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Online Influencers Could Help Bring Young People to Politics, But Can Also Cause Harm

Emma Ruby — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:02:30 -0600

Texas’ senate primary election has divided Democrats and been a boon for content creators hoping to go viral.

Say Hello to the Dallas Observer’s New Staff Writer, Austin Wood

Kelly Dearmore — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:34:05 -0600

We're excited about what our new addition has in store for you.

How a North Texas Director Turns 30-Second Commercials Into Resonant Art

Alec Spicer — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:46:28 -0600

A true poet of prime time, Nolan Goff channels the spirit and scenery of North Texas into national commercials with stars like Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Dallas Dialed Up Nostalgia in 2025 by Partying Like it Was 1999

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:30:00 -0600

From old-school landlines to roller rinks, Dallas is riding a wave of millennial nostalgia, proving that what once was old is new (and cooler) again.

Disc Deals in DFW: Where to Sell Your Old DVDs to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck

Alec Spicer — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:57:24 -0600

We hit the road with the same four films to see which local shop pays top dollar for your cinema collection — field reporting, if you will.

Observer Membership Has Its Privileges: A Party With Us

Patrick Williams — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:43:53 -0600

Observer Membership Has Its Privileges: A Party With Us" />You supported our journalism in 2025, now we want to give our supporters a gift to get ready for another year of storytelling. Join us Dec. 17 at The Grapevine Bar.

UT Dallas is Trying to Punish a Student Editor for Editing

Kelly Dearmore — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600

UT Dallas has consistently been accused of free speech violations in recent years.

From Unhoused to the Airwaves, RB Harris Has Paved His Own Journey at KUZU 92.9 FM

Alec Spicer — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0600

From spinning records to bridging cultures, Richard Brian 'RB' Harris transforms a North Texas studio into a global stage for unheard voices.

MAGA Podcaster Katie Miller’s Bad Bunny Trap Question Backfires

mike — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:54:38 -0600

Stephen Miller's wife could not fool Dallas Cowboys Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones.

Dallas Observer Kicks Off End-of-Year Membership Drive

Patrick Williams — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600

Dallas Observer Kicks Off End-of-Year Membership Drive" />What a year it’s been. And now we’re setting out to raise $30,000 to power our newsroom.