Texas Chaplains Condemn New School Chaplain Law: ‘Spiritual Malpractice’
In a letter last week, more than 100 faith leaders warned the state’s school districts against letting chaplains serve as counselors on campus.
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‘It’s Not Rocket Science’: Dallas, Irving ISDs Offer Free Meals, But Texas Lags Behind
Some North Texas school districts are continuing a helpful practice that many families started relying on during the early days of the pandemic.
Local Students To Ride DART for Free Thanks to Sunrise Movement Dallas
The organization campaigned for roughly a year to secure access to free public transit for local students in grades K-12.
New Dallas Company to Address Texas’ Banned Book Challenges
A new Texas law seeks to ban “sexually explicit” material from school libraries. A new Dallas company wants to provide a tech-savvy way for librarians to handle matters.
‘Heartbreaking To See’: Images from Eagle Pass and Abbott’s Floating Border Barrier
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been battling with the White House over his controversial border tactics. One photographer got a look at how far some families will go to reach America.
Dallas Observer Hires Lily Black as Membership Manager, Announces Community Partners
Our members help us continue to provide free, independent journalism to Dallas. And we have a new leader – and perks – to help our membership grow.
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A Mistress, Church’s Chicken and #DrunkDade: Paxton’s Trial Is Almost Here
There’s no shortage of oddball developments in the case of the Texas Attorney General’s pending impeachment trial.
Asking for a Friend: Is Summer 2023 the Hottest of All Time?
North Texas has broken a few heat records, so it may feel like this summer is the hottest of all time. But where does it stand compared with previous years?
Zephi Trevino Pleads Guilty to Murder, Receives 12-Year Sentence
Zephaniah ‘Zephi’ Trevino will serve a 12-year sentence for her role in a case that garnered national attention from celebrities including Kim Kardashian.
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Cops Behaving Badly: 6 Recent Times Local Police Have Not Been Good
In recent days, officers with Dallas police and other North Texas law enforcement agencies have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Joppa Tries To Fight Off a Concrete Batch Plant That Lacks the Proper Permit
Residents in the Dallas freedman’s town say their neighborhood is being polluted by a plant that has shown it won’t play by the rules.
Believe It or Not, There’s a New Place in D/FW to Pick Up Medical Marijuana
Texas Original, one of three medical marijuana businesses licensed in the state, has a new location in Hurst where patients can pick up their prescriptions.
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Dallas County Sees Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The national COVID-19 emergency may have already ended, but Dallas County recently saw a rise in cases. Experts warn that other virus outbreaks are likely.
‘We’re Trying to Change the Culture’: Dallas Police Department Addresses Officer Mental Health
The Dallas Police Department is seeing success with its Wellness Unit, but getting officers to seek help with mental health remains an uphill battle.
From Pageant to Politics: Former Miss Texas Running for North Texas House Seat
The pageant queen is vying for House District 112 north of Dallas, a seat long held by GOP state Rep. Angie Chen Button.
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Dallas City Council Member is ‘Over’ the City’s Parking Requirements
Five Dallas City Council members signed a memo that prods the city to start acting on parking reform.
It’s Freakin’ Hot in Texas. How Will Student Football Players Fare?
High-school coaches are advised to offer regular water breaks and to keep an eye on the heat index.
Dallas ISD, Other North Texas Districts Deal with New Armed Security Measures
As the school year begins, North Texas districts are nearing a deadline to meet requirements of a new state law. The law stems from last year’s Uvalde massacre.
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Abortion Advocates in Dallas Decry Texas’ Ban 2 Years Later: ‘Devastating Blow’
SB 8 took effect in Texas in 2021, virtually outlawing abortion and inspiring similar bans nationwide. Advocates say the state wasn’t ready for the results.
Dallas Continues To Speed Up Efforts To Slow Street Racing and Takeovers
There hasn’t been a street takeover in Dallas in months. But local and state police are still dishing out tickets and arrests for stunt driving and street races.
Oh, God: Judge Sides with Fort Worth in Early Stages of Atheists’ Lawsuit
Metroplex Atheists wanted to promote a Cowtown event about the dangers of Christian nationalism. They’ve done so before. Now it’s a legal matter.
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Dallas Might Soon Ban Vaping Where Cigarettes Are Already Prohibited
The city might soon join other large Texas cities who have already made the move, but not everyone is convinced it’s needed.