Dallas Classrooms Fall Below ‘Herd Immunity’ Level for Measles Protection
It’s that time of year when every type of sickness seems to be going around. Dallas is less protected than it once was.
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Here Are Some of the New Texas Laws Going Into Effect on Jan. 1, 2026
Apps, AI and ICE all play a part in the newest Texas laws.
Dallas County Could Be Home to Massive New ICE Detention Facility, Report Says
The proposed warehouse facility just south of Dallas would hold up to 9,000 detainees, making it many times larger than current detention centers.
9 Dallas Freeway Projects That Will Mess Up Your Commute in 2026
More than $800 million will be spent on construction for these jobs. Expect delays sooner or later.
‘He is My Lungs’: Disabled Man Hospitalized After ICE Detains Caregiver Father
Maher Tarabishi has spent much of his life in the U.S. serving as a caregiver for his son. In October, he was arrested by ICE.
Schools Across North Texas Are Closing. Where Did This Problem Come From?
Dropping enrollment numbers have haunted districts for years. The reckoning seemed to come all at once.
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Every Mass Shooting in Texas in 2025
Texas is among the U.S. leaders in mass shootings. This is where they’ve happened and how many people were killed in them.
FAQs About the Hepatitis B Vaccination For Babies
CDC recommendations have been altered for another vaccine, to the confusion of vaccination experts. The Observer has answers to common questions.
Dallas Traffic Fatalities Fall by Nearly Half in 2025
For the first time since 2019, fewer than 200 accidents resulted in a death on Dallas’ roads.
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FIFA World Cup Tourism Boom is Coming for Dallas, Data Shows
Fans of England, Austria and Croatia’s soccer teams have driven much of Big D’s early World Cup tourism boost.
Low Income Students are Being Left Out of Higher Education Across Dallas and Beyond
Dallas ISD lags behind the state average when it comes to setting students up for a two- or four-year degree.
3 Jailed in Dallas County in $14 Million Gift Card Scam
The Texas Legislature recently tightened laws against cloning and tampering with gift cards as thieves target consumers.
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As ICE Tracking Apps Head to Court, a Dallas Activist Group Takes Watch
The group uses social media and encrypted messaging services to warn community members of ICE agent sightings.
Three Years Out From Presidential Election, Could Ted Cruz Be Trump’s Successor?
Cruz has come back to the spotlight as an old-guard conservative who likes to talk about Israel.
Data Center Energy Demands Could Give The Grid An Unwelcome Test This Winter
Another winter event similar to Storm Uri is unlikely. But as data centers leach the power supply, Texas will need a Plan B, C and D.
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Ken Paxton Wants Bathroom Pics. No, We’re Not Sh*tting You
Texas women’s restrooms are BYOC, bring your own camera, according to Paxton’s New tipline.
Trump Signs Executive Order To Reschedule Marijuana. That’s Good. Or Bad. Who Knows?
The presidential action signals a significant shift in the federal attitude toward cannabis.
Dallas County Moves Away From Seeking Death Penalties, Following Texas Trend
Once the national leader in capital punishment, Texas judges hesitated to set execution dates in 2025.
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Widow of ICE Shooting Victim Says Husband Finally OK’d for Visa, NBC 5 Reports
Cruel ironies pile up for the family of Miguel Garcia, immigrant killed by anti-ICE shooter.
North Texas is Embracing Drone Delivery, But It Can Be Pretty Annoying
A Richardson man said the near-constant humming of drones over his house is similar to a mosquito buzzing in his ear.
New Reports Paint Texas as Ground Zero for Conservative College Takeover
From attacks on DEI to strengthening state leaders’ hold on university governance, Texas’ conservative college shift has been a long time coming.
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Big D Shoots Up The List of Worst Porch Pirate Cities in US
Shiver me timbers. ‘Tis the season to protect your packages, especially in Dallas-Fort Worth.