As Measles Outbreak Grows, Study Says Texas Has Second Worst Healthcare for Kids
Now is not a good time to be a sick child in the Lone Star State.
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They Who Have Been Exiled: The Strict Religious Group Behind I-35’s Cheese Cave
For years, an extreme group that former members call a cult has exercised tight control over its congregation near Waco.
Judge Says Texas Prison Heat Is ‘Unconstitutional,’ No Change In Sight
Not much has yet to change in the billion-dollar challenge to install air conditioning in prisons.
A Trump Executive Order is Hitting the Dallas Public Library Where it Hurts
Dallas’ libraries have relied on the slashed funding to start the GED Testing Center and English language learning classes.
Pictures: Remembering the Total Solar Eclipse In Dallas, 1 Year Ago
It was an eagerly anticipated event that lived up to the hype. In many ways, it feels like a lifetime ago.
Will You Help the Dallas Observer Spring Into Action?
It takes money to keep a local news source thriving. That’s why we’re asking for you to become a member this month.
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Meet the Dallasite Elected to Usher in ‘A New Day’ for Texas Democrats
After the November election, a shake-up was called for, and Kendall Scudder thinks he might be the party’s best option.
Self-Driving Semi-Trucks En Route to Dallas and Beyond
It is not your mind playing tricks on you. That semi-truck on I-45 might not have a driver at the wheel.
A New DPD Training Center Was Coming, Then it Wasn’t. Questions Persist
Dan Patrick nearly withdrew a $5 million pledge to the academy last month after the city’s plans appeared busted.
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Where To Go for the April 5 Hands Off! Protests in North Texas
The protests against the president and Elon Musk continue to grow in number and size across the U.S.
University of North Texas Is the Latest Texas College to Ban Drag Performances
A scheduled drag show on campus has been moved to a new venue, although current litigation could change things.
34 North Texas Billionaires Makes 2025 World’s Richest List
The annual Forbes ranking of billionaires features some surprising names and a ton of locals.
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A Vibrator, Huh? Let’s See Your ID.
Sen. Angela Paxton, Ken Paxton’s wife, continues the Republican war against masturbation.
Ken Paxton Strongly Hints at Senate Run, Polls Show He’ll Win
In a New York Times interview, the Texas attorney general had to be reminded he hasn’t yet announced his Senate bid.
Meet the 5 Candidates Vying to be Dallas’ Top Cop
The five made their ‘elevator pitches’ about why they should be the next head of DPD.
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Proposal Would Make it Easier To Arrest, Expel Texas Students
The Legislature is considering a series of bills to reintroduce harsher penalties for students who act out in class.
New Bill Would Remove DEI Programs From K-12 Schools
Youth LGBTQ+ associations and clubs focused on race and ethnicity are all under the gun in this legislation.
The 5 Worst Hail Storms In North Texas History
Hail season is upon us. But will we see any storms this year bigger than these?
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Ken Paxton Goes After Dallas ISD for ‘Illegally Allowing Boys to Play in Girls’ Sports’
The Texas AG continues targeting school districts for an assortment of DEI and transgender issues.
Will Paige Bueckers Join the Dallas Wings Next Season? It Seems Almost Certain
The biggest star in women’s college basketball and the biggest star in women’s pro basketball will likely soon face off at the AAC in Dallas.
The Battle to Ban THC in Texas Reaches a New High
The ban’s passage through the Senate is a victory for the lieutenant governor, who named it his top priority for 2025.
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Here’s How Much More Expensive Dallas Has Become Since 2020
Wages have not kept up with inflation in Dallas, particularly when it comes to grocery costs.