New Year’s Resolutions for the Dallas Cowboys
This year can be better for the Cowboys, but a few changes need to happen.
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‘Bunch of Crooks’: Dallas County Officers Report Missing Pay Before Christmas
For the second time in two years, the U.S. Department of Labor is investigating reports of unpaid wages in Dallas County.
You May Have Overlooked These Observer News Stories
We publish a lot of Dallas news, and some of it doesn’t get the attention we wish it would.
NYE Drone Show at Reunion Tower Cancelled After Orlando Accident
The FAA suspended a North Texas company’s drone license amid investigations into an incident that left a child hospitalized.
The Worst of Dallas: 4 Moments That Earned Our City’s Bum Steer Award in 2024
Texas Monthly conferred its annual dishonor on Jerry Jones for the Cowboys’ losing record. We have some other ideas.
New Texas Laws Beginning in 2025
New year, new laws. Relaxed vehicular laws and expanded criminal justice reform are among the changes.
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Garland Mayor Goes Hard in Viral Holiday Video
Garland’s top elected official weighs in on the age-old debate over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie.
3 Texas Legislature Bills for 2025 That Make Austin (Really) Weird
Lawmakers have filed thousands of bills since November, but a few stand out as especially bizarre.
Notable North Texas Deaths in 2024
These people left undeniable marks on North Texas.
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The 5 Most Trending Google Searches for 2024 in Dallas
Apparently everyone was looking for a certain type of movie theater this year.
Texas Lawmakers Dominate Social Media as X Becomes Home for Conservatives
With nearly 20,000 X posts between them, Texas politicians Chip Roy and Ted Cruz were this year’s most online lawmakers.
Airships and Armillary Spheres: North Texas UFO Sightings Over the Years
Not all UFO sightings are created equal, but most of them are pretty entertaining. North Texas has been home to many.
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Dallas Fire-Rescue Delivers Fast Response Times, Even With Staffing Challenges
Dallas responds more quickly to fires than departments in Houston and Austin.
Locals Call for Resignations of Termed-Out Board, Commission Appointees
A letter to Dallas City Council referenced Proposition S, which allows citizens to sue over failed ordinance enforcement.
Federal Government Moves To Protect Monarch Butterflies, Not All Texans Agree
The Texas Agriculture Commissioner says saving the butterflies is bad for Texas, because we can’t have nice things.
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The Most Extreme North Texas Weather Days in 2024
We saw floods, freezes, heat waves, twisters and more this year.
Princeton Ousts Incumbent Mayor. Is More Development on the Horizon?
Despite a burgeoning population, few residents turned out to vote in Princeton’s mayoral runoff election.
Dallas Traffic Death Toll Remains Consistent Despite Initiatives
State and local efforts to promote driver safety are ineffective at reducing fatal car accidents.
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Walmart Employees in Denton Wear Bodycams as Store Violence Grows
The retailer, which has reported significant levels of in-store violence, says the cameras are to protect staff and shoppers.
Servants Quarters in Oak Cliff Hint at a Way Forward for Dallas Housing
Multi-family dwellings along King’s Highway offer a chance to live in history.
North Texas Population Grows to 8.3 Million
DFW remains the most populous region in Texas, with four counties topping 1 million residents.
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Local Healthcare Group Implements Sliding-Scale Payment System
The federal designation will allow some clinics to bridge service gaps in Dallas’ underserved communities.