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Anthony Davis Can Now Go Gentle Into That Good Night. Or Washington. Just Not Here.
My fellow North Texans, our long (and painful) national nightmare is over.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show Is About Business, Not Politics
The NFL is looking to expand its reach into Latin America and into the world.
Standing With Our Communities, Supporting All Immigrants
Voice Media Group supports those participating in the nationwide ICE strike, and does not support the current administration’s actions against immigrants. A message from our CEO and editorial director.
Even Troy Aikman Had to Wait for a Table: Saying Goodbye to a Local Icon
For 30 years, Jim Severson’s Park Cities staple was the ultimate neighborhood hangout. Now, a familiar Dallas story — rising rents and new landlords — is bringing the party to a close.
Ouch! Every Anthony Davis Injury Is Another Slap to Mavs Fans’, Luka Lovers’ Faces
No one hates Anthony Davis, but he reminds everyone about the one who got away.
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DPD Says Gunfire, Fireworks Calls Were Down on New Year’s Eve. I Didn’t Bother Calling
As fireworks exploded over my Oak Cliff home, I thought to myself: What are the cops going to do?
Dallas’ Next Security Blind Spot: The Skies Above The World Cup
A national security expert points out where Arlington and other World Cup cities could be most vulnerable.
Stop Playing Politics With Joppa, Start Fixing What We Live With Every Day
Longtime residents of the Freedmen’s Town in southern Dallas have been waiting for city leaders to keep their promises.
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The Worst of Dallas 2025
Come on, join the commiseration. Take a look at what made Dallas not great this year.
Gov. Abbott’s Anti-Muslim Tactics Mirror Racist Governors of the 1960s. He, Too, Must Fail
State opposition to American Muslims reminds a local community leader of the Civil Rights Movement.
Dallas Doesn’t Have a Stray Cat Problem, It Has a Cat Owner Problem
A Dallas resident has some thoughts on how some neighbors, and even himself, have handled being a cat parent.
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Observer Membership Has Its Privileges: A Party With Us
You supported our journalism in 2025, now we want to give our supporters a gift to get ready for another year of storytelling. Join us Dec. 17 at The Grapevine Bar.
UT Dallas is Trying to Punish a Student Editor for Editing
UT Dallas has consistently been accused of free speech violations in recent years.
5 Things Our Food Editor Is Thankful For
The local food scene makes Dallas a great place to live and eat. Hashtag thankful.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett Gets Her Epsteins Mixed Up
The potential candidate for U.S. Senate listed prominent GOP figures who took donations from the sex offender. But they didn’t.
Dallas Deserves More Than 4 Ps: What Johnson Must Say in His City Address
The last few years, the mayor’s remarks have followed a nearly identical script. This year, more than ever, he needs to change it up.
Cornyn’s Campaign Twist: Attack Paxton’s Charges, Ignore Trump’s Convictions
The incumbent U.S. Senator hopes that GOP voters will suddenly start caring about stuff like extramarital affairs and criminal charges.
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Trump Suggests Tariff ‘Dividend’ for All. Maybe We’ll Buy a Unicorn
Here are 10 things we would do with a $2,000 ‘tariff dividend’ — whatever that is.
Suddenly, Texas Republicans (Heart) New York
Texas GOP weeps crocodile tears over Zohran Mandami’s election.
Greg Abbott Posted A Dumb Tweet. He’s Done That A Lot.
Like our president, our governor loves to hit post on a regrettable tweet. Here are some of the dumbest ones he’s posted.
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Dallas Observer Kicks Off End-of-Year Membership Drive
What a year it’s been. And now we’re setting out to raise $30,000 to power our newsroom.