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downtown square in mckinney texas

These 3 Dallas Suburbs Among the Top ‘Small Cities for Big Jobs’ in America

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 24, 2026

Opportunities, a higher quality of life and affordable childcare await job seekers in these North Texas locales.

A view of downtown Dallas from Uptown.

This Dallas Neighborhood is the Gen Z Migration Capital of Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 17, 2026

While one Big D ZIP code welcomes a bunch of Gen Zers, a suburb north of town has seen a ton of them leave recently.

piggy bank with coins

In Dallas, 6 Figures Ain’t What It Used To Be

By Emma RubyMarch 9, 2026

The cost of living in Big D may be taking a bigger bite out of your paycheck than you think. Here’s how we stack up.

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A residential neighborhood with trees in Grapevine, Texas

For Single-Family Rentals, This Dallas Suburb Is the Most Expensive in Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 6, 2026

Maybe you get what you pay for, but in this North Texas city, you will likely pay a lot.

Dallas apartment building with patios

It’s Always Been Hard to Rent In Dallas. It’s Only Getting Harder

By Emma RubyFebruary 25, 2026

The Child Poverty Action Lab’s annual report details the challenges facing low-income renters across Big D.

House construction in Texas

A Collin County Town Stopped Building. A New Law Is Speeding Things Back Up

By Emma RubyFebruary 23, 2026

For over a year, Princeton halted construction as the town’s population boomed. State legislators don’t want it to happen again.

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Plano texas offices and freeway

This Surprising North Texas Suburb Is Among the Most Ethnically Diverse Cities in the US

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 11, 2026

Once a predominantly white city, this northern ‘burb ranks high in the nation in ethnic, birthplace and linguistic diversity.

Say Hello to the Dallas Observer’s New Staff Writer, Austin Wood

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 6, 2026

We’re excited about what our new addition has in store for you.

Dallas apartment building with patios

Dallas Lags Behind Other Texas Markets in Affordable Housing Construction

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 30, 2026

Affordable apartments are sprouting up in Big D, but not nearly as often as other places.

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Dallas Continues to Rocket Up the List of Richest Cities on Earth

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 23, 2026

The amount of Big D millionaires keeps going up and up.

piggy bank with coins

Poor Women: Investigation Finds Gender Wage Gap Worsening Across Dallas

By Emma RubyJanuary 22, 2026

Among the major metros, DFW has the largest gap between what men and women are earning.

apartment buildings

Relief Skips Low-Income Renters Even as Housing Costs Cool

By Emma RubyJanuary 20, 2026

The price of Dallas’ least expensive rental units is creeping towards the median, meaning more pressure for those who can rarely afford it.

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This Dallas Suburb Experienced a Major Surge of U-Haul Truck Traffic in 2025

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 15, 2026

Lots of people are moving into the Dallas area, but many are heading to one ‘burb in particular.

Las Colinas offices in Irving, Texas

3 North Texas Suburbs Ranked Among the Best Cities for Jobs in United States

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 8, 2026

Thanks to major employers, these Dallas-area cities are good places to change your job-search luck.

This North Texas Suburb Has One of the Highest Property Tax Burdens in the US

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 6, 2026

Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth homeowners aren’t faring much better according to the recent report.

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Dallas Leaders Present Optimistic Outlook as AT&T Bounces to Plano

By Emma RubyJanuary 5, 2026

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said AT&T wanted to move away from a skyscraper-style building and sought more acreage than downtown could offer.

house

High Home Turnover in This North Texas City Is Good News For House Hunters

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 12, 2025

A new report brings encouragement for people looking to buy a new home soon.

H-E-B storefront.

A Christmas Miracle: H-E-B is Coming to Dallas After City Council Approval

By Emma RubyDecember 11, 2025

Despite some neighborhood concerns about traffic, the council overwhelmingly voted in favor of the grocer coming to town.

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Dallas Skyrockets In Rankings of America’s Most Sought-After Rental Cities

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 9, 2025

Apartment hunters recently found themselves looking at North Texas more often than before, by a considerable amount. Here’s why.

Homes in These Dallas Neighborhoods are Selling Super Fast

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 2, 2025

Homes ranging from $100K to $1 million in these subdivisions have not been staying on the market long.

Man turning out empty pocket. Low income is a problem.

How Much Money Does It Take To Live Comfortably in Dallas-Fort Worth?

By Patrick WilliamsNovember 24, 2025

More than what at least half of households are making, apparently.

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A Whopping Number of Dallas Homes Have Lost Value in the Past Year

By Kelly DearmoreNovember 18, 2025

Dallas hasn’t seen this kind of drastic drop in over a decade.

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