Every Problem In Texas Has Been Solved, Except for Colorful Crosswalks, Apparently
You sure about that, Greg? You sure?
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Deep Ellum Is Dying and the City Is Holding the Shovel
From “the great construction boondoggle” to the “absurdity of help,” one venue owner shares his struggle to survive.
Just Admit it, Jerry: You Paid $250,000 to Flip Someone Off
We respect Jerry Jones’ right to give someone the bird. He can afford it. But he should just be honest about it too.
Jesus Would Be Ashamed Of GOP Outrage Over Muslim Prayer at DFW Airport
Republicans are angry after an evangelical pastor claims he was denied entry to an airport prayer service.
Abbott’s Cruel Abortion Laws Mean More Grieving Texas Moms Like Me Will Suffer
Thanks to extremist lawmakers and new laws like HB 7, Texas families will continue to face impossible decisions.
If They Can Bring Charlie Kirk Back, I’m Expecting Big Things from Jesus this Easter.
Observer readers sound off on our story about an AI version of the conservative pundit preaching from beyond the grave.
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Jimmy Kimmel is Back, But Don’t Get Complacent
That a late-night comedian could even temporarily lose his platform under the shadow of government
threats is not a censorial flare-up — it’s a five-alarm fire for free speech.
Trump Turned an Outpouring of Respect for Kirk Into a Coliseum of Hate
The throngs who braved heat, darkness and expense to mourn Charlie Kirk were rewarded with grotesque MAGA saber-rattling.
‘Now Texas A&M is Another Institution on That List of Cowards’
Readers agreed with a recent opinion piece that argued Texas A&M’s recent firing of an educator isn’t a good look.
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How Skyrocketing Rents Are Forcing Your Favorite Restaurants to Close
One thing we love to say here in the Observer food section: if you love a local bar/restaurant – go there.
As an Aggie, I’m Ashamed of My Alma Mater
An A&M alum reckons with the university’s decision to fire multiple employees for teaching in opposition to an ultra-conservative doctrine.
How to Poop Outdoors in a Way That Won’t Piss Off the Environment and Other Hikers
Hitting the trails? Time to come clean.
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Taylor Swift’s Wedding Cake Is About To Become Everyone’s Problem
This affects all future wedding guests, whether they care about Swift or not. Bakers, we’re here for you.
Dallas-Based Energy Transfer Proves the Playbook to Silence Dissent is Still In Use
Instead of dogs and hoses, corporate bullying tactics move to lawsuits and lobbyists.
Cheers for Volunteers Keeping an Eye on ICE
Some of the comments were’t so nice, but here’s to the ones that were!
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Texas Dems Walked Out in 2003, Too. Much Has Changed, But Not the Likely Result
Republicans have only gained strength in the past two decades. That doesn’t bode well for those hoping to thwart redistricting.
Heat Exhaustion Almost Killed Me. UPS Still Won’t Give Me A/C
‘There’s no telling if I’ll make it through another Texas summer,’ UPS driver Hayden Keonig says.
Another Bidder Steps Up for the Morning News. This Is Not Good.
Alden, with a track record of gutting newspapers nationwide, ups the ante on Hearst’s bid to buy the Dallas daily newspaper.
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Reader: ‘I’m Shocked to Hear the Dallas Observer is Supporting This Policy’
Observer readers have some provocative ideas about what Texas classrooms should have next to the Ten Commandments.
Reader: ‘South Side Ballroom Does Not Belong Here’
Observer readers gave us their opinions on what we highlighted in our best music venues list.
4 Things Every Texas Classroom Should Have Next to the Ten Commandments
Since we’re putting just about anything in classrooms, we’d like to see litter pans, bulletproof vests, The Apprentice and birds.
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Opinion: The Fight for a People’s House Starts Now
Texas Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos shares her thoughts on the 89th Texas Legislature and the future of the state government.