Year in Review

Image: Body Cam Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting

Body Cam Footage of Officer-Involved Shooting

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You May Have Overlooked These Observer News Stories

Notable North Texas Deaths in 2024

By Kelly Dearmore
Dec 26, 2024

These people left undeniable marks on North Texas.
The 5 Most Trending Google Searches for 2024 in Dallas

By Alyssa Fields
Dec 26, 2024

Apparently everyone was looking for a certain type of movie theater this year.
The Most Extreme North Texas Weather Days in 2024

By Alyssa Fields
Dec 20, 2024

We saw floods, freezes, heat waves, twisters and more this year.
Cybertrucks and Instagram-Famous Chickens: Dallas' Best Viral Moments of 2024

By Jef Rouner
Dec 18, 2024

From anti-Trump activists to mountain lions, so much happened in North Texas this year.
What To Look Out For in 2025 Dallas News

By Kelly Dearmore
Dec 11, 2024

New city council members, new state laws and the possible return of driverless taxis are just some of the things to keep an eye on.
The 10 Most Read Dallas Observer News Stories of 2024

By Kelly Dearmore
Dec 9, 2024

We in Dallas like to keep up on the most important issues, like the weather and drugs.
The Dallas Observer Music Critics' Picks for Best Albums of 2023

By Eva Raggio
Jan 4, 2024

There were a lot of great albums this past year, and here are our writers' personal favorites.
Season of Giving: Unwrap Our Staff Picks for Favorite Stories of the Year

By Lily Black
Dec 21, 2023

This year-end, we are asking you to support our journalists and the stories they tell.