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Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Dallas Observer. letters@dallasobserver.com (Dallas Observer Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Dallas Observer Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/RSS-DAL_1320x825-100.jpg The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com 144 90 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/fort-worth-country-artist-matthew-mcneal-wins-2026-jambaloo-music-prize-40685431/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40685431 Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/fort-worth-country-artist-matthew-mcneal-wins-2026-jambaloo-music-prize-40685431/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:17:24 -0500 The local music contest held its inaugural benefit show with a dynamic homecoming set from Marc Rebillet at the Longhorn Ballroom on Saturday night. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/fort-worth-country-artist-matthew-mcneal-wins-2026-jambaloo-music-prize-40685431/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/voice-of-texas-rangers-to-host-annual-birthday-benefit-show-at-longhorn-ballroom-40674483/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40674483 Austin Zook https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/voice-of-texas-rangers-to-host-annual-birthday-benefit-show-at-longhorn-ballroom-40674483/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 13:35:04 -0500 Texas Rangers sportscaster Eric Nadel is celebrating his 75th birthday with a special concert benefiting mental health organization the Grant Halliburton Foundation.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/voice-of-texas-rangers-to-host-annual-birthday-benefit-show-at-longhorn-ballroom-40674483/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/lakewood-landing-owner-in-dallas-seeks-kidney-donor-40669051/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40669051 Lauren Drewes Daniels https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/lakewood-landing-owner-in-dallas-seeks-kidney-donor-40669051/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 11:01:55 -0500 Bill Rossell owns the East Dallas institution and is in need of a little help. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/lakewood-landing-owner-in-dallas-seeks-kidney-donor-40669051/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/queer-motherland-reclaims-lgbtq-african-history-40634716/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40634716 Christine Odwesso https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/queer-motherland-reclaims-lgbtq-african-history-40634716/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:15:05 -0600 Arts & Culture The Dallas-based organization cultivates community and challenges the misconception that Africa cannot be queer. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/queer-motherland-reclaims-lgbtq-african-history-40634716/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/the-east-dallas-social-club-channels-the-soul-of-the-crescent-city-40620186/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40620186 Lauren Drewes Daniels https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/the-east-dallas-social-club-channels-the-soul-of-the-crescent-city-40620186/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:30:00 -0600 It's the holidays ... looking for some new friends and a good cause. 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