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Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Dallas Observer. letters@dallasobserver.com (Dallas Observer Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Dallas Observer Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/RSS-DAL_1320x825-100.jpg The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com 144 90 https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/anthony-davis-trade-brings-luka-nightmare-to-an-end-40641364/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40641364 Kelly Dearmore https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/anthony-davis-trade-brings-luka-nightmare-to-an-end-40641364/#respond Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:30:00 -0600 My fellow North Texans, our long (and painful) national nightmare is over. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/anthony-davis-trade-brings-luka-nightmare-to-an-end-40641364/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/sevys-dallas-closing-a-tribute-to-the-iconic-restaurant-40637049/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40637049 Lauren Drewes Daniels https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/sevys-dallas-closing-a-tribute-to-the-iconic-restaurant-40637049/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600 For 30 years, Jim Severson’s Park Cities staple was the ultimate neighborhood hangout. Now, a familiar Dallas story — rising rents and new landlords — is bringing the party to a close.]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/sevys-dallas-closing-a-tribute-to-the-iconic-restaurant-40637049/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/ouch-every-anthony-davis-injury-is-another-slap-to-mavs-fans-luka-lovers-faces-40634492/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40634492 Kelly Dearmore https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/ouch-every-anthony-davis-injury-is-another-slap-to-mavs-fans-luka-lovers-faces-40634492/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0600 No one hates Anthony Davis, but he reminds everyone about the one who got away. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/ouch-every-anthony-davis-injury-is-another-slap-to-mavs-fans-luka-lovers-faces-40634492/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/dallas-skies-pose-world-cup-2026-security-risk-40629361/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40629361 Kelly Dearmore https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/dallas-skies-pose-world-cup-2026-security-risk-40629361/#respond Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600 A national security expert points out where Arlington and other World Cup cities could be most vulnerable. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/dallas-skies-pose-world-cup-2026-security-risk-40629361/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/joppa-in-southern-dallas-is-tired-of-political-games-40629091/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40629091 Kelly Dearmore https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/joppa-in-southern-dallas-is-tired-of-political-games-40629091/#respond Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:30:00 -0600 Longtime residents of the Freedmen's Town in southern Dallas have been waiting for city leaders to keep their promises. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/joppa-in-southern-dallas-is-tired-of-political-games-40629091/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/texas-governors-anti-muslim-tactics-recall-racists-of-the-past-40628940/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40628940 Kelly Dearmore https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/texas-governors-anti-muslim-tactics-recall-racists-of-the-past-40628940/#respond Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:30:00 -0600 State opposition to American Muslims reminds a local community leader of the Civil Rights Movement. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/texas-governors-anti-muslim-tactics-recall-racists-of-the-past-40628940/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/dallas-doesnt-have-a-stray-cat-problem-it-has-a-cat-owner-problem-40625035/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40625035 Kelly Dearmore https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/dallas-doesnt-have-a-stray-cat-problem-it-has-a-cat-owner-problem-40625035/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:30:00 -0600 A Dallas resident has some thoughts on how some neighbors, and even himself, have handled being a cat parent. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/dallas-doesnt-have-a-stray-cat-problem-it-has-a-cat-owner-problem-40625035/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/ut-dallas-punishes-editor-restricts-free-speech-40623414/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40623414 Kelly Dearmore https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/ut-dallas-punishes-editor-restricts-free-speech-40623414/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600 UT Dallas has consistently been accused of free speech violations in recent years. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/ut-dallas-punishes-editor-restricts-free-speech-40623414/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/texas-proposition-3-could-make-jail-overcrowding-worse-40612006/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40612006 Kelly Dearmore https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/texas-proposition-3-could-make-jail-overcrowding-worse-40612006/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Prop. 3 would let judges deny bail for certain felony charges when risk or danger is shown. But that's already in the state Constitution. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/texas-proposition-3-could-make-jail-overcrowding-worse-40612006/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/michelin-star-for-new-dallas-restaurant-explained-sorta-40611689/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40611689 Lauren Drewes Daniels https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/michelin-star-for-new-dallas-restaurant-explained-sorta-40611689/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:50:30 -0500 Maybe it was a shooting star. Even the chef wondered why the award came so quickly. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/opinion/michelin-star-for-new-dallas-restaurant-explained-sorta-40611689/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer