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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/dallas-adult-recreational-sports-league-resurgence-40702426/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40702426 Alyssa Fields https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dallas-adult-recreational-sports-league-resurgence-40702426/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:30:00 -0500 Arts & Culture As people are incresingly seeking community, Dallasites are finding home base with adult recreational leagues. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dallas-adult-recreational-sports-league-resurgence-40702426/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-places-to-play-pickleball-in-dallas-fort-worth-18072948/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/10-best-places-to-play-pickleball-in-dallas-fort-worth-18072948/ Samantha Thornfelt https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-places-to-play-pickleball-in-dallas-fort-worth-18072948/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:53:03 -0500 Arts & Culture Pickleball is all the rage. Do you know where to go to get in on the fun?]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-places-to-play-pickleball-in-dallas-fort-worth-18072948/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/six-flags-new-tormenta-rampaging-run-is-open-so-obviously-we-had-to-ride-it-40694211/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40694211 Preston Barta https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/six-flags-new-tormenta-rampaging-run-is-open-so-obviously-we-had-to-ride-it-40694211/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:59:13 -0500 Arts & Culture After some delays, Six Flags Over Texas’ new world-record-breaking dive rollercoaster is here to make North Texas scream again.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/six-flags-new-tormenta-rampaging-run-is-open-so-obviously-we-had-to-ride-it-40694211/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/a-new-meetup-on-the-katy-trail-pairs-strangers-for-a-friendly-stroll-40693709/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40693709 Preston Barta https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/a-new-meetup-on-the-katy-trail-pairs-strangers-for-a-friendly-stroll-40693709/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:55:00 -0500 Arts & Culture Walk & Talk Social turns the Katy Trail into a weekly meet-and-mingle without the ice-breakers, apps or dating butterflies. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/a-new-meetup-on-the-katy-trail-pairs-strangers-for-a-friendly-stroll-40693709/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer 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