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Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle have destroyed thousands of acres of land.

North Texas Firefighters Respond to Panhandle Wildfires

By Jacob VaughnMarch 6, 2024

As the Panhandle tackles vicious wildfires, DFW-area fire departments lend reinforcements to help.

Dallas mayor Eric Johnson will not be recalled.

‘Nothing Burger’: Mayor Eric Johnson Gloats Over Failed Recall Effort

By Jacob VaughnMarch 6, 2024

Davante Peters launched an effort to recall Mayor Eric Johnson in January. The effort came to naught after he failed to secure enough signatures.

Young People Get ‘Dropped Off at the Doorstep’ of This Dallas Youth Center

By Jacob VaughnMarch 6, 2024

Homeless youths can often go unnoticed, but not at the Fannie C. Harris Youth Center in Dallas.

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Colin Allred speaks to supporters at Rodeo Goat in Dallas

It’s Allred vs. Cruz and Other Results From Super Tuesday Primaries in North Texas

By Kelly Dearmore and OthersMarch 6, 2024

Long lines, surprises and grudges marked the primary elections in Texas. Colin Allred won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in dominating style.

Protesters in support of Rachmad Tjachyadi in Lewisville.

‘Say No to Hate’: Protesters at Lewisville ISD Board Meeting Want Suspended Teacher’s Job Back

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 5, 2024

The Hebron High School teacher has been on leave since mid-February when a video of him wearing a dress in class went viral online.

Dallas city hall is home to a new city manager

Did Dallas Rush the Appointment of an Interim City Manager?

By Jacob VaughnMarch 5, 2024

Dallas has an interim city manager, but some worry the decision was made far too quickly.

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After City Council Vote, Heart House Can Serve Children Where They Are

By Jacob VaughnMarch 5, 2024

Nonprofit Heart House provides afterschool and summer programming for refugee, immigrant and under-resourced children in Dallas’ Vickery Meadow.

Cornel West at a pro-Palestine rally in Dallas.

Hitching a Ride with Cornel West: A Conversation on Israel, His Presidential Run and John Coltrane

By Garrett GravleyMarch 4, 2024

The outspoken intellectual was in North Texas for a pro-Palestine rally, and we found ourselves in the back of an SUV with him discussing much more than the conflict in the Middle East.

Nathan Johnson and Victoria Neave Criado

Candidate Questionnaire: Sen. Nathan Johnson and Rep. Victoria Neave Criado for Senate District 16

By Kelly DearmoreMarch 4, 2024

The race for Texas Senate District 16 is intriguing, mainly because there isn’t a Republican running. Primary Day will be Election Day for either Johnson or Neave Criado.

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Fighting elephants like Republicans fighting other Republicans.

The ‘R’ stands for ‘Revenge’: What Republicans’ Civil War Means for the Future of Texas

By Tyler HicksMarch 4, 2024

Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott have led the charge for much of the recent Republican-on-Republican battling. History suggests it could negatively impact the GOP.

Transgender teen Nex Benedict was murdered in Oklahoma in February.

Denton Vigil for Nex Benedict Honors the Murdered Trans Teen, Native Heritage

By Sara ButtonMarch 1, 2024

The story of Nex Benedict, killed near Tulsa in February, has inspired and saddened many in the LGBTQ community, including here in North Texas.

Snow covers the ground around a Super Bowl  XLV in 2011 in Dallas.

Forget Winning One – Dallas Is a Long Way From Even Hosting a Super Bowl

By Richie WhittMarch 1, 2024

Sports Business Journal named Dallas as America’s “No. 1 Sports Business City” for 2023; someone tell the NFL when it picks a Super Bowl host city.

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A merger between Kroger's and Albertsons has been stopped by the government

Huzzah! Why Advocates Say Blocking Kroger-Albertsons Merger Is Good for Shoppers, Workers

By Simone CarterMarch 1, 2024

“America’s policies must not be guided solely by corporate greed,” said Gene Lantz, the president of Dallas AFL-CIO, about a potential merger of grocery giants.

Sandbranch in Dallas county does not have running water.

Derek Avery Says He Will Finally Bring Running Water to Dallas County’s Sandbranch

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 29, 2024

Sandbranch has been without clean water for decades. Now, a candidate for Dallas County’s District 3 commissioner seat says he’s going to change that.

All Texas counties are legally required to file a SART report.

Late and Lacking: Dallas County Finally Submits Its Sexual Assault Response Team Report.

By Kelly DearmoreFebruary 29, 2024

Nearly three months after it was due by law, the Dallas County Sexual Assault Response Team filed a very short report that left out many important details.

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Dallas Observer partners with News Revenue Hub

Dallas Observer Announces Partnership with News Revenue Hub

By Patrick WilliamsFebruary 28, 2024

We’re revamping our membership program with new benefits and a new partner.

We Listened to Mayor Eric Johnson on Ted Cruz’s Podcast So You Don’t Have To

By Simone CarterFebruary 28, 2024

In an episode that aired Monday, Dallas’ mayor was a guest on the junior Texas senator’s podcast, Verdict with Ted Cruz. It went about as well as you’d think.

Each week migrants enter a Dallas church to get help in their new home country.

A Church in Dallas Provides a Welcoming Presence for Migrants Starting a New Life

By Simone CarterFebruary 28, 2024

Each week, buses pull up to Oak Lawn United Methodist church to deliver migrant passengers, many of whom have endured weeks of tough times near the border. They’re on their way to a new home.

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State Rep. Julie Johnson is running for U.S. Congress

State Rep. Julie Johnson Is Closing in on U.S. Congress

By Simone CarterFebruary 27, 2024

“It would be pretty hard to find a fiercer champion for the people,” said Beto O’Rourke of the Farmers Branch Democrat.

Dallas city council listens to public speakers.

Dallas City Council To Vote on Tony Timpa Settlement

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 27, 2024

The settlement isn’t all Tony Timpa’s family wanted, but their attorney says they want to finally put the case behind them.

North Texas weather is unseasonably hot this week.

Summer in February: Dallas Weather Is Melting Faces and Records

By Simone CarterFebruary 26, 2024

“North Texas invited all the seasons this week! Record heat to start the week and much cooler to end the month!” WFAA’s Pete Delkus wrote on X.

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Dallas police want two massage parlors shut down for prostitution.

Lawsuits Detail Undercover Investigations Into Alleged Illicit Dallas Massage Parlors

By Jacob VaughnFebruary 26, 2024

Two massage parlors were allegedly known locations for prostitution in Dallas. Now, they’re being sued by the city.

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