Dallas Animal Services Offers Free Adoptions Ahead of Christmas
In collaboration with a foundation, DAS aims to curb overcrowding in shelters. But gifting pets can be a controversial topic.
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As Users Move to Bluesky App, Elon Musk Eyes North Texas Courts
X, formerly Twitter, reportedly lost 115,000 U.S. users in the first 24 hours after Election Day, while Bluesky gained.
Texas Lawmakers Target Trans Community Ahead of Legislative Session
Republican reps have pre-filed 32 bills that restrict the rights of transgender Texans.
New Texas Bill Would Classify Abortion Pills as Schedule IV Drugs
A Texas legislator has moved to designate abortion-inducing pills as controlled substances, potentially endangering women across the state.
The Ticket, the Eclipse and Ending Veteran Homelessness: Positive Observer News Stories of 2024
It wasn’t all bad news in Dallas this year.
Coyote Shootings, Mountain Lion Sightings Prove Dallas Is Where the Wild Things Are
Dallas Animal Services is investigating a series of suspicious coyote deaths that have plagued an East Dallas neighborhood.
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Rivalry Renewed: Longhorns vs. Aggies Is What College Football Is All About
After 12 years, one of the most compelling rivalries in college football is back on the schedule, and it’s as important as ever.
Dallas Surges in Current Ranking of Best Cities on Earth
See where Big D landed in the latest study, after dropping a long way last year.
Dallas Love Field Among Most Unreliable for Holiday Travel
The local airport has one of the highest rates of flight delays or cancellations in the country.
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Heritage Foundation Exec Explains the Far-Right Path for America at UT Dallas
A key force in the controversial Project 2025 is a UT Dallas alum. He came back to talk about Donald Trump’s win.
2 Texans Named to Trump’s Cabinet, but They Weren’t the Picks Many Expected
Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott both made it onto short lists for Trump’s cabinet positions, but neither is headed to D.C.
Will Anti-Immigrant Sentiment Stunt Growth of Dallas’ International Student Population?
The number of foreign students enrolled in Dallas-area colleges grew by 22% last year, twice as much as Texas’ statewide growth.
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Dallas Is an OK Place for the Middle Class
Dallas ranks in 27th in a list of affordable cities for middle-class homeowners.
Dallas CEO Catfishes Veterinary Community With Fake Facebook Profile
Outrage erupts after Elise Burns of Evette Staffing admits to impersonating a veterinarian to gain access to vets-only sites.
Texas Education Board To Vote on Religious Learning Materials
The state board is close to approving controversial bible lessons for public elementary students.
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Mayor Eric Johnson ‘Stands by President Trump,’ Supports Deportations on Fox News
A Fox News anchor asked the mayor about his party switch and how Dallas is taking on the “migrant crisis.”
Finally, Ken Paxton Sues Dallas Over New Marijuana Law
It was only a matter of time before the Texas AG added Big D to his long list of lawsuits for decriminalizing small amounts of weed.
‘We Get the Bare Minimum’: Dallas Voters Grapple With Grocery Prices
Voters’ perception of the economy may have helped fuel Trump’s presidential win, but how much have prices really changed?
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Jury Awards Family of Botham Jean $98 Million in Amber Guyger Civil Trial Verdict
The former Dallas police officer did not appear in court, nor did she hire legal representation.
After City Council Debate, Dallas Certifies Decriminalization of Small Amounts of Pot
The interim DPD chief told officers that the old law is now obsolete.
First Amendment Groups Set Sights on UT Dallas Amid Student Newspaper Strife
Free speech attorneys warn that UT Dallas is ignoring its “constitutional obligations” by censoring student media.
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Northern Collin County Is Booming. What Happens When a Town Can’t Keep Up?
With demand for new housing outpacing infrastructure and resources, one local government brings building to a halt.