Can A Democrat Actually Beat Ken Paxton, Become Senator?
A slate of Democrats will vie to run against Ken Paxton or John Cornyn for Senate. But something had to change for one to win.
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When This Kind of ‘Cop’ Calls, You Should Call 911
The Dallas Police Department will not ask you to pay a $1,000 debt in cryptocurrency by the end of the day. Just FYI.
Ken Paxton Property Snafu is Latest Example of AG’s Loose Understanding of the Law
Paxton may have broken state law if he knowingly falsified property documents. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard that.
More Young Dallas Mothers Now Have Hope for a College Education, Bright Future
Generation Hope has arrived in Dallas to mentor students and keep a generation of young women from being left out.
What Does it Take to Fix a Problematic Street in Dallas? Who Knows?
Calamitous car accidents along a North Oak Cliff road have left residents wondering what it will take to make them feel safe.
How to See Three Different Meteor Showers Over Dallas
The famous Perseids shower will peak in mid-August. Until then, two other meteor showers will light up the sky.
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Trouble in the Sanctuary: The Biggest North Texas Church Scandals
Pastors getting into trouble is nothing new in the Dallas area.
3 North Texas Suburbs Ranked Among the Wealthiest in United States
We love driving around these well-to-do communities to point out which houses we like most. Even if we’ll never be able to afford one.
Loco for Talarico: Fresh off Joe Rogan, Top Dem Brings Buzz to North Texas
Event organizers had to find a second venue for crowd overflow after the Representative’s interview with Rogan caused interest in the event to “skyrocket.”
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Sexual Assault Survivors Are Now Naming Names on Social Media
When the legal system fails them, an increasing number of women are finding support and empowerment online.
How to Speak Dallas: An Unofficial Big D Dictionary
We’re fixin’ to teach Dallas newbies a thing or two.
5 Special Session Issues That Aren’t THC, Floods or Redistricting
Abortion and gender identity made the agenda. So did flies and standardized testing.
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Improve Your News Diet: Support the Observer‘s Summer Membership Campaign
Operating a free media outlet isn’t cheap, but it is priceless. That’s why we’re asking for your support this summer.
What To Know About North Texas Detention Centers
Thousands of people are being held near the Dallas area, not just near the Mexico border.
KERA Set to Lose $2.7M From Federal NPR Funding Slash
No word yet on how those cuts will affect our local programming, so for now we beg: hands off our KXT.
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Texas Schools Add Attack Drones To Protect Students
The high-speed drones are made to attack and incapacitate an active shooter on school campuses.
Cornyn Roasts Ken Paxton Online With ‘Sidepiece’ Kiss Cam Tweet
It seems everyone has something to say about the viral moment a CEO was caught cheating at a Coldplay concert.
The Big Beautiful Baby Boom? Texas Among Worst States for Access to Contraceptives
Experts warn that cuts to Medicaid could further erode protections for contraception access.
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UPDATE: Rashee Rice’s Timeline of Dallas Trouble, Including Jail Sentence
The former SMU football star helped the Chiefs win the Super Bowl, but will he see the field again anytime soon?
Texas GOP Leaders Aren’t Lying About THC, But They’re Not Telling The Truth
In recent months, many Republican officials have said that THC is fatal and addictive. But that’s far from the whole story.
BREAKING: Texas Court Sets New Execution Date for Robert Roberson
After Roberson avoided execution in 2024, a Texas judge felt forced to rule in the state’s favor on Wednesday.
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Cartoonist Gets Death Threats for MAGA Texas Flood Comic
A Pulitzer Prize winner is being targeted over a cartoon depicting a drowning MAGA supporter in Kerr County.