How To Prepare for an ICE Raid in Dallas
Questions about an ICE agent’s authority have intensified since a deadly shooting Minnesota.
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University Park Joins List of Cities Set to Vote on DART Withdrawal
Despite community members’ pleas for mercy, a unanimous vote marked University Park’s first step towards dissolving the city’s DART partnership.
The Big D News Crystal Ball Says We’re in for Quite a Ride in 2026
The year has just begun, and Dallas news is already filled with major stories that will unfold throughout the year.
Texas Teachers Sue Over Investigations Into Educators Who Posted About Charlie Kirk
The lawsuit claims state leaders’ calls for investigations led to inconsistent and arbitrary punishment.
Controversial Plano Mosque Moves Ahead With Abbott-Opposed Development
EPIC City, now called ‘The Meadow’ will consist of homes, parks, schools and houses of worship, including a new mosque.
What To Do if a Family Member Is Arrested by ICE
A record number of people have been detained by ICE in recent months. A new state law suggests that number could increase soon.
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This North Texas Suburb Has One of the Highest Property Tax Burdens in the US
Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth homeowners aren’t faring much better according to the recent report.
Dallas Leaders Present Optimistic Outlook as AT&T Bounces to Plano
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said AT&T wanted to move away from a skyscraper-style building and sought more acreage than downtown could offer.
Texas’ 11 Worst Serial Killers
Texas has a long, horrifying history of serial killers, including a recent, high-profile case.
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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.
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.
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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.