Convicted Child Rapist Pastor Robert Morris Released From an Oklahoma Prison
The once prominent spiritual leader has spent nearly six months in jail for sexually abusing a child in the 1980s.
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Convicted SMU Stalker Sues Dallas County for 183-Day Jail Overstay
While a clerical error contributed to the additional time served, a local attorney claims the issue is widespread.
Residents Displaced, Seeking Answers Following Lake Dallas House Explosion
The city called the fire and subsequent explosion a ‘utility related incident’ that saw one person taken to the hospital on Thursday night.
Could Mental Health, Substance Abuse Help Dallas County Jail’s Overcrowding Problem?
A program first launched in Florida could help guide Dallas officials’ efforts to reduce jail populations.
Dallas Police Plan To Do More About Random Gunfire. Here’s Where It’s the Worst
Seven city council districts saw more than 1,000 instances of random gunfire in 2025, and one had nearly 1,800 calls.
What the Prairieland Shooting Trial Means for Left-Wing Protesters, Activists
In a landmark case, the Department of Justice is accusing defendants of antifa affiliation. Will the charges stick?
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Over 200 Animals Seized as Dallas Police Target Dogfighting
Police executed warrants at “dozens” of locations this week in a multi-agency operation targeting illegal dog fighting.
A Literary Pirate is Looting Oak Cliff’s Little Free Libraries
Is it a crime to take something that is offered for free? Maybe not, but it certainly isn’t neighborly
Another North Texas Pastor Charged With Sexual Misconduct With a Child
The charges against the True Grace pastor stem from a 2008 incident with a 14-year-old relative.
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When it Comes to World Cup Security, Money is Abundant but Details are Hushed
Sen. John Cornyn touted the millions secured for the games’ security and said ICE’s presence in DFW “should not be a problem at all.”
Tommy Lee Walker, the Black Dallas Man Executed for 1954 Murder, Declared Innocent
70 years after his death, a panel of experts and advocates outlined the ways in which racial bias led to Walker’s unjust conviction.
Nearly 100 Extremist Groups Still Operate in Texas
Texas remains a leading state for hate groups promoting neo-Nazi, anti-government and anti-LGBTQ ideals.
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Texas’ 11 Worst Serial Killers
Texas has a long, horrifying history of serial killers, including a recent, high-profile case.
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.
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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Dallas County Moves Away From Seeking Death Penalties, Following Texas Trend
Once the national leader in capital punishment, Texas judges hesitated to set execution dates in 2025.
Widow of ICE Shooting Victim Says Husband Finally OK’d for Visa, NBC 5 Reports
Cruel ironies pile up for the family of Miguel Garcia, immigrant killed by anti-ICE shooter.
Big D Shoots Up The List of Worst Porch Pirate Cities in US
Shiver me timbers. ‘Tis the season to protect your packages, especially in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Observer News Stories You May Have Overlooked in 2025
Considering how wild and eventful 2025 has been, it’s understandable if some of our stories slipped past you the first time they ran.
UPDATE: Another Lawsuit Filed in Celina ISD Child Pornography Scandal
There are now three lawsuits representing dozens of families against former middle school coach accused of filming students in the locker room.
UPDATE: Remaining Charges Against Suspected Zoo Monkey Thief Dropped.
Davion Irvin was arrested in 2023, but was found to be incompetent to stand trial. He has since completed a state hospital competency restoration program.
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2 North Texas Men Charged in Bizarre Plot to Overthrow an Island, Enslave Women, Kids for Sex
A man from Argyle and a man from Allen planned to sail to Haiti and murder thousands of men and rape thousands of women and children.