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A Look Back at Branoofunck's Fans Reacting to Their Observer Cover Story

By Eric Diep

Aug 9, 2025

We're giving some more love to Branoofunck, sharing how the community reacted to the duo gracing the cover last week.

Kevin Hawkins' 90-Day Grassroots Campaign Shows the Realities of Indie Promotion

By Alex Gonzalez

Aug 4, 2025

With Hawkins finally releasing new music, what does it take for an indie artist to sell out a live show? Follow his journey.

So, Actually, We Don't Want Sydney Sweeney's Jeans

By Alec Spicer

Jul 31, 2025

Especially if they give us diaper ass like American Eagle ones she's wearing in her new ad. We'll try Dallas denim instead.

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Now Naming Names on Social Media

By Emma Ruby

Jul 23, 2025

When the legal system fails them, an increasing number of women are finding support and empowerment online.

Where to Find Labubu Dolls in Dallas and Nearby

By Carly May Gravley

Jul 22, 2025

Have you fallen victim to the viral Labubu-mania? Here are some local stores and arcades where you can get your fix.

Trump's Granddaughter Recently Visited Dallas, Here's Everywhere She Went

By Alec Spicer

Jul 22, 2025

We watched the full day-in-the-life-style Dallas vlog from Kai Trump, so you don’t have to. Here’s where she went.

3 Dallas Influencers Make Time's Top 100 Creators

By Carly May Gravley

Jul 20, 2025

Three Dallas content creators were named among the most influential. Should there have been more?

From TikTok to Terrifying Cinema: DFW Creator Kris Collins Brings New Horror Film to Life

By Preston Barta

Jul 18, 2025

Kris Collins channels her love for horror and the haunting charm of the Dallas-Fort Worth countryside into her chilling feature debut, House on Eden.

Cartoonist Gets Death Threats for MAGA Texas Flood Comic

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 16, 2025

A Pulitzer Prize winner is being targeted over a cartoon depicting a drowning MAGA supporter in Kerr County.

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.'

How Dallas TikToker Nakia Smith Took the Year's Biggest Film to the Next Level

By Alex Gonzalez

Jul 14, 2025

The Black American Sign Language interpreter tells us about working on Sinners, being featured in Abbott Elementary and making film more accessible.

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.

Kesha Fans Upset After Singer's Dallas Show Was Postponed

By Eric Diep

Jul 9, 2025

Kesha was scheduled to perform at Dos Equis Pavilion on Tuesday night, but heavy rain put a damper on those plans.

Flooding Swept Through a Texas Summer Camp. Then Came the Conspiracy Theories

By Emma Ruby

Jul 8, 2025

Posts speculating that the missing Camp Mystic girls were trafficked or that weather manipulation played a role in the storm have gained millions of views.

Gavin Adcock Goes After Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter. We're Calling Bullshit on His Claim

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 1, 2025

Even after Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter won the Grammy for Best Country Album, skeptics are still vocal.

Watch Drake Visit a Texas Dive Bar and Take Shots

By Eric Diep

Jun 30, 2025

The Canadian rapper is a newly minted Texan, hitting up The Alibi Bar in Chappell Hill for drinks with his new neighbors.

H-E-B Passed Out 5K Warm Butter Tortillas to Airline Passengers Today

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jun 27, 2025

What if we pass out free butter tortillas to everyone who can board and deboard a plane in a timely and efficient manner?

Watch The Observer's Social Media Editor Interview Dallas Pilot Grayson Taylor in the Air

By Eric Diep

Jun 27, 2025

Jordan Maddox takes to the skies, flipping the script on Grayson Taylor and interviewing him while 2,000 ft. above Dallas.

A New Katy Trail Singles Event Aims to Make Dating a Walk in the Park

By Carly May Gravley

Jun 24, 2025

An influencer is trying to rebrand it as "Date-y Trail" with a new event that includes walking, drinks and (hopefully) men.

Watch Dallas K-Pop Fans Camp Out for Stray Kids Merch in Arlington

By Eric Diep

Jun 6, 2025

The eight-member boy band will perform two nights at Globe Life Field, and fans are already buzzing about their arrival.

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