‘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.
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‘A Gift To Republicans’: Top GOP Officials React To Crockett’s Senate Run
Paxton says Cornyn and Crockett are wasting their time. Abbott is making jokes on X. And Ted Cruz is somewhere tweeting about Tucker Carlson.
Paxton Levels ‘First-of-Their-Kind’ Accusations Against 2 Dallas Pediatricians
The attorney general’s war against a pair of Dallas doctors over gender-affirming care has been intensified.
Jasmine Crockett Enters U.S. Senate Race, Taking on Talarico in Democratic Primary
Former Senate hopeful Colin Allred pulled out of the race early this morning, citing his desire to avoid a bruising primary.
Colin Allred Drops Senate Bid, Now Aims for a Return to Congress
The move clears the way for Jasmine Crockett to announce her plans while Allred now takes on his Congressional successor.
Supreme Court Approves Texas’ Trump-Endorsed Congressional Maps for 2026
A lower court had previously ruled against the maps, stating that racial gerrymandering rendered them unconstitutional.
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Top 10 Most Read Observer News Stories of 2025
Airlines, evictions, weather and suburbs – lots of suburbs – were hot topics for Observer readers in 2025.
Fact Check: Trump Praises Dallas County Republicans’ Move to Paper Ballot Elections
The president urged Republican governors to follow the county party’s lead, but the paper ballots may not be all they’re cracked up to be.
‘Citizen Journalist’ and Dallas HERO Head Damien LeVeck Sets City Hall on Fire on X
“Mr. Mayor, if I could please have the attention of the full council?” LeVeck asks. “They are very rudely speaking through mine and other people’s speeches.”
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City Investigates Controversial Members-Only Club In Oak Cliff
Is Le Sol House a yoga studio? A coffee shop? An event space? In compliance with Dallas city code?
The Most Positive Dallas Observer News Stories of 2025
This year has been rough year in many respects, but there have been some stories we think showcase a different side to 2025.
Leader of Local Muslim Community Will be Deported After 60 Day Detention
DHS denied Boy Scouts Troop Leader Marwan Marouf a release on humanitarian grounds despite his heart condition, which can be deadly.
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Abbott Alerts Dallas Officials Of A Muslim Tribunal Everyone Already Knew About
In case of local history repeating itself, an Islamic mediation service is now at the heart of Abbott’s anti-sharia actions.
Redistricting Drama Presents ‘Chaos’ for Congressional Hopefuls, Dallas Democrats
The filing deadline for next year’s election is 19 days away, and for some Democrats, a path back to Congress just emerged.
Judge Orders North Texas Districts to Remove Ten Commandments Posters
Arlington, Frisco and Fort Worth are among the seven DFW districts that will have to take down posters in the coming weeks.
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Who Are the Highest-Paid Dallas County Employees?
Here’s a list of the 25 highest-paid Dallas County employees as of November 2025.
MAGA Podcaster Katie Miller’s Bad Bunny Trap Question Backfires
Stephen Miller’s wife could not fool Dallas Cowboys Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones.
In the Push for a More Efficient City, Dallas City Hall May Have to Die
Despite some council member’s insistence that last night’s vote wasn’t about leaving the building, that seems to be the road we’re heading down.
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Dallas City Council Saves Voters a Trip to the Polls
No need to circle two dates on your calendars for election day. Dallas will have only one going forward.
City Council Approves ‘Emergency’ Food Bank Donation After SNAP Benefits Stall
Even as the government shutdown ends, North Texas Food Bank is going into the holidays strained.
More DFW Flight Cancellations on Wednesday and Thursday, Regardless of Vote
The government shutdown will likely end Wednesday afternoon, but flights across the country will continue to be cancelled to reduce air traffic.
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A Second Dallas Law Enforcement Office Has Said No To ICE Partnership Invitation
Dallas City Marshals say ICE asked to have an officer present at the city detention center during every shift.