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.
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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.
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.
Three Years Out From Presidential Election, Could Ted Cruz Be Trump’s Successor?
Cruz has come back to the spotlight as an old-guard conservative who likes to talk about Israel.
Data Center Energy Demands Could Give The Grid An Unwelcome Test This Winter
Another winter event similar to Storm Uri is unlikely. But as data centers leach the power supply, Texas will need a Plan B, C and D.
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Ken Paxton Wants Bathroom Pics. No, We’re Not Sh*tting You
Texas women’s restrooms are BYOC, bring your own camera, according to Paxton’s New tipline.
Trump Signs Executive Order To Reschedule Marijuana. That’s Good. Or Bad. Who Knows?
The presidential action signals a significant shift in the federal attitude toward cannabis.
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.
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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.
North Texas is Embracing Drone Delivery, But It Can Be Pretty Annoying
A Richardson man said the near-constant humming of drones over his house is similar to a mosquito buzzing in his ear.
New Reports Paint Texas as Ground Zero for Conservative College Takeover
From attacks on DEI to strengthening state leaders’ hold on university governance, Texas’ conservative college shift has been a long time coming.
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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.
Jan. 6 Rioter’s ‘Christian Pig Crusade’ Disrupts EPIC Mosque’s Food Pantry
An Islamophobic protest disrupted the East Plano Islamic Center’s weekly food pantry. It’s the latest of many attacks on the religious center.
SMU Law School Relocation Plan Upsets Alumni
A plan to move SMU’s Dedman School of Law has riled alumni, faculty and students who enjoy the beauty of the historic law quad.
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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.
Parents Call Out ‘Sham’ as More North Texas Schools Are Set to Close
In a 5-2 vote, the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD approved closing three schools by the end of next year.
Now is Your Best Chance to Get 2026 World Cup Tickets
Tickets start at around $200 and will likely get more expensive after the random selection window closes soon.
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High Home Turnover in This North Texas City Is Good News For House Hunters
A new report brings encouragement for people looking to buy a new home soon.
A Christmas Miracle: H-E-B is Coming to Dallas After City Council Approval
Despite some neighborhood concerns about traffic, the council overwhelmingly voted in favor of the grocer coming to town.
Don’t Hit That Vape In Dallas. It Could Cost You Big.
After a year-long grace period the city’s ban on e-cigarettes in non-smoking areas is going into effect.
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‘Political Pettiness’ is Hurting Dallas’ Homeless Community
Bickering led to the homelessness solutions committee losing quorum. That has drawn the ire of several Dallas City Council members.