Denton City Council Repeals Marijuana Decriminalization Mandate
After $200,000 spent fighting a lawsuit from Paxton, the Denton leaders voted to repeal a decriminalization mandate.
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Dallas Officials Give In-Depth Look at Convention Center Plans, Questions Remain
“There is no intention to draw birds to the site,” was an actual quote from Wednesday’s Convention Center briefing inside City Hall.
UPDATE: Dallas Stars ‘BANG’ Guy Out of Jail, Back in Arena
The white suit-wearing glass banger might be the Stars’ most recognizable fan, but he’s been missing this season. Until this week.
Dozens Gather In North Texas To Oppose Marvin Nichols Reservoir, Again
After decades of protest, the reservoir, which would seize land from generational East Texans, is still being considered.
A Dallas Stars Bandwagon Fan’s Guide to the NHL Playoffs
The Stars have perhaps become the local pro team of choice recently. Here’s what to know if you haven’t been keeping up.
The Wheels On the Bus Are Falling Off at DART
With equipment failures and calls to slash funding, DART is under more pressure than ever. Are bus drivers the collateral damage?
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North Texas Cities See Boost in Annual Park Score Ratings
Dallas has reserved a higher percentage of land for parks than any other North Texas city included in the ratings.
Top 10 Most Closely Watched Texas Bills This Legislative Session
Each session, thousands of bills are filed. These 10 got a lot of eyeballs.
Texas Gerrymandering Case Backed by Latino Civil Rights Groups Heads to Court
A coalition of organizations filed a lawsuit in 2021, claiming that statewide redistricting minimized the political power of Latinos.
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For 4 Years, Arlington Has Provided a Peek Into a Driverless Future
A rideshare program on the UT Arlington campus has perhaps proven the future can be driverless.
Getting A Real ID Might Take Texans Months
The REAL ID Act claims to enhance safety with additional requirements for legal identification, but it might add burdens.
RFK Jr. Orders FDA Investigation Into Abortion Pill, Bolstering Texas Efforts
Texas lawmakers have been gunning for abortion-inducing drugs for years, now federal actions mirror a similar attitude.
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Texas Students Use Their Voice to Combat Student Paper Censorship
High school students from Frisco and beyond have joined forces to lobby for legislation to protect their First Amendment rights.
The Big Takeover: The Secret Plans to Give Trump Command of America’s Police
For months, a Project 2025 subgroup drafted plans to place domestic law enforcement under Trump’s thumb. We have their files.
Oak Cliff Crashes Catch Social Media Buzz and City Attention
Two vehicle crashes at the same roundabout have triggered widespread intrigue and have sent one council member into action.
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Where To Go for the May 17 50501 Mobilizes for Education Protests in North Texas
There will be multiple rallies this weekend highlighting the need for equity in education and other issues.
North Texas Suburb Is Fastest Growing City In US.
Five of the fastest-growing cities across the U.S. are located in this region.
Dallas City Council Overwhelmingly Supports Overhaul of Parking Code
Dozens of Dallas residents spoke for and against the “momentous and meaningful” ordinance change on Wednesday.
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The 12 Hottest May Days in Dallas History
To paraphrase the great Phil Collins, we can feel it coming in the air. Oh, Lord.
Waymo Robotaxis Are Coming to Dallas, But You Won’t Be Able to Hitch a Ride
Keep an eye out, the driverless rideshare cars will be in Downtown Dallas starting this week.
Reader: ‘Please Republicans, Get Rid of Affordable Transportation. Please.’
Observer readers have some hot opinions when it comes to DART and the need for public transportation.
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911 Response Protocols Are ‘Outdated,’ New Dallas Police Chief Tells Council
Chief Daniel Comeaux identified DPD’s lagging response times as a top priority in his first weeks on the job.