DPD debuts ‘de-escalating’ drone first responder, aims to shorten response times
Dallas police drones will be stationed at eight Dallas Fire-Rescue stations to respond to police calls and fires.
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Waymo suspends robotaxi operation in Dallas following scrutiny over software, safety
Waymo is the latest robotaxi company to halt its program in North Texas due to safety concerns.
‘This is against God’: 830-acre North Texas data center met with wave of opposition
Skeptical residents warned of traffic congestion, water runoff, light pollution and noise caused by the mega warehouses.
Yes, the mosquitos are bad in Dallas. This year is actually an improvement
Dallas is one of the worst cities in the US for battling the buzzing blood suckers, but that’s better than we ranked last year. See where we landed for this year.
‘Unbearable’ noise and chicken deaths: lawsuits mount against local crypto mine
Residents allege cardiac issues, tinnitus, permanent hearing loss and insomnia have developed from the noise.
The Liquor Store Vending Machine: Goody-Goody Upgrades Greenville Avenue Store
Be sure to take your phone into Goody-Goody on Greenville Avenue. You’ll need it to select your bottles.
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Houston, We Have a Twang: Charley Crockett Wakes Up the Artemis II Crew
A soulful track from the Dallas country singer became a soundtrack for Artemis II astronauts on the last full day of their historic lunar journey.
Hello, Garland Telehealth? Anyone There?
Problems with miscommunication, high expectations and transparency derailed a unique public healthcare program.
Do Waymo Robo Taxis Need Way More Regulations? Austin Shooting Draws Concern
An autonomous vehicle blocked an ambulance shortly after the March 1 shooting in downtown Austin. Can Dallas officials prevent a similar incident?
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Majoring in Artificial Intelligence? UNT Launches New AI Degree Program
The University of North Texas will become the fourth Texas college to adopt an artificial intelligence degree program.
Who’s Driving That? Waymo Driverless Cars Now Roving Dallas, Houston
Waymo autonomous vehicles are equipped with 13 cameras, four lidars and six radars.
Moratorium Against Hood County Data Center Fails After Legal Threats
Hood County commissioners voted against halting data center construction after receiving a letter from state Sen. Paul Bettencourt of Houston.
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Here Are Some of the New Texas Laws Going Into Effect on Jan. 1, 2026
Apps, AI and ICE all play a part in the newest Texas laws.
FAQs About the Hepatitis B Vaccination For Babies
CDC recommendations have been altered for another vaccine, to the confusion of vaccination experts. The Observer has answers to common questions.
No Drones For Texas Fishing, But a Helicopter To Hunt Hogs Is Cool
Texas Parks and Wildlife is keeping traditionalism alive, clamping down on drone fishing (yes, that’s a thing).
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Controversial Energy Source of the ’80s Could Help the Power Crisis Now
As energy demands grow, exacerbated by data centers, the United States needs to find a new way to bolster their supply, and the solution may be the old way.
Cosm Dallas Gives Us A Sweet Escape With Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Pure imagination awaits at Cosm, where the 1971 classic comes to life in an immersive viewing experience now through Jan. 30.
No Flying Taxis Yet, But Dallas Will Have Driverless Ones Very Soon
Santa Clause is coming to town, and then Waymo soon after.
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How to Catch the Orionids Meteor Shower in Dallas
Party Like it’s 1986 and (Sort of) Scope Bits of Halley’s Comet in The Sky Tonight
Is An AI-Designed Girlfriend Cheating? Maybe Not, But It’s Definitely Weird.
Boyfriend spending a lot of time on ChatGPT? Better make sure he’s not planning on proposing to it.
AI Charlie Kirk Preached From Beyond the Grave at Prestonwood Baptist Church
Speaking artificially from heaven, we presume, the AI voice told the crowd to “dry your tears.”
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Sudarshan Iyengar’s Sangita App Might Change the Way Musicians Write Songs
Created by designer and musician Sudarshan Iyengar, the app lets users transcribe their voice into notes in real time.