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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Pregnant Women Are Being Failed by North Texas Jails, Investigation Finds
A review of 54 lawsuits from across the country found that women who are incarcerated while pregnant face increased risks of complications.
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Family Facing Eviction Gets New Hope With New Laws
A slew of new laws will offer protections to families who have had their homes stolen in cases of deed fraud.
Cheer Athletics Bankruptcy Delays Trial, Justice in Sexual Abuse Case, Attorney Says
Two North Texas sisters planned to take the stand this week to testify about the abuse they say they endured at the hands of their former coach.
On the Verge of Eviction, a Dallas Family Gets Angry to Save Their Long-Time Home
Fears and questions remain while the Mendoza family will keep their house a little bit longer at a remarkably high cost.
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Celina Football Coach Bill Elliott Accused in Alleged Sexual Abuse Coverup
The lawsuit is the second to be filed after Elliott’s son, a district employee at the time, was accused of filming in a boys locker room.
Texans Hit With Antifa Terrorism Charges. Experts Warn of Dangerous Precedent
A new executive order from qualifies antifa as a terrorist organization, regardless of what the First Amendment allows.
Mayor’s Request for ICE Collaboration Met With ‘Hell No’ From Some Council Members
A series of statements from council members show that the mayor faces an uphill battle on plans to enter DPD into a contract with ICE.
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These Texas Women Fight the Death Penalty Outside Huntsville Execution Chamber
For the women who protest at Texas executions progress is coming, but not fast enough.