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a parking meter in deep ellum

Readers Said Parking Is Awful in Deep Ellum. We Checked.

By Simon Pruitt and OthersFebruary 20, 2025

There are great restaurants in Deep Ellum, but people stress about parking. We got a scouting report.

bolognese at tango rom

Picture This: A Dallas Restaurant With No Selfies or Photos

By Simon PruittJanuary 24, 2025

Some restaurants ban photos to strengthen their atmosphere and lure a certain clientele; a trend that is gaining traction.

Robbie Williams attends the "Better Man" special screening at Le Grand Rex on December 13, 2024 in Paris, France.

Why Did Robbie Williams Never ‘Take That’ to America?

By Liam GaughanJanuary 13, 2025

The international star seems to shine everywhere except over one major spot: the U.S.

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UNT Lookalike Contest for Luigi Mangione Wasn’t Absurd. It Was Gross.

By Patrick Williams and OthersDecember 17, 2024

UNT contest milks Brian Thompson’s murder for giggles. What was the point?

Robin Wright as Jenny in Forrest Gump.

Dallas-Born Robin Wright Deserved Better Than ‘Here’

By Liam GaughanNovember 22, 2024

Wright, who played Princess Buttercup in The Princess Bride, is once again being judged for her work.

Former Dallasite Alex Jones Forced To Sell Vitamin Service to More Reliable News Entity

By Tyler HicksNovember 15, 2024

The Onion will discontinue InfoWars’ mission of victimizing grieving parents.

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Donald Trump

How Kamala Harris Lost the Pop Culture War to Donald Trump

By Garrett GravleyNovember 7, 2024

Kamala Harris had Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Mark Cuban in her corner. But she played the pop culture strategy all wrong, argues our critic.

Don’t Overlook Dua Lipa’s Masterpiece Radical Optimism

By Preston JonesOctober 29, 2024

For whatever reason, Dua Lipa’s third album is being slept on. Wake up and take a listen – it’s the best pop album of 2024.

Hey, Celebs, North Texas Has Great Tex-Mex. You Won’t Find It at Joe T’s.

Hey, Celebs, North Texas Has Great Tex-Mex. You Won’t Find It at Joe T’s.

By Lauren Drewes DanielsOctober 8, 2024

The cast of Yellowstone had their wrap party at the famed Fort Worth restaurant Joe T. Garcia’s. Hollywood stars don’t eat much anyway.

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The 3 Most Important Dallas Moments in Creed History As Band Returns to DFW

By Charles FarmerSeptember 13, 2024

No other band can take us “higher.”

Rivers Cuomo from Weezer.

Weezer’s Blue Album Made Uncool Things Cool With Frustrating Brevity

By Garrett GravleySeptember 11, 2024

“‘Blue’ is a masterclass of vogue obsolescence, and it couldn’t have come at a better time in the history of 1990s alternative rock,” writes critic Garrett Gravley.

The Dallas city skyline.

Dallas Brochure Seeking New City Manager Shows Houston Skyline. Maybe It’s a Test.

By Simone CarterAugust 28, 2024

WFAA reports that the Dallas draft doc had photo of wrong Texas city’s skyline. Hint to applicants: We’re the less swampy one.

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Veteran homelessness

Readers Respond: Sleeping Outside Is Illegal in Dallas

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 3, 2024

The Supreme Court recently ruled on a policy that has been in place in Dallas for years. Some of you have thoughts.

Limp Bizkit to Play Dallas Amid Irony-Fueled Comeback. Is the Tank Running on Empty?

By Garrett GravleyJune 25, 2024

Nu metal band Limp Bizkit, led by frontman/nu cowboy Fred Durst, will play Dallas’ Dos Equis Pavilion on August 13.

a cut of shima-aji at Tatsu

Will Dallas’ Bromance with Omakase Overtake the Venerable Steakhouse?

By Chris WolfgangMay 24, 2024

A New York Times essay titled “‘Bromakase’ Is the New Steakhouse” struck a chord.

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Rowdy, Dallas Cowboys mascot

5 North Texans Better Suited To Be Trump’s Attorney General Than Ken Paxton

By Kelly DearmoreMay 21, 2024

If you’re serious about picking an AG from North Texas, we have a few ideas for you, Mr. Trump.

20 Years Later, Loretta Lynn’s <i>Van Lear Rose</i> Blooms as Beautifully as Ever

20 Years Later, Loretta Lynn’s Van Lear Rose Blooms as Beautifully as Ever

By Preston JonesMay 21, 2024

This incredible album is a truly rare find. It’s not streaming, and best of luck locating the vinyl.

The grocery store that little india is inside.

Why Is Grocery Store Music Like Crack to Millennials? The Ultimate Playlist

By Diamond RodrigueMay 13, 2024

Kroger is the hottest club in town for millennials.

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pickles in dr pepper

We Try Pickled Dr Pepper

By Jordan MaddoxMay 9, 2024

Mississippi Memaw liked it … so …

a person typing on a laptop can have a big affect on a business.

Readers Respond: How Late Is ‘Too Late’ To Show Up at a Restaurant?

By Carly May GravleyApril 24, 2024

We asked and y’all answered. Here’s what Observer readers have to say about closing-time etiquette.

It’s Been 10 Years Since #AlexFromTarget. What Have We Learned About Filming Strangers in Public?

By Carly May GravleyMarch 14, 2024

In 2014, Frisco teen Alex Lee made national headlines after being photographed in public without his consent, becoming an unwitting internet celebrity. In 2024, this kind of thing happens all the time.

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10 Dallas Dudes You’ve Probably Dated

By Vanessa QuilantanFebruary 16, 2024

We’re sorry to tell you, but the Dallas dating pool is as shallow as they come. The same stereotypes of single men in Dallas will keep floating around until we’ve all dated them.

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