‘Nothing makes any sense’: survey reveals the struggle for restaurants, fuel surcharges
Survey says! While meals cost more, restaurant are making less money. And consumers are driving less and eating out less.
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A Dummy’s Guide to Dallas’ Budget Problems
Navigating the financial discussions of a major city can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know, including how Ozempic is involved.
How Reasonable Can Home Buying Here Be if Dallas Has an Affordable Housing Crisis?
A new study says Big D is one of the most affordable cities to buy a home in the U.S. We wonder what that really means.
Immigration Declines Hurting Texas Job Growth, Dallas Fed Forecast Shows
Dallas was the lone major metropolitan area in the state to see job growth with a meager 0.1% increase in February, the Fed report found.
Death by Delivery: Why Your Dinner Habit Is Starving Dallas Kitchens
Our love of delivery apps and cheap meals is pounding small restaurants. Two Dallas operators are making it work.
Kinky? In This Economy?
When the prices of things like gas and groceries feel ball-crushing as is, kink becomes a modern luxury.
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DoorDash Grandma doesn’t need to save 4 cents on taxes, she needs a living wage
As North Texas rents skyrocket, viral ‘heartwarming’ stories of working seniors are starting to look a lot more like horror stories.
This Spring, Keep the Dallas Observer Blossoming
Become a member this month and help us grow.
The World Cup Price Surge: Why Dallas Diners Might Pay More This Summer
Locals might be in for a shock this summer when dinner out or delivery suddenly costs more.
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Paying at the Pump: Stacking Dallas Gas Prices Up Against Others in Texas, the US
Lots of reports say the same thing: we’re paying too much for gas.
This Dallas Suburb Named One of the Best Places To Live in US (Again)
One survey praises the city’s schools, jobs and diversity, placing the city high on its list of best cities to live in.
A $2 Billion Soccer Wave Is About to Hit Dallas. Is Your Restaurant Ready?
We spoke with a hospitality expert about what restaurants should be thinking about ahead of the World Cup matches this summer.
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These 3 Dallas Suburbs Among the Top ‘Small Cities for Big Jobs’ in America
Opportunities, a higher quality of life and affordable childcare await job seekers in these North Texas locales.
No, I’m Not Tipping You for Handing Me a Tablet. Survey Says: Americans Are Tipped Over
Requesting tips for to-go orders raise a great question: why are we being asked to tip a to-go order?
This Dallas Neighborhood is the Gen Z Migration Capital of Texas
While one Big D ZIP code welcomes a bunch of Gen Zers, a suburb north of town has seen a ton of them leave recently.
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Gas Prices Keep Ticking Up Around Town. Here’s What Dallas Drivers Think About That
Amid a conflict with Iran and geopolitical tensions across the Middle East, oil prices are the highest they’ve been since the pandemic.
In Dallas, 6 Figures Ain’t What It Used To Be
The cost of living in Big D may be taking a bigger bite out of your paycheck than you think. Here’s how we stack up.
For Single-Family Rentals, This Dallas Suburb Is the Most Expensive in Texas
Maybe you get what you pay for, but in this North Texas city, you will likely pay a lot.
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Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support in North Texas
Put your money where your hashtags are this Black History Month and beyond and support Black-owned businesses in Dallas.
With Trump’s Tariffs 86’d, We Asked if This Means Cheaper Dining in Dallas
Yeah, don’t hold your breath on that. But there are plenty of cheap tacos anyway.
Why Dallas Restaurants Are Struggling: ‘One Storm After Another’, Then the Lease Cliff
The lease cliff is what happens when a neighborhood changes a lot (for the better) and then your contract is renewed.
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Why Your Favorite Dallas Restaurants Are Stuggling: Part 1, the Toll of Tariffs
Take out supplies, utensils, beer and wine are all taking a hit from tariffs.