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Not Everyone Is a Fan of Buc-ee's, 'The New Invasive Species from Texas'

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jul 28, 2025

In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, there's a fierce resistance to a proposed Buc-ee’s. But have they used the restrooms?

Another Bidder Steps Up for the Morning News. This Is Not Good.

By Patrick Williams

Jul 23, 2025

Alden, with a track record of gutting newspapers nationwide, ups the ante on Hearst's bid to buy the Dallas daily newspaper.

Reader: 'I’m Shocked to Hear the Dallas Observer is Supporting This Policy'

By Kelly Dearmore

Jul 19, 2025

Observer readers have some provocative ideas about what Texas classrooms should have next to the Ten Commandments.

Yella Beezy Being Called ‘Biggest Rapper From Texas’ Is a Reach

By Eric Diep

Jul 16, 2025

Yella Beezy responded in the comments, correcting that he was a student of the game and that he was 'one of the greatest.'

Reader: 'South Side Ballroom Does Not Belong Here'

By Eric Diep

Jul 12, 2025

Observer readers gave us their opinions on what we highlighted in our best music venues list.

What The Dallas Morning News Sale Means to a Dallas Times Herald Staffer

By Jeff Siegel

Jul 12, 2025

Revenge served cold still tastes pretty damned good.

4 Things Every Texas Classroom Should Have Next to the Ten Commandments

By Alyssa Fields and Emma Ruby

Jul 11, 2025

Since we're putting just about anything in classrooms, we'd like to see litter pans, bulletproof vests, The Apprentice and birds.

Ken Paxton Won’t Stop Wasting Taxpayer Money

By Emma Ruby

Jul 9, 2025

The attorney general is dropping an appeal he said he wouldn’t make in a long-running case that will cost taxpayers millions more than it should.

The Fight for a People's House Starts Now

By Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos

Jul 4, 2025

Texas Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos shares her thoughts on the 89th Texas Legislature and the future of the state government.

The Dallas Morning News' City Pride Flag Criticism Is Flat Out Wrong

By Emma Ruby

Jul 2, 2025

The article argues that specialty flags could cause division and alienation amongst a diverse city.

Booze: When Moderation Is a Political Mindfield

By Jeff Siegel

Jun 29, 2025

Cheers to moderation! The federal government will soon tell you to drink in moderation. What is that exactly? Who knows?

Reader: 'Literally the worst list without the real good tacos.'

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and Dallas Observer Readers

Jun 28, 2025

There are a lot of good tacos around here, you guys. After our initial list of the best 12, here are others to try.

Dallas Summers Don’t Have To Smell Bad

By Austin Zook

Jun 27, 2025

We’re all in the flames of a cruel Texas summer together, so now is not the time for your natural deodorant.

Reddit Debates the Worst Fast-Food Restaurants: 'Smells Like Bread in a Dishwasher'

By Nick Reynolds

Jun 25, 2025

We couldn't help but get lured into the comic hellscape that Reddit channeled in this thread.

UPDATE: DPD Provides Update on ICE Protest Arrest

By Emma Ruby

Jun 10, 2025

At least one arrest was made at the largely peaceful protest, attended by hundreds at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, which DPD blocked.

Local Lawmaker Gets Called Out For Being a 'Cockroach' During Legislative Session

By Kelly Dearmore

Jun 10, 2025

North Texas reps and senators usually leave their mark in Austin, but not always for the reasons their constituents hope for.

Campo Verde Returns With Fewer Lights and Much Better Food (But Is That Bad?)

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jun 9, 2025

For decades, families have made annual pilgrimages to this Christmas wonderland. Now it's got a new menu and owners.

Reader: Rob Schneider Was Never Funny To Begin With

By Dallas Observer Readers

Jun 7, 2025

Who knew the guy from The Hot Chick would inspire such a dust-up in our Facebook comments?

Wu Wei Din is More Than Just a Copy Cat

By Melanie Hernandez

May 30, 2025

Melanie Hernandez has visited Wu Wei Din and NYC's Din Tai Fung restaurants and offers a dish-by-dish comparison.

Reader: ‘Just Make the Gummies in the Shape of Bullets and Say it's Ammo.’

By Dallas Observer Readers

May 28, 2025

We can always count on Observer readers to bring their A-game when it comes to the state’s hottest topics.

Opinion & Commentary

OP-ED: Heat Exhaustion Almost Killed Me At UPS

Texas Weed Gummies Will, in Fact, Get You High

Opinion & Commentary

OP-ED: Heat Exhaustion Almost Killed Me At UPS

Texas Weed Gummies Will, in Fact, Get You High

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