FAQs: Ken Paxton is Cracking Down on Kratom, What to Know About the Drug
Lawsuits have been filed against distributors accused of selling too-potent products in Texas. The Observer has some answers to common Kratom questions.
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James Talarico Interview Goes Viral After CBS Lawyers Pull Colbert Late Night Segment
It’s a safe bet that more people will now see the interview that didn’t air on television.
Owners of Huge Dallas County Warehouse Will Not Sell to ICE, Report Says
The tiny town of Hutchins could’ve seen a 200% population increase and a major drain on resources had a warehouse there been sold to the government.
Measles Cases in North Texas Town up to 5, Health Officials Say
The infection matches a strain of the virus that is found internationally, and the family recently traveled outside of the country.
Ken Paxton Suing Dallas Over Police Funding
Paxton claims the city has failed to comply with a charter amendment requiring more money for cops.
Online Influencers Could Help Bring Young People to Politics, But Can Also Cause Harm
Texas’ senate primary election has divided Democrats and been a boon for content creators hoping to go viral.
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DART May Avoid Exodus After Regional Transportation Council Vote
The council overwhelmingly voted to fund a plan that may help DART avoid withdrawals by disaffected suburban cities.
Over 200 Animals Seized as Dallas Police Target Dogfighting
Police executed warrants at “dozens” of locations this week in a multi-agency operation targeting illegal dog fighting.
ICE To Have Role in North Texas World Cup Security
ICE officers will have a “key” role in security plans for World Cup matches, the agency’s director said this week.
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A Literary Pirate is Looting Oak Cliff’s Little Free Libraries
Is it a crime to take something that is offered for free? Maybe not, but it certainly isn’t neighborly
Trump Administration Sends Pregnant Migrants to Texas Shelter Flagged as Medically Inadequate
Government sources and advocates for the children worry the goal is to concentrate them in Texas, where abortion is banned.
Moratorium Against Hood County Data Center Fails After Legal Threats
Hood County commissioners voted against halting data center construction after receiving a letter from state Sen. Paul Bettencourt of Houston.
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Should Dallas Do More To Address Homeless Encampments Across Town?
Enforcement downtown has helped ensure fewer Dallasites are sleeping on the streets.
This Surprising North Texas Suburb Is Among the Most Ethnically Diverse Cities in the US
Once a predominantly white city, this northern ‘burb ranks high in the nation in ethnic, birthplace and linguistic diversity.
Dallas Decides To Cede Some DART Power as Negotiations With Suburbs Progress
The City Council approved a resolution for an expanded board with increased representation for member cities.
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Plano Hits the Brakes on Signing Up Microtransit DART Alternative
Plans are still being worked out for what could happen should Plano voters decide to drop their DART partnership.
No Luck Yet? Here’s the Latest on How To Get FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets
The matches will be here before you know it. There are ways to make sure you don’t miss out.
More North Texas Students Walk Out as Abbott Threatens Consequences
Plano and Melissa students joined protests as Gov. Abbott tells state officials to investigate districts believed to encourage or facilitate walkouts
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Relationship Between Violence, Substance Abuse in Teens Linked in UTA Study
A survey of more than 20,000 teens suggests that childhood violence is as much a public health crisis as it is a public safety one.
To Become a World-Class Tournament, the Dallas Open Had to Leave Big D
After three years at SMU, the tournament’s rise in status required a new home where more money and bigger stars would be welcome.
Say Hello to the Dallas Observer’s New Staff Writer, Austin Wood
We’re excited about what our new addition has in store for you.
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School District Under Fire After Muslim Group Hands Out the Quran During Lunch Period
Social media outrage swiftly followed reports that an unauthorized group visited Wylie East High School.