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Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Dallas Observer. letters@dallasobserver.com (Dallas Observer Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Dallas Observer Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/RSS-DAL_1320x825-100.jpg The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com 144 90 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/universal-kids-resort-promised-family-thrills-but-delivered-a-550m-concrete-carnival-40689942/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40689942 Preston Barta https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/universal-kids-resort-promised-family-thrills-but-delivered-a-550m-concrete-carnival-40689942/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:29:16 -0500 Arts & Culture Universal Kids Resort opens July 1 in Frisco, but the previews have sparked online backlash over barren theme design, no shade and lots of concrete.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/universal-kids-resort-promised-family-thrills-but-delivered-a-550m-concrete-carnival-40689942/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/a-soggy-field-guide-to-north-texas-5-best-water-parks-40688595/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40688595 Preston Barta https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/a-soggy-field-guide-to-north-texas-5-best-water-parks-40688595/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0500 Arts & Culture Skip the rankings. We break down the best local waterparks by thrill, shade, price and crowds so you can pick your perfect summer splash.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/a-soggy-field-guide-to-north-texas-5-best-water-parks-40688595/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/baby-eagles-at-white-rock-lake-have-ruffled-the-feathers-between-birders-and-bikers-40686649/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40686649 Alyssa Fields https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/baby-eagles-at-white-rock-lake-have-ruffled-the-feathers-between-birders-and-bikers-40686649/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:40:29 -0500 Arts & Culture It's World War Bird at White Rock Lake, as the birders work hard to protect the city's baby bald eagles, and bikers work hard to beat their personal records. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/baby-eagles-at-white-rock-lake-have-ruffled-the-feathers-between-birders-and-bikers-40686649/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/universal-kids-resort-in-frisco-announces-opening-date-40681364/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40681364 Alyssa Fields https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/universal-kids-resort-in-frisco-announces-opening-date-40681364/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 11:52:13 -0500 Arts & Culture You pack the moon for Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club, we'll pack the onions for Shrek's Swamp. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/universal-kids-resort-in-frisco-announces-opening-date-40681364/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-pools-in-dallas-texas-19677051/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/best-pools-in-dallas-texas-19677051/ Samantha Thornfelt https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-pools-in-dallas-texas-19677051/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 15:34:28 -0500 Arts & Culture Summer is here, so we're diving straight into Texas-shaped pools, rooftop watering holes and more among North Texas' best places to go for a dip.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-pools-in-dallas-texas-19677051/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dentons-reaper-game-store-is-building-community-from-the-tabletop-40660894/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40660894 Preston Barta https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dentons-reaper-game-store-is-building-community-from-the-tabletop-40660894/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:55:49 -0500 Arts & Culture The community-driven game store is making its own kind of magic through miniatures, board games and escapism.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dentons-reaper-game-store-is-building-community-from-the-tabletop-40660894/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/yolks-on-you-if-you-miss-these-5-dallas-easter-events-40659539/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40659539 Preston Barta https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/yolks-on-you-if-you-miss-these-5-dallas-easter-events-40659539/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:19:36 -0500 Arts & Culture We've hatched some plans for your Easter weekend.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/yolks-on-you-if-you-miss-these-5-dallas-easter-events-40659539/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/north-texans-conquered-the-2026-winter-games-40647607/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40647607 Preston Barta https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/north-texans-conquered-the-2026-winter-games-40647607/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:44:40 -0600 Arts & Culture DFW stars shined at the Winter Games, bringing home an impressive medal haul — see Amber Glenn live in Allen this May at Stars on Ice.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/north-texans-conquered-the-2026-winter-games-40647607/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/winging-it-north-texans-are-hunting-with-a-different-type-of-weapon-40639061/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40639061 Alyssa Fields https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/winging-it-north-texans-are-hunting-with-a-different-type-of-weapon-40639061/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:06:56 -0600 Arts & Culture It's easier to hunt in Texas with a gun than it is a bird of prey, but for a few North Texans devoted to wildlife conservation, it's well worth it. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/winging-it-north-texans-are-hunting-with-a-different-type-of-weapon-40639061/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/north-texas-athletes-set-to-shine-at-the-2026-winter-olympics-40641240/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40641240 Preston Barta https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/north-texas-athletes-set-to-shine-at-the-2026-winter-olympics-40641240/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:24:29 -0600 Arts & Culture From Dallas Stars players to rising local talents, these athletes are set to make an impact in Milan Cortina in February.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/north-texas-athletes-set-to-shine-at-the-2026-winter-olympics-40641240/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer