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Jasmine Crockett

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Gets Her Epsteins Mixed Up

By Patrick WilliamsNovember 19, 2025

The potential candidate for U.S. Senate listed prominent GOP figures who took donations from the sex offender. But they didn’t.

Dallas mayor Eric Johnson

Dallas Deserves More Than 4 Ps: What Johnson Must Say in His City Address

By Emma RubyNovember 12, 2025

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

By Kelly DearmoreNovember 11, 2025

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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Donald Trump speaking into a microphone

Trump Suggests Tariff ‘Dividend’ for All. Maybe We’ll Buy a Unicorn

By Dallas Observer StaffNovember 11, 2025

Here are 10 things we would do with a $2,000 ‘tariff dividend’ — whatever that is.

New York City newly elected Mayor Zohran Mandami

Suddenly, Texas Republicans (Heart) New York

By Alyssa Fields and OthersNovember 5, 2025

Texas GOP weeps crocodile tears over Zohran Mandami’s election.

Texas govenor greg abbott

Greg Abbott Posted A Dumb Tweet. He’s Done That A Lot.

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 4, 2025

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

By Patrick WilliamsNovember 3, 2025

What a year it’s been. And now we’re setting out to raise $30,000 to power our newsroom.

Prop 3 Could Worsen Dallas’ Jail Overcrowding and Mental Health Crisis

By Tamera HutchersonNovember 1, 2025

Prop. 3 would let judges deny bail for certain felony charges when risk or danger is shown. But that’s already in the state Constitution.

Michelin Man

How Did Mamani Earn a Star After 50 Days? Michelin Answers but Questions Remain

By Hank VaughnOctober 30, 2025

Maybe it was a shooting star. Even the chef wondered why the award came so quickly.

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The City of Dallas Should Be Celebrating Revelers Hall Instead of Killing It

By Austin ZookOctober 29, 2025

Recent enforcement of preventing live music venues from charging a cover has jeopardized musicians’ livelihoods.

‘What a Stupid Law’: Readers Outraged After Venues Forced to Drop Covers

By Eric DiepOctober 25, 2025

The Free Man Lounge and Revelers Hall owners made their issues with the City of Dallas public about the removal of a cover for live music.

Anti-Trump sign depicting him as Mario Bros. toadstool.

‘Just Another Fad Created by Foreign Actors’: No Kings Haters and Supporters Battle It Out

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 25, 2025

Readers from the far right and liberal left duked it out in the comments section. Who came out on top?

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‘That Leaves Houston Without the Perfect Name Now’: Readers on Dallas Being Dubbed ‘Douchylvania’

By Alec SpicerOctober 17, 2025

Fort Worth folk take a few shots at Dallas over our Judgmental Map. At least we ranked one.

Why Every Small Victory in Special Education Matters

By Leslie DominieOctober 16, 2025

The stakes are monumental as the government scales back on support for the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.

DFW and Love Not Playing Noem Video. We Have Better Ideas.

By Patrick WilliamsOctober 15, 2025

Homeland security secretary attempts to use airports for politicking over the government shutdown.

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Opinion: Debate Over What To Do With Dallas City Hall Promises Good Times Ahead

By Patrick WilliamsOctober 15, 2025

To tear down City Hall or not to tear down City Hall, that’s a question that promises a lot of heat. We hope.

‘Still Mad, Still Watching’: Mavs Fans Struggle to Move On Without Luka Before New Season

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 14, 2025

Luka is gone, Cooper is here. Have you made peace with the trade that rocked the sports world yet? Fans everywhere are still figuring it out.

Every Problem In Texas Has Been Solved, Except for Colorful Crosswalks, Apparently

By Dallas Observer ReadersOctober 11, 2025

You sure about that, Greg? You sure?

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Commerce Street in Deep Ellum

Opinion: Deep Ellum Is Dying and the City Is Holding the Shovel

By Aaren ProdyOctober 10, 2025

From “the great construction boondoggle” to the “absurdity of help,” one venue owner shares his struggle to survive.

Jerry Jones

Just Admit it, Jerry: You Paid $250,000 to Flip Someone Off

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 8, 2025

We respect Jerry Jones’ right to give someone the bird. He can afford it. But he should just be honest about it too.

Muslim prayer

Jesus Would Be Ashamed Of GOP Outrage Over Muslim Prayer at DFW Airport

By Emma RubyOctober 7, 2025

Republicans are angry after an evangelical pastor claims he was denied entry to an airport prayer service.

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pregnant mother at doctors office

Abbott’s Cruel Abortion Laws Mean More Grieving Texas Moms Like Me Will Suffer

By Sarah HansenOctober 1, 2025

Thanks to extremist lawmakers and new laws like HB 7, Texas families will continue to face impossible decisions.

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