Hillcrest Road Closure the Latest DART Silver Line Headache for Dallas
A portion of Hillcrest Road near Richardson will be closed for an entire year as DART Silver Line construction continues.
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Fans Are (Rightfully) Freaking Out Over the Cowboys Losing in the Playoffs. Again.
Both locally and nationally, people are at a loss when it comes to how the Dallas Cowboys keep finding ways to embarrass themselves in the playoffs.
Looking Back on When Martin Luther King Jr. Came to Dallas
The iconic civil rights leader spoke in Fair Park in 1963 as racial tensions skyrocketed in Dallas, just months before the Kennedy assassination.
3 Migrants, Including 2 Children, Drown at Texas Border After Being Denied ‘Access’
A mother and two children drowned in the Rio Grande near the park where state troops have prevented Border Patrol agents from processing migrants.
Gov. Abbott’s Migrant ‘Murder’ Rhetoric ‘Endorsed by Domestic Terrorists,’ Critics Say
The Texas leader said, “[W]e’re not shooting people who come across the border because … the Biden administration would charge us with murder.”
Texas Turns Down Hundreds of Millions in Federal Funds for Hungry Students
The new summer EBT program would’ve helped Texas families in need pay for food during the summer months when kids might otherwise go without meals.
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Dallas Zoo Named No. 6 Worst for Elephants
The advocacy group In Defense of Animals is calling on Dallas Zoo to end its breeding program and close its elephant exhibit.
HOA Scandal: LGBTQ+ Burleson Couple Claim Discrimination Over Rainbow Yard Sign
The garden decoration was targeted by a Burleson HOA president who resigned after sending homophobic texts.
What’s Next for Fort Worth’s Sandman Signature Hotel After Monday’s Explosion
The downtown Fort Worth blast has been largely cleaned up, but the city and hotel face a long road filled with questions before it can reopen.
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3 Carrollton Fentanyl Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison for Juvenile Deaths
Three men, including one who police say was the “main source of supply” for many recent fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths, were sentenced to federal prison.
Dallas Looks To Continue Cracking Down on Human Trafficking
North Texas law enforcement agencies have been working behind the scenes to address human trafficking, and their efforts have been paying off.
The Blue Hole in Dallas Went Viral Before It Went Dry. Why?
Only after a TikTok video appeared was a massive, destructive treated water leak repaired. Local environmental activists say it took too long.
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X Suspends, Then Restores, Social Media Accounts Critical of Elon Musk
Reporters, including Texas Observer‘s Steven Monacelli, logged in to find that their X accounts had been abruptly suspended.
Dallas Honors Eddie Bernice Johnson’s Resilience With Yellow-Lit Skyline
The late Congress member’s funeral was held on Tuesday morning at Concord Church and attended by several prominent politicians.
Local Business Owner Hopes Mayoral Recall Will Bring Dallas Together
It’s not easy to recall a Dallas elected official, but local activist and business owner Davante Peters is going after Mayor Eric Johnson.
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Heads Up, Dallas Snowflakes: Winter Is Coming This Weekend
North Texas is being hit with some seriously chilly weather. Meanwhile, some residents are begging the weather gods to bring snow.
Hotel Explosion Rocks Downtown Fort Worth, Injuries Reported
Police have warned residents to stay away from downtown, where the Sandman Signature Hotel was the scene of an explosion on Monday afternoon.
What to Know, and Remember, About the Cowboys Playoff Game Against the Packers
This year feels different, but bad NFL playoff memories remain from when the Green Bay Packers sent the Dallas Cowboys packing in recent years.
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Hey, Texas Voters: Here’s a Breakdown of Open Seats in the 2024 Elections
Not sure which political seats will be up for grabs this year? Don’t worry, Dallas voters: We’ve got you covered.
Are the Homeless in Dallas, Collin Counties Being Counted Accurately?
North Texas is gearing up for an annual count of the local homeless population. While the count is a useful tool, some say it is flawed.
Here’s What a Win on Sunday Means for the Cowboys in the Playoffs
A victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday will bring about a few unexpected, intriguing results for Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys.
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‘Unnoticed’: North Texas Works to Tackle Crisis of Youth Homelessness
Today’s homeless youths may become tomorrow’s chronically homeless. Local organizations work to ensure that doesn’t happen, but resources are scarce.