‘Baffled Pilots’ See Something Strange in the Skies Near DFW (Audio)
A British newspaper posted audio of pilots near DFW International Airport trying to figure out what it was they had just seen.
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FBI Warns of Online Shopping Scams Ahead of Christmas
Don’t let an online Grinch ruin your Christmas this year. Practice good cybersecurity hygiene with the help of the FBI.
New Car Inspection Rules To Start in January: What That Means for Dallas Drivers
Seventeen Texas counties will still require drivers to undergo annual emissions testing.
Another Carrollton Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Prison
The many people responsible for the 2023 juvenile overdoses and deaths in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD continue to be punished.
Texas Maternal Mortality Committee Won’t Investigate Deaths in 2022-23
Advocates warn that overlooking such data could complicate research into the impact of Texas’ abortion ban.
‘Dallas Isn’t Fun’ Say Museum-Hating Number Crunchers
A new study leaves Dallas out of the Top 30 fun cities in America, but the point system is flawed.
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Dreamers Face Grim Future in the US as Trump Returns to Office
Figuring out what to do with their college education is one of many questions facing DACA recipients in North Texas.
Dallas Observer Joins Bluesky, Reddit
Legacy news must adapt to survive. It’s our goal to grow with you and to meet our readers where they want to get their news.
Dallas Animal Services Offers Free Adoptions Ahead of Christmas
In collaboration with a foundation, DAS aims to curb overcrowding in shelters. But gifting pets can be a controversial topic.
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As Users Move to Bluesky App, Elon Musk Eyes North Texas Courts
X, formerly Twitter, reportedly lost 115,000 U.S. users in the first 24 hours after Election Day, while Bluesky gained.
Texas Lawmakers Target Trans Community Ahead of Legislative Session
Republican reps have pre-filed 32 bills that restrict the rights of transgender Texans.
New Texas Bill Would Classify Abortion Pills as Schedule IV Drugs
A Texas legislator has moved to designate abortion-inducing pills as controlled substances, potentially endangering women across the state.
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The Ticket, the Eclipse and Ending Veteran Homelessness: Positive Observer News Stories of 2024
It wasn’t all bad news in Dallas this year.
Coyote Shootings, Mountain Lion Sightings Prove Dallas Is Where the Wild Things Are
Dallas Animal Services is investigating a series of suspicious coyote deaths that have plagued an East Dallas neighborhood.
Rivalry Renewed: Longhorns vs. Aggies Is What College Football Is All About
After 12 years, one of the most compelling rivalries in college football is back on the schedule, and it’s as important as ever.
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Dallas Surges in Current Ranking of Best Cities on Earth
See where Big D landed in the latest study, after dropping a long way last year.
Dallas Love Field Among Most Unreliable for Holiday Travel
The local airport has one of the highest rates of flight delays or cancellations in the country.
Heritage Foundation Exec Explains the Far-Right Path for America at UT Dallas
A key force in the controversial Project 2025 is a UT Dallas alum. He came back to talk about Donald Trump’s win.
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2 Texans Named to Trump’s Cabinet, but They Weren’t the Picks Many Expected
Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott both made it onto short lists for Trump’s cabinet positions, but neither is headed to D.C.
Will Anti-Immigrant Sentiment Stunt Growth of Dallas’ International Student Population?
The number of foreign students enrolled in Dallas-area colleges grew by 22% last year, twice as much as Texas’ statewide growth.
Dallas Is an OK Place for the Middle Class
Dallas ranks in 27th in a list of affordable cities for middle-class homeowners.
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Dallas CEO Catfishes Veterinary Community With Fake Facebook Profile
Outrage erupts after Elise Burns of Evette Staffing admits to impersonating a veterinarian to gain access to vets-only sites.