Editorial Voice Archives | Dallas Observer

Americans keep voting for scandal‑prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win

Charlie Hunt — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500

The 2026 midterm elections will feature at least two scandal-plagued candidates, including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

End of an era: Pizza Hut’s private equity sale marks the fall of a North Texas empire

Jeff Siegel — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:07:21 -0500

So does this mean no more personal pan pizzas for reading over the summer?

In memory of Neiman Marcus

Emma Ruby — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0500

The 112-year-old downtown Dallas department store will shutter Sept. 30, for good this time. Rest in peace.

John Cornyn hopes naming highway for Trump is road to senate reelection

Kelly Dearmore — Wed, 13 May 2026 09:54:22 -0500

The senator from Texas wants to name some thing big after a president who really likes having things named after him.

Observer‘s spring membership drive tops goal

Patrick Williams — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:33:45 -0500

Your generosity flowered, delivering more than $10k to support local reporting.

DoorDash Grandma doesn’t need to save 4 cents on taxes, she needs a living wage

Jeff Siegel — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:15:00 -0500

As North Texas rents skyrocket, viral 'heartwarming' stories of working seniors are starting to look a lot more like horror stories.

This Spring, Keep the Dallas Observer Blossoming

Patrick Williams — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:53:59 -0500

Become a member this month and help us grow.

You Ask, We Answer: Introducing the Weekly WTF

Lauren Antonoff Hart — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:07:19 -0500

The only thing better than journalism made for you, is journalism inspired by you. Submit your questions about life in Dallas so we can investigate.

Dallas Observer Audience Survey Now Open

Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:28 -0600

Dallas Observer Audience Survey Now Open" />Let's talk, Dallas. By taking our audience survey, you'll give us critical insight into what you expect (and want) from the Observer.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Show Is About Business, Not Politics

Jared Bahir Browsh — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:57:20 -0600

The NFL is looking to expand its reach into Latin America and into the world.