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?
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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.
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.
Dallas Attorney, Conspiracy Theorist Receives Latest Trump Presidential Pardon
The pardon does not affect Sidney Powell’s 2023 guilty pleas in Georgia for election interference.
Shutdown Stifles Second Paycheck For Aviation Workers Feeling ‘Desperate Need’
Paystubs showing $0 are forcing North Texas families to delay paying bills and call off holiday plans.
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With Possible End of Shutdown Near, Dallas Flight Cancellations Continue. Here’s the List
Monday, Nov. 10 and Tuesday, Nov. 11 will see dozens more flight cancellations from DFW and Love Field, regardless of if the shutdown ends.
Federal Court Clears Way for Texas to Enforce Drag Ban, Advocates Not Done Fighting
The ruling vacates a lower court’s 2023 ruling that the Texas drag ban was unconstitutional.
DPD Chief Says Rejected $25M ICE Partnership Required 50 Arrests Per Day
Council member Jaime Resendez rebuked the mayor’s call for Thursday’s meeting, accusing the mayor of engaging in “reckless, self-serving leadership.”
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Small Texas Community Takes On Crypto Giant, Loses Bid for Peace
The crypto mine in Hood County drills Bitcoin day in and day out, and it produces a lot of noise while doing it.
Election Night Results: Predictability in Texas, Predictably Angry Trump in D.C.
The Texas Constitution looks a lot different now, following the successful passage of 17 amendments, including some conservative hot buttons.
UPDATE: Trump Says SNAP Benefits Will Not Resume. His Administration Says They Will.
Food banks are holding onto hope that the government will be up and running soon.
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Residents Rallying to Save City Hall Worried That ‘The Fix Is In’
A downtown auditorium was standing room only as residents pleaded for the building to remain standing. Will anyone heed their wishes?