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There’s a lot of reasons to move to North Texas: Jobs, college…ok, just two reasons. But those have made the Dallas-Fort Worth region one of the fastest growing in the nation. The good news for transplants is that there’s a lot going on to ease any boredom or homesickness. There are also an array of burning public issues bubbling over here that span the political spectrum. Making sense of a new place is never easy, but we got you covered. The Dallas Observer has covered DFW in its own undaunted fashion since 1980, and continues to do so on the website and weekly newspaper. This page is dedicated to those who just arrived, or those who’ve been here a while and never bothered to explore the area just outside their door. But to keep up with news as it happens, check in with the Observer. And welcome to DFW—you’re glad you’re here. We swear.

Latest Stories

10 Dallas Parks You Should Visit in 2020

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 4 a.m.

If you stay here long enough, you’ll start to hear it. “Dallas is great, but,” followed by a lengthy explanation of how we don’t have any nature — where nature means mountains or a beach. It’s one of the most common refrains around these parts. And it’s true, we don’t...
Follow the Rainbow: The Best LGBTQ+ Influencer Accounts in North Texas

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 4 a.m.

The online presence of Dallas-based influencers and savvy Instagrammers within the LGBTQ+ community is particularly dynamic and inspiring. People from all walks of life make up a diverse group of individuals expressing themselves with pride on the internet. Scroll down for some fun and noteworthy, LGBTQ+ Instagram accounts to follow...
Where Do the Cool Older People Hang Out in Dallas?

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 4 a.m.

While the options for a fun night out in Dallas are seemingly endless for millennials (and *shudders* Gen Zers), does the city really cater to the Gen X-and-up crowd? Whether you’re out in Deep Ellum, Uptown or Bishop Arts, you’re guaranteed to find a venue filled with people born in...

Dallas Public Library Staged to Open Podcasting Studio, Sewing Rooms and Other Maker Spaces

Friday, September 13, 2019 at 4 a.m.

Now is the time to get your creative projects off the ground. The Dallas Public Library is opening three maker spaces for creative types and novices to launch storytelling projects, make their own clothing and preserve their family history. Dubbed Creative Spaces, the three studios, a Story Center, Fiber Arts Workroom...
How to Explain the Dallas Restaurant Scene to Out-of-Towners

Friday, August 23, 2019 at 4 a.m.

The Dallas food scene is a confusing, tumultuous place. Restaurants open and close constantly, and fads seem to sweep in from the coasts with regularity before receding. For out-of-towners, Dallas is especially mysterious because our reputation is out-of-date. Around America, food lovers know Houston is a mellow melting pot of...
Why Dallas Rentals Are on the Rise: Millennials and Homebuying

Monday, July 29, 2019 at 4 a.m.

From side-hustling to climbing the corporate ladder, millennial earnings are on the rise. Despite their money no longer being funny or cute, many young people are still holding on to one thing — renting. And Dallas isn’t making things easier in terms of homebuying. According to RealPage, a real estate...