Fair Park advocates push to make Dallas’ ‘crown jewel’ shine year-round
For generations, city leaders and residents have wanted more for Fair Park. Will it soon finally become all it can be?
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‘This is against God’: 830-acre North Texas data center met with wave of opposition
Skeptical residents warned of traffic congestion, water runoff, light pollution and noise caused by the mega warehouses.
Yes, the mosquitos are bad in Dallas. This year is actually an improvement
Dallas is one of the worst cities in the US for battling the buzzing blood suckers, but that’s better than we ranked last year. See where we landed for this year.
‘Unbearable’ noise and chicken deaths: lawsuits mount against local crypto mine
Residents allege cardiac issues, tinnitus, permanent hearing loss and insomnia have developed from the noise.
Tarrant County advocates protest court’s discriminatory overuse of death penalty
A new study warns that Tarrant County disproportionately seeks capital punishment sentences against defendants of color.
Grand Prairie falls for Abbott’s favorite trick, cancels Muslim waterpark celebration
The governor has used millions in funding as leverage to force cities to change a number of policies in recent months.
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A Dummy’s Guide to Dallas’ Budget Problems
Navigating the financial discussions of a major city can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know, including how Ozempic is involved.
Every Texas Mass Shooting in 2026 So Far
Texas is again one of the nation’s leaders when it comes to number of mass shootings.
As Many South Dallas Concerns Remain, Officials Tackle Fair Park Concert Noise
Future concerts at Fair Park will use different stage configurations and have on-site sound monitoring to prevent future disturbances.
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World Cup parking and tailgating will look, cost differently than at Cowboys’ games
We’re not in 1994 anymore, or 2009 for that matter. Parking at the World Cup could cost nearly as much as tickets to a match.
When Will Tenth Street Get the Sidewalks It Was Promised in 2017?
Nearly a decade ago, Dallas taxpayers approved bond funds for sidewalks in the neighborhood. They still haven’t been built.
DART Exit Votes Sent ‘A Loud and Clear Message’ to North Texas
Highland Park will leave DART following weekend exit elections, with Addison and University Park set to remain.
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FAQs About Abortion in Texas
A new bill that went into effect recently aims to stem the flow of abortion pills into the Lone Star State. The Observer has answers to common questions.
Plano US Rep Targets Anti-Drunk Driving ‘Kill Switch’ Tech, Advocates Call Fears Overblown
A law requiring technology that could shut down new cars if impairment is detected threatens constitutional rights, some GOP officials argue.
Zillionaires! Come Gawk At The 10 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Dallas
And by Zillionaires, we mean those of you who love to scroll Zillow. But actual zillionaires also welcome.
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Richardson Is Latest City Pumping the Breaks on Short Term Rentals
The city council approved a 90-day moratorium on new STRs. The pause coincides with elevated demand caused by the FIFA World Cup.
Pepper Square 2.0? Preston Hollow is Pushing Back on a Proposed Development
More than 2,600 neighbors have signed a petition opposing the proposal, which includes buildings significantly taller than the current height limit.
UPDATE: Timeline of the EPIC City Controversy as a Federal Agency Opens an Investigation
Controversy focused on the proposed Muslim community began in February of 2024. Here’s what’s happened since, including a new federal investigation.
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These Were the Worst Tornadoes In Dallas History
It’s twister time in Texas. While cyclones touch down around Dallas, here’s a look back at the times the county has been hit.
North Texas City Named Among Top Commuter ‘Burnout Belts’ in the US
Workers from this suburb may find their commute bleeding into their personal lives and threatening their mental health.
WTF Is up With the Construction on the Sylvan Avenue Bridge?
For months, traffic cones have suggested that someone plans to eliminate two of the bridge’s traffic lanes. The only question is who?
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How Reasonable Can Home Buying Here Be if Dallas Has an Affordable Housing Crisis?
A new study says Big D is one of the most affordable cities to buy a home in the U.S. We wonder what that really means.