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The Most Positive Dallas Observer News Stories of 2025
This year has been rough year in many respects, but there have been some stories we think showcase a different side to 2025.
Immigration Crackdown Hits Vehicle Registration Requirements
Vehicle registration is required to maintain insurance, so keep your hands at 10-and-two.
Texas Takes Break From Banning Books, Will Now Mandate Certain Ones
The Texas Board of Education is considering requiring titles both widely accepted and controversial.
Much to the Dismay of Some Neighbors, a ‘Learning Pod’ in Oak Cliff is Saved By The Bill
A group of residents say an illegal school is operating at the end of their street. A pandemic-era state law says otherwise.
UT Dallas Punishes Student Journalist for Adding Disclaimer to Antisemitism Article
The former student paper editor is appealing the decision, and warns the punishment comes amid a free speech crackdown on campus.
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DFW Airport Expected to Be Even Busier Than You Might Already Expect For Turkey Day
A recent report says DFW will be among the busiest in the nation for Thanksgiving while the FAA says air travel is increasing.
UPDATE: Remaining Charges Against Suspected Zoo Monkey Thief Dropped.
Davion Irvin was arrested in 2023, but was found to be incompetent to stand trial. He has since completed a state hospital competency restoration program.
How Much Money Does It Take To Live Comfortably in Dallas-Fort Worth?
More than what at least half of households are making, apparently.
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2 North Texas Men Charged in Bizarre Plot to Overthrow an Island, Enslave Women, Kids for Sex
A man from Argyle and a man from Allen planned to sail to Haiti and murder thousands of men and rape thousands of women and children.
Leader of Local Muslim Community Will be Deported After 60 Day Detention
DHS denied Boy Scouts Troop Leader Marwan Marouf a release on humanitarian grounds despite his heart condition, which can be deadly.
Pregnant Women Are Being Failed by North Texas Jails, Investigation Finds
A review of 54 lawsuits from across the country found that women who are incarcerated while pregnant face increased risks of complications.
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No Flying Taxis Yet, But Dallas Will Have Driverless Ones Very Soon
Santa Clause is coming to town, and then Waymo soon after.
Dallas Isn’t Playing by Its Own Rules When it Comes to Driver, Pedestrian Safety
A report found that Dallas has a serious problem when it comes to designing infrastructure that actually keeps pedestrians safe.
Abbott Alerts Dallas Officials Of A Muslim Tribunal Everyone Already Knew About
In case of local history repeating itself, an Islamic mediation service is now at the heart of Abbott’s anti-sharia actions.
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Irving May Have A Case For Bailing On DART
Even as Plano offers a new DART solution, Irving has taken issue with getting fewer buses serving its residents.
Redistricting Drama Presents ‘Chaos’ for Congressional Hopefuls, Dallas Democrats
The filing deadline for next year’s election is 19 days away, and for some Democrats, a path back to Congress just emerged.
Judge Orders North Texas Districts to Remove Ten Commandments Posters
Arlington, Frisco and Fort Worth are among the seven DFW districts that will have to take down posters in the coming weeks.
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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.
Another Pro Sports Team is Kinda-Sorta Asking Dallas to Build Them Something
Representatives for Dallas’ women’s soccer team told council members that building a new training facility is vital to their success.
Who Are the Highest-Paid Dallas County Employees?
Here’s a list of the 25 highest-paid Dallas County employees as of November 2025.
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Crackdown on Foreign Students Hits Grad Schools Hardest, New Data Reveals
Although undergraduate international student populations grew this fall, graduate enrollment plummeted.