It’s Always Been Hard to Rent In Dallas. It’s Only Getting Harder
The Child Poverty Action Lab’s annual report details the challenges facing low-income renters across Big D.
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A Collin County Town Stopped Building. A New Law Is Speeding Things Back Up
For over a year, Princeton halted construction as the town’s population boomed. State legislators don’t want it to happen again.
This Surprising North Texas Suburb Is Among the Most Ethnically Diverse Cities in the US
Once a predominantly white city, this northern ‘burb ranks high in the nation in ethnic, birthplace and linguistic diversity.
Say Hello to the Dallas Observer’s New Staff Writer, Austin Wood
We’re excited about what our new addition has in store for you.
Dallas Lags Behind Other Texas Markets in Affordable Housing Construction
Affordable apartments are sprouting up in Big D, but not nearly as often as other places.
Dallas Continues to Rocket Up the List of Richest Cities on Earth
The amount of Big D millionaires keeps going up and up.
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Poor Women: Investigation Finds Gender Wage Gap Worsening Across Dallas
Among the major metros, DFW has the largest gap between what men and women are earning.
Relief Skips Low-Income Renters Even as Housing Costs Cool
The price of Dallas’ least expensive rental units is creeping towards the median, meaning more pressure for those who can rarely afford it.
This Dallas Suburb Experienced a Major Surge of U-Haul Truck Traffic in 2025
Lots of people are moving into the Dallas area, but many are heading to one ‘burb in particular.
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3 North Texas Suburbs Ranked Among the Best Cities for Jobs in United States
Thanks to major employers, these Dallas-area cities are good places to change your job-search luck.
This North Texas Suburb Has One of the Highest Property Tax Burdens in the US
Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth homeowners aren’t faring much better according to the recent report.
Dallas Leaders Present Optimistic Outlook as AT&T Bounces to Plano
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said AT&T wanted to move away from a skyscraper-style building and sought more acreage than downtown could offer.
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High Home Turnover in This North Texas City Is Good News For House Hunters
A new report brings encouragement for people looking to buy a new home soon.
A Christmas Miracle: H-E-B is Coming to Dallas After City Council Approval
Despite some neighborhood concerns about traffic, the council overwhelmingly voted in favor of the grocer coming to town.
Dallas Skyrockets In Rankings of America’s Most Sought-After Rental Cities
Apartment hunters recently found themselves looking at North Texas more often than before, by a considerable amount. Here’s why.
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Homes in These Dallas Neighborhoods are Selling Super Fast
Homes ranging from $100K to $1 million in these subdivisions have not been staying on the market long.
How Much Money Does It Take To Live Comfortably in Dallas-Fort Worth?
More than what at least half of households are making, apparently.
A Whopping Number of Dallas Homes Have Lost Value in the Past Year
Dallas hasn’t seen this kind of drastic drop in over a decade.
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Big D Drop: Dallas Slides Down Ranking of Best Cities on Earth
Thought Dallas had an off year? You’re not alone.
With Lowest Numbers in 8 Years, the State Fair Felt Pinch of Political Uncertainty.
Officials believe a budget shutdown tightened pursestrings, although they have not quantified how tariffs may have affected prices.
Fried Dough and Fresh Starts: How the State Fair Gives People Second Chances
For most, going to the fair is a butter-soaked burden. But for the people working behind the counter, the fair is home.
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UPDATED: Oak Cliff Neighborhood Cat-astrophe Finds Peace
Oak Cliff feral cats have ignited a bitter battle between residents and a prominent building owner that isn’t slowing down.