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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/news/dallas-affordable-housing-shortage-40647728/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40647728 Emma Ruby https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/dallas-affordable-housing-shortage-40647728/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600 The Child Poverty Action Lab’s annual report details the challenges facing low-income renters across Big D.]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/dallas-affordable-housing-shortage-40647728/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer 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sprouting up in Big D, but not nearly as often as other places. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/dallas-trails-other-texas-cities-for-affordable-housing-construction-40639251/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/dallas-rent-relief-doesnt-come-for-low-income-renters-40635361/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40635361 Emma Ruby https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/dallas-rent-relief-doesnt-come-for-low-income-renters-40635361/#respond Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:30:00 -0600 The price of Dallas' least expensive rental units is creeping towards the median, meaning more pressure for those who can rarely afford it. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/dallas-rent-relief-doesnt-come-for-low-income-renters-40635361/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/dallas-suburb-near-the-top-of-the-u-haul-growth-index-40634876/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40634876 Kelly Dearmore https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/dallas-suburb-near-the-top-of-the-u-haul-growth-index-40634876/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0600 Lots of people are moving into the Dallas area, but many are heading to one 'burb in particular. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/dallas-suburb-near-the-top-of-the-u-haul-growth-index-40634876/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/dallasites-facing-eviction-usually-just-need-a-little-more-time-40633210/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40633210 Emma Ruby https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/dallasites-facing-eviction-usually-just-need-a-little-more-time-40633210/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0600 News An analysis by the Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center found that a majority of Dallasites facing eviction avoid repeat lawsuits. ]]> 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https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/collin-countys-controversial-epic-city-to-move-ahead-as-the-meadow-40632630/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:33:35 -0600 News EPIC City, now called 'The Meadow' will consist of homes, parks, schools and houses of worship, including a new mosque. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/collin-countys-controversial-epic-city-to-move-ahead-as-the-meadow-40632630/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/north-texas-suburb-ranked-high-for-property-tax-burden-in-us-40632542/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40632542 Kelly Dearmore https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/north-texas-suburb-ranked-high-for-property-tax-burden-in-us-40632542/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0600 Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth homeowners aren't faring much better according to the recent report. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/north-texas-suburb-ranked-high-for-property-tax-burden-in-us-40632542/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/high-home-turnover-in-this-north-texas-city-is-good-news-for-house-hunters-40625499/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40625499 Kelly Dearmore https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/high-home-turnover-in-this-north-texas-city-is-good-news-for-house-hunters-40625499/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:30:00 -0600 A new report brings encouragement for people looking to buy a new home soon. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/high-home-turnover-in-this-north-texas-city-is-good-news-for-house-hunters-40625499/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer