Reader Response

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

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.

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.

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Green Day’s Dookie, a close reading reveals just how subversive it truly was.

After he subtly shaded Britney Spears during a show in New York, people are wondering if he’s grown up at all since writing “Cry Me a River.”

Raise your hand if you’re disoriented by J.Lo’s new movie trailer.

People freaking out over a cup: Are you OK? We can think of some better cups for you.

Hozier deserves much better than being typecast by Twitter.

Ted Cruz spends more time on Twitter than any other senator because it’s not like he’s really doing anything useful.

Let’s honor the real legacy of the late Dallas County DA with a statue. We know just the place.

“Ryan Adams has made love hell for those who adore his work,” writes critic Preston Jones, looking back on the 20th anniversary of the singer’s “Love Is Hell.”

Ted Cruz finally introduced a bill! The bad news? He wants to create a law forcing government entities to use pronouns that refer to people’s birth-assigned gender.

The billionaire supervillain is bringing a lawsuit to Texas. But why?

Rowdy kids need to eat too. Just not at the table next to us.

Yeah, we all remember “Jagged Little Pill.” But its follow-up was just as masterful.

Fred Durst ditches the red cap for a cowboy hat, and howdy … doody, y’all.

We’re still not over “Want One” by Rufus Wainwright, even 20 years after its release.

Live Nation’s new plan is great news for musicians, and not-so-great news for smaller venues and promoters.

The pay-at-the-table system that’s becoming more popular is great, until it isn’t.

“Amid so much vapidity in 1980s pop music, Sinead O Connor’s was a brand of art that didn’t shy away from shortcomings, or from having a distinct point of view,” writes music critic Preston Jones.

We asked an influencer for the best places to cool down near Dallas, so if you’re looking for a spot to beat the heat down but want to stay in town, check out her recommendations.