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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.
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.
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.
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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.