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Opinion | Editorial Voice

DoorDash Grandma doesn’t need to save 4 cents on taxes, she needs a living wage

By Jeff SiegelApril 15, 2026

As North Texas rents skyrocket, viral ‘heartwarming’ stories of working seniors are starting to look a lot more like horror stories.

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This Spring, Keep the Dallas Observer Blossoming

By Patrick WilliamsApril 6, 2026

Become a member this month and help us grow.

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Restaurants

The World Cup Price Surge: Why Dallas Diners Might Pay More This Summer

By Jeff SiegelApril 6, 2026

Locals might be in for a shock this summer when dinner out or delivery suddenly costs more.

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Transportation

Paying at the Pump: Stacking Dallas Gas Prices Up Against Others in Texas, the US

By Kelly DearmoreApril 3, 2026

Lots of reports say the same thing: we’re paying too much for gas.

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Business

This Dallas Suburb Named One of the Best Places To Live in US (Again)

By Kelly DearmoreApril 2, 2026

One survey praises the city’s schools, jobs and diversity, placing the city high on its list of best cities to live in.

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Restaurants

A $2 Billion Soccer Wave Is About to Hit Dallas. Is Your Restaurant Ready?

By Lauren Drewes DanielsMarch 26, 2026

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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Business

These 3 Dallas Suburbs Among the Top ‘Small Cities for Big Jobs’ in America

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 24, 2026

Opportunities, a higher quality of life and affordable childcare await job seekers in these North Texas locales.

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Restaurants

No, I’m Not Tipping You for Handing Me a Tablet. Survey Says: Americans Are Tipped Over

By Aaren ProdyMarch 17, 2026

Requesting tips for to-go orders raise a great question: why are we being asked to tip a to-go order?

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Business

This Dallas Neighborhood is the Gen Z Migration Capital of Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 17, 2026

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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Politics & Government

Gas Prices Keep Ticking Up Around Town. Here’s What Dallas Drivers Think About That

By Emma RubyMarch 10, 2026

Amid a conflict with Iran and geopolitical tensions across the Middle East, oil prices are the highest they’ve been since the pandemic.

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Business

In Dallas, 6 Figures Ain’t What It Used To Be

By Emma RubyMarch 9, 2026

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.

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Business

For Single-Family Rentals, This Dallas Suburb Is the Most Expensive in Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 6, 2026

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

By Aria BellFebruary 24, 2026

Put your money where your hashtags are this Black History Month and beyond and support Black-owned businesses in Dallas.

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Restaurants

With Trump’s Tariffs 86’d, We Asked if This Means Cheaper Dining in Dallas

By Jeff SiegelFebruary 20, 2026

Yeah, don’t hold your breath on that. But there are plenty of cheap tacos anyway.

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Restaurants

Why Dallas Restaurants Are Struggling: ‘One Storm After Another’, Then the Lease Cliff

By Lisa PettyFebruary 18, 2026

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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Restaurants

Why Your Favorite Dallas Restaurants Are Stuggling: Part 1, the Toll of Tariffs

By Jeff SiegelFebruary 9, 2026

Take out supplies, utensils, beer and wine are all taking a hit from tariffs.

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Restaurants

Beef Prices Expected To Climb, Creating an ‘An Existential Crisis in the BBQ Industry’

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 5, 2026

Is brisket the new filet mignon?

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Business

Dallas Continues to Rocket Up the List of Richest Cities on Earth

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 23, 2026

The amount of Big D millionaires keeps going up and up.

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Business

Poor Women: Investigation Finds Gender Wage Gap Worsening Across Dallas

By Emma RubyJanuary 22, 2026

Among the major metros, DFW has the largest gap between what men and women are earning.

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Business

3 North Texas Suburbs Ranked Among the Best Cities for Jobs in United States

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 8, 2026

Thanks to major employers, these Dallas-area cities are good places to change your job-search luck.

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Weather

Data Center Energy Demands Could Give The Grid An Unwelcome Test This Winter

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 22, 2025

Another winter event similar to Storm Uri is unlikely. But as data centers leach the power supply, Texas will need a Plan B, C and D.

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Marijuana

Trump signs executive order to reschedule marijuana. That’s good. Or bad. Who knows?

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 18, 2025

The presidential action signals a significant shift in the federal attitude toward cannabis.

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