Texas Relaxes Punishment for Student Vaping, Cracks Down on Other Behaviors
Schools will now be able to handle students who bring e-cigarette devices to campus on a case-by-case basis.
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Who’s Ready to Celebrate Flagg Day?
With Duke’s Cooper Flagg set to become a Dallas Maverick, it’s worth discussing how we can move on from our Luka heartbreak.
Do-Good Veterinarians Bring Care to Pets of Dallas’ Homebound, Elderly
A veterinarian says keeping Dallas’ pet population healthy is key to keeping the city’s most vulnerable healthy.
Bills That Died and Thrived During the 2025 Texas Legislative Session
It’s easier to kill a bill than to pass one, but a last-minute push could get some legislation onto the governor’s desk.
UNT Grapples With National Trend of Drop in International Student Enrollment
A significant dropoff in international students at Texas universities could be detrimental to a multibillion-dollar industry.
Saharan Dust To Fill the North Texas Air Soon
Dust from Africa’s largest desert will be wafting into Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend. Here’s when it will be strongest.
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Texas House Passes Bill That Weakens School Libraries
Senate Bill 13 would greatly impact the library book addition and removal processes, lessening librarians’ control over their stock.
Here Are the 10 Deadliest Roads in Dallas
Better be careful when driving around Big D.
Hundreds of Bike Lane Miles Approved for Dallas, but is the City Working Fast Enough?
Dallas has half the bicycle infrastructure of Houston, Austin and San Antonio. The newly adopted plan could fix that.
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UPDATE: Council Denies Batch Plant Zoning Request Near Youth Soccer Park
Dallas needs concrete to build, but the industry’s pollution is concerning for families who utilize a nearby soccer park.
Reader: ‘Just Make the Gummies in the Shape of Bullets and Say it’s Ammo.’
We can always count on Observer readers to bring their A-game when it comes to the state’s hottest topics.
Another Proposed Muslim Development in North Texas Arouses Controversy, Confusion
In the wake of Texas leaders targeting EPIC City near Plano, a smaller proposed development has come under fire.
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The Mavs and Stars Get Their Backs Cracked by This Trailblazing Doctor
Dr. Mary Collings has shattered glass ceilings in pro sports for decades, and now she is strengthening a new, unusual family bond.
Watch Out For Job Scams in Texas
The job market in Texas is solid, but scammers seize the thriving economy to target vulnerable job seekers.
Today is the Last Great Day for Southwest Airlines
If you enjoy traveling with free luggage, today might be a good time to book your summer travels.
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The 5 Worst Tornadoes In Dallas History
It’s twister time in Texas. While cyclones touch down around Dallas, here’s a look back at the times the county has been hit.
Welcome to North Texas: Pro Soccer Is on the Attack
Riding a wave of pop-culture buzz from across the globe, new pro soccer franchises are aiming to score big in Football country.
Dallas Smoke Shops Respond To Texas THC Ban
A blanket ban on THC products is imminent and would wallop an $8 billion industry with over 8,500 business owners in Texas.
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As Pride Nears, Denton LGBTQ+ Advocates Believe ‘Texas is Worth Fighting For’
Another legislative session brings concerns and fear as bills restricting the rights of gay and trans residents make progress.
Dallas Protesters Demand Release of Columbia Student Outside ICE Office
Mahmoud Khalil was arrested in March and has been kept at an ICE detention center in Louisiana despite his legal status in the U.S.
As Plano Schools Close, Parents and Faculty Look Back, Wonder About the Future
Four Plano ISD schools are being closed as students must leave their neighborhoods and familiar faces for new locations.
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Texas THC Ban Charges Ahead, As State Forgoes Regulation
Despite Democratic efforts to regulate the THC industry, the Texas House is likely to pass a blanket ban on all products.