CORRECTION: Kid Rock is the biggest douchebag of all time
We mistakenly reported Kid Rock was the No. 3 ranking douchebag, but after he posted a 1,230 word tweet about me, he’s taken the top slot forever.
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Trump is bulldozing the site of a Texas massacre. It’s time to remember Porvenir
Closer to home, the Texas Rangers continue to take part in the whitewashing and glorification of a violent, racist past
Tony Romo messed up when getting arrested for OWI. Here’s what he should’ve done
The popular former Cowboys QB is awaiting a hearing while he is on leave from his $17 million per year job following his July arrest.
‘This city is fixing to get cursed (or even more cursed)’
We recently published a report on yet another possible battle downtown. Here’s what readers had to say about it.
How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help.
For our summer membership drive, we’re going all in on transparency — sharing how our independent journalism is funded and how that funding is changing.
Is Mike Hinojosa Dallas’ bullpen ace?
Is the former DISD chief the right guy to save the city from itself? Looking at the scorecard, perhaps.
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53 years later, Santos Rodriguez’s murder still demands Dallas reckon with its past
The 1973 police murder of a 12-year-old changed Dallas forever, but activists say the city still has work to do to ensure his death is remembered, and never repeated.
The Observer is looking for a multimedia reporter to join our team (Updated)
We’re looking for a news reporter to help us tell important, timely and engaging stories about North Texas.
‘They should pay their staff fairly … rather than expecting it from customers’
People lit up the comment section after we posted an article about how confused Norwegians — and, admittedly, we are — about tipping.
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Building community: We’re testing article comments (again)
We want our website to be a forum for community discussion. So we’re bringing back the ability for readers to comment on articles.
World Cup’s credibility in question after FIFA volte face following call from Donald Trump
After four exciting weeks of competition, it may be an off-field scandal involving the US men’s team that defines the 2026 World Cup.
Screw you guys, I’m going home
All good things come to an end. After nearly 30 years, the Observer’s iconic leader has published his last piece.
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Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century‑long debate
Texas’ new list of required readings for public schools, including biblical stories, will begin to take effect in 2030.
Americans keep voting for scandal‑prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win
The 2026 midterm elections will feature at least two scandal-plagued candidates, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
End of an era: Pizza Hut’s private equity sale marks the fall of a North Texas empire
So does this mean no more personal pan pizzas for reading over the summer?
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ICE: the mental health emergency we can no longer ignore
Anti-immigrant policies are fanning the flames of a youth mental health crisis. Here’s how governments can respond.
In memory of Neiman Marcus
The 112-year-old downtown Dallas department store will shutter Sept. 30, for good this time. Rest in peace.
Racist protests at Karmelo Anthony trial disturbingly familiar in Collin County
Real leaders need to inspire Collin County to reflect on the lessons of its racist past before it is too late.
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John Cornyn hopes naming highway for Trump is road to senate reelection
The senator from Texas wants to name some thing big after a president who really likes having things named after him.
Opinion: How North Texans can better confront animal cruelty and neglect
The American Humane Society recently rescued more than 75 animals in Ellis County.
Observer‘s spring membership drive tops goal
Your generosity flowered, delivering more than $10k to support local reporting.
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Texas GOP’s anti-sharia crusade: the dangerous history of state Islamophobia
You can forgive historians if they are overwhelmed by a sense of déjà vu as they witness the hate and vitriol aimed at Muslims by Texas Republicans today.