‘Human Factor’ Cited as Reason Addison Breaks Pack Of Cities Trying To Leave DART
Addison will not join the growing roster of cities attempting to end their contracts with DART.
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Top 10 Most Read Observer News Stories of 2025
Airlines, evictions, weather and suburbs – lots of suburbs – were hot topics for Observer readers in 2025.
UPDATE: Another Lawsuit Filed in Celina ISD Child Pornography Scandal
There are now three lawsuits representing dozens of families against former middle school coach accused of filming students in the locker room.
No, Exchange Students Are Not Taking Roster Spots From North Texas Athletes
The governing body that oversees high school sports in Texas approved a ban on varsity spots for exchange students.
Fact Check: Trump Praises Dallas County Republicans’ Move to Paper Ballot Elections
The president urged Republican governors to follow the county party’s lead, but the paper ballots may not be all they’re cracked up to be.
After Violent Crime Spree, DART Spends Millions On Security Improvents
Murders, shootings and drug arrests at bus and train stops have caused a backlash that DART leaders are addressing.
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UPDATE: Addison Will Not Allow Residents to Vote on Leaving DART
Bucking a recent trend, Addison is not yet ready to let residents decide what to do about DART.
‘Citizen Journalist’ and Dallas HERO Head Damien LeVeck Sets City Hall on Fire on X
“Mr. Mayor, if I could please have the attention of the full council?” LeVeck asks. “They are very rudely speaking through mine and other people’s speeches.”
City Investigates Controversial Members-Only Club In Oak Cliff
Is Le Sol House a yoga studio? A coffee shop? An event space? In compliance with Dallas city code?
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Homes in These Dallas Neighborhoods are Selling Super Fast
Homes ranging from $100K to $1 million in these subdivisions have not been staying on the market long.
Parkland Families Voice Concerns Over Florida, Texas School Armed Drone Plan
The drones are armed with less-than-lethal pepper spray bullets, among other things.
You Aren’t Imagining It, Dallas Traffic Is Really, Really Bad
As bad as road congestion is in Dallas, we aren’t the worst in Texas. For once we’re happy to let Houston rank #1.
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The Most Positive Dallas Observer News Stories of 2025
This year has been rough year in many respects, but there have been some stories we think showcase a different side to 2025.
Immigration Crackdown Hits Vehicle Registration Requirements
Vehicle registration is required to maintain insurance, so keep your hands at 10-and-two.
Texas Takes Break From Banning Books, Will Now Mandate Certain Ones
The Texas Board of Education is considering requiring titles both widely accepted and controversial.
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Much to the Dismay of Some Neighbors, a ‘Learning Pod’ in Oak Cliff is Saved By The Bill
A group of residents say an illegal school is operating at the end of their street. A pandemic-era state law says otherwise.
UT Dallas Punishes Student Journalist for Adding Disclaimer to Antisemitism Article
The former student paper editor is appealing the decision, and warns the punishment comes amid a free speech crackdown on campus.
DFW Airport Expected to Be Even Busier Than You Might Already Expect For Turkey Day
A recent report says DFW will be among the busiest in the nation for Thanksgiving while the FAA says air travel is increasing.
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UPDATE: Remaining Charges Against Suspected Zoo Monkey Thief Dropped.
Davion Irvin was arrested in 2023, but was found to be incompetent to stand trial. He has since completed a state hospital competency restoration program.
How Much Money Does It Take To Live Comfortably in Dallas-Fort Worth?
More than what at least half of households are making, apparently.
2 North Texas Men Charged in Bizarre Plot to Overthrow an Island, Enslave Women, Kids for Sex
A man from Argyle and a man from Allen planned to sail to Haiti and murder thousands of men and rape thousands of women and children.
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Leader of Local Muslim Community Will be Deported After 60 Day Detention
DHS denied Boy Scouts Troop Leader Marwan Marouf a release on humanitarian grounds despite his heart condition, which can be deadly.