monday, Hooters reopened with a tribute to Dallas firefighter Ryan Caitlin, who was injured in last year’s fire.

Deep Ellum’s Last Stand: How Property Owners Are Taking Back the Streets

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersAugust 11, 2025

Paddy wagons are part of the plan to increase safety in Deep Ellum, while landlords are suing to shut down some businesses.

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Dezi 5 Packs Out Highly Anticipated Headlining Show at The Kessler: Photos

By Simon PruittAugust 10, 2025

With special guests We Them Grays, Luke Herbert, Pierce Washington and Dana Harper, Dezi 5 brought the house down.

A Guide To Romance Bookstore Day Events in Dallas

A Guide To Romance Bookstore Day Events in Dallas

By Simon PruittAugust 8, 2025

This Saturday, Aug. 9, Dallas bookstores will celebrate Romance Bookstore Day with local authors and giveaways.

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Fetch Is Happening: Inside The New Vintage Boutique

By Simon PruittAugust 8, 2025

Get in loser, we’re going shopping at Fetch.

No, Deep Ellum is Not Closed (Update: But Rodeo Is)

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersAugust 7, 2025

Some streets are blocked off (again) and Rodeo is back open.

Step Inside the Roaring ’20s at Acute Inflections’ Jazz Revival Show

By Simon PruittAugust 6, 2025

Acute Inflections, a jazz duo made up of Sadiki Pierre and Elasea Douglas, is taking their Harlem Renaissance sound on tour.

Rhett Miller Readies 10th Studio Album With New Single “Come As You Are”

By Simon PruittAugust 5, 2025

The legendary Old 97’s singer/songwriter released the first single from his upcoming 10th solo album.

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