How To Prepare for an ICE Raid in Dallas
Questions about an ICE agent’s authority have intensified since a deadly shooting Minnesota.
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The Big D News Crystal Ball Says We’re in for Quite a Ride in 2026
The year has just begun, and Dallas news is already filled with major stories that will unfold throughout the year.
Controversial Plano Mosque Moves Ahead With Abbott-Opposed Development
EPIC City, now called ‘The Meadow’ will consist of homes, parks, schools and houses of worship, including a new mosque.
What To Do if a Family Member Is Arrested by ICE
A record number of people have been detained by ICE in recent months. A new state law suggests that number could increase soon.
Here Are Some of the New Texas Laws Going Into Effect on Jan. 1, 2026
Apps, AI and ICE all play a part in the newest Texas laws.
Dallas County Could Be Home to Massive New ICE Detention Facility, Report Says
The proposed warehouse facility just south of Dallas would hold up to 9,000 detainees, making it many times larger than current detention centers.
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‘He is My Lungs’: Disabled Man Hospitalized After ICE Detains Caregiver Father
Maher Tarabishi has spent much of his life in the U.S. serving as a caregiver for his son. In October, he was arrested by ICE.
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.
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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.
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.
‘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.
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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.
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.
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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.”
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.