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Prop 3 Could Worsen Dallas’ Jail Overcrowding and Mental Health Crisis
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.
How Did Mamani Earn a Star After 50 Days? Michelin Answers but Questions Remain
Maybe it was a shooting star. Even the chef wondered why the award came so quickly.
The City of Dallas Should Be Celebrating Revelers Hall Instead of Killing It
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
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.
‘Just Another Fad Created by Foreign Actors’: No Kings Haters and Supporters Battle It Out
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’
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
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.
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
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
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
You sure about that, Greg? You sure?
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Opinion: 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.