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University of Texas Arlington building

‘Poof, it’s Gone’: University DEI Dissolution Leaves a Void on Texas Campuses

By Tyler HicksMarch 22, 2024

College students across North Texas have already begun to feel the negative impact of the state’s forcing public universities to close their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices.

Dallas city hall

ForwardDallas Could Help Shape the Future of the City

By Jacob VaughnMarch 21, 2024

Reading the latest draft of the citywide plan ForwardDallas can make your head spin. We’re here to help make sense of it all.

migrants texas border

Police in Fort Worth and Dallas Take Different Approaches to Controversial Senate Bill 4 on Immigration

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 20, 2024

The possibility of the highly debated SB 4 becoming law in Texas has local police departments playing the waiting game.

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NCAA basketball

March Madness in North Texas: Here’s What To Know

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 20, 2024

North Texas might be Dallas Cowboys football country, but every March, a certain kind of madness sets in that puts college basketball front and center.

Protest sign against a Dallas ordinance.

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Dallas Sexually Oriented Business Suit but Case Continues

By Jacob VaughnMarch 19, 2024

Sexually oriented businesses and the city have battled over a curfew passed in 2022. This decision marks a small loss for the businesses, but not a total defeat.

doctors and surgeons in operating room

Report Says Local Hospitals Lack Pricing Transparency. Hospitals Disagree.

By Kelly Dearmore and OthersMarch 19, 2024

An advocacy group says that almost two-thirds of Texas hospitals are not complying with federal price transparency regulations, but some local hospitals disagree.

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Texans Are Losing Millions to Internet, Cryptocurrency Scams

By Jacob VaughnMarch 18, 2024

Bezalel Eithan Raviv, co-founder of the blockchain analysis firm Lionsgate Network, calls cryptocurrency scams a national crisis. His advice? Trust no one.

mugshot for Carlton Tambaoga

Alleged Rapist With HIV Could Face Different Charges for Same Crime in Different States

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 15, 2024

Police suspect 25-year-old Carlton Tambaoga may have sexually assaulted a number of women in North Texas, Houston and Atlanta, possibly exposing them to HIV.

Wyatt Johnston and Logan Stankoven of the Dallas Stars.

The Stars on Ice Are Young and Bright (Clap, Clap, Clap, Clap) Deep in the Heart of Dallas

By Matt McClearinMarch 15, 2024

In his first column for the Observer, Matt McClearin looks at the playoff-bound Stars and their exciting crop of phenoms, some of whom aren’t yet old enough to drink a beer.

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April’s Eclipse Will Mean Interruptions in Solar Power Generation, Which Could Strain Electrical Grids

By Vahe PeroomianMarch 14, 2024

Even a brief bit of darkness will effect solar and wind power. ERCOT says it’s ready.

Inside Serious Pizza in Deep Ellum where Dynell Lane soiled himself in front of officers in 2023.

‘Isn’t Good Enough’: DPD Officers Receive Written Reprimand After Laughing at Disabled Veteran

By Jacob VaughnMarch 14, 2024

DyNell Lane waited months for Dallas police to investigate officers who made him soil himself. Now that the officers have been reprimanded, some say the punishment isn’t enough.

No Dice? Things Aren’t Looking Too Good For Dallas Poker Clubs.

By Jacob VaughnMarch 13, 2024

Dallas has searched for a legal path forward for poker clubs, but now that path looks like one that current poker clubs would never choose to take.

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Meow Wolf Grapevine

With Increased Political Power, Ken Paxton Takes Aim at Fun Places in North Texas

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 13, 2024

The Texas attorney general has set his sights on some fun spots in North Texas with one of his recent lawsuits.

Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owner and GM.

With Dak Prescott Lawsuit, Dallas Cowboys Legal Troubles Have Their Spring Awakening

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 12, 2024

With Monday’s bombshell Prescott lawsuit, the annual tradition of keeping up with the legal issues of the Dallas Cowboys continues to prosper.

Pit bull dogs are in plentiful supply at local animal shelters.

As North Texas Pit Bull Attacks Persist, Advocates Ask What Happened Before the Attacks

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 12, 2024

Stories of pit bull attacks are horrifying and often tragic, but a rep with a local shelter says the public should look at more than just how the dog looks when assigning blame.

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Dallas city marshal Charles Ibarra has been fired.

Former City Marshal Found Guilty of Tampering With Government Record

By Jacob VaughnMarch 12, 2024

A former Dallas city marshal allegedly falsified a police report in 2021 after slamming a man to the ground with excessive force. Now, he’s been found guilty of tampering with a government record.

Kids in school classroom

Did Greg Abbott’s Fight for School Vouchers Get Easier on Election Night?

By Jacob VaughnMarch 11, 2024

Many of Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher pushers won their elections last Tuesday. However, some say school vouchers weren’t at the top of voters’ minds.

Oklahoma capitol in Oklahoma City, OK.

Just Like Texas: Oklahoma Bills Take Aim at Women, LGBTQ Rights in Legislative Session

By Jacob VaughnMarch 11, 2024

The Oklahoma Legislature is now in session, and many bills have the distinct aim of restricting the rights of women and LGBTQ residents. Sound familiar?

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A girl in a daycare class plays with a toy.

North Texas Childcare Deserts Create More Struggles for Working Parents

By Alicia ClaytorMarch 8, 2024

Several ZIP codes in DFW suffer from a lack of childcare options. It not only makes everyday life tough for parents, but it can be harmful to kids in the long run.

A large police force guards a downtown building.

Plano Business Aims To Streamline Police-For-Hire Industry, Looks Ahead to the 2026 World Cup

By Jack MoragliaMarch 7, 2024

Mark Cuban-backed Illuno is a customer-facing app based in North Texas that aims to streamline the police moonlighting industry amid a nationwide officer shortage.

Texas has a medical marijuana program called The Compassionate Use Program.

How To Get Medical Marijuana in Texas

By Jacob VaughnMarch 7, 2024

Yes, Texas has medical marijuana. Here’s how you can get your hands on a cure for what might ail you.

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Screenshot of a male Hebron teacher wearing a dress.

Hebron High School Teacher Who Wore a Dress Didn’t Violate Policy, but Still Resigns

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 7, 2024

The popular chemistry teacher announced his resignation as the Lewisville ISD determined that no policies were violated when he wore a dress to school.

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