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Bunny Kinney sits on a bed in a pink bedroom wearting a bright orange beanie and striped green shirt
Dallas Life

The Tastemaker From Plano: How Bunny Kinney Defined Cool For a Generation

By Preston BartaFebruary 25, 2026

A suburban misfit turned boredom, thrift store hunts and an M83 album cover into a blueprint for global coolness.

James Talarico Jasmine Crockett
Politics & Government

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

By Emma RubyFebruary 13, 2026

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

Theresa Rowley traveled to Ireland to meet her situationship.
Dallas Life

A Dallas Woman Traveled to Ireland to Find a Boyfriend. He Still Cheated.

By Alyssa FieldsFebruary 9, 2026

Dallas influencer Theresa Rowley both found and lost international love over Instagram direct message. At least one of her flights to her Irish boyfriend was sponsored.

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Dallas Life

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

By Preston BartaDecember 31, 2025

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.

Dallas Life

Remembering 6 Dallas Cultural Pillars We Lost in 2025

By Preston BartaDecember 26, 2025

From capturing fans with athletic prowess to bringing joy to millions with a viral dance, these figures were tough losses in 2025.

Dallas Life

The Wildest Moments in Dallas in 2025

By Preston Barta and OthersDecember 23, 2025

From bizarre crimes to viral scandals, these are some of the biggest moments that defined Dallas in 2025.

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Quenlin Blackwell
Film, TV & Streaming

Under Her Influence: Quenlin Blackwell’s Viral Journey from Allen to Hollywood

By Alex GonzalezDecember 18, 2025

The Gen Z content creator grew up on social media. Now, she dominates it.

Education

SMU Law School Relocation Plan Upsets Alumni

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 15, 2025

A plan to move SMU’s Dedman School of Law has riled alumni, faculty and students who enjoy the beauty of the historic law quad.

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Restaurants

Can Whataburger Detain You? Reddit’s Got Answers.

By Tyler DanielsDecember 9, 2025

Better act right or you might get locked in the cooler.

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Performing Arts

Keller Knuckleballer is Running Away to Join the Circus of The Indianapolis Clowns

By Preston BartaDecember 9, 2025

Fisher Polydoroff is rewriting baseball’s playbook with a knuckleball, a saxophone and a time-traveling alter ego as he joins the Savannah Bananas’ baseball league.

Dallas Life

Katy Trail Dating Show Takes Viewers Inside The Dallas Dating Scene … Kind Of

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 8, 2025

With a tiny red cup and a mini microphone, Elsbeth Weempe is bringing hope to Dallas daters. Or at least a portion of them.

Damian LeVeck
Politics & Government

‘Citizen Journalist’ and Dallas HERO Head Damien LeVeck Sets City Hall on Fire on X

By Emma RubyDecember 3, 2025

“Mr. Mayor, if I could please have the attention of the full council?” LeVeck asks. “They are very rudely speaking through mine and other people’s speeches.” 

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Critic's Notebook

Watch BigXThaPlug and Post Malone Hit the Countryside in Their Video for “Cold”

By Eric DiepNovember 21, 2025

Fans have been asking for a country rap song from two of Dallas’ biggest artists. Finally, it has arrived.

Performing Arts

McKinney’s Emily Nicole Carruth Gives a Hilarious Voice to Your Annoying Household Objects

By Preston BartaNovember 20, 2025

The woman you’ve seen on your timelines performing skits as inanimate objects is one of social media’s fastest rising stars.

Critic's Notebook

BigXThaPlug and Luke Combs Bleeped Out During “Pray Hard” CMA Awards Performance

By Eric DiepNovember 20, 2025

Entire seconds of BigXThaPlug and Luke Combs’ performance were bleeped out during the broadcast, with the offensive words unclear.

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Concerts

Post Malone Is Performing at Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving Halftime Show

By Eric DiepNovember 16, 2025

Following a social media teaser, it was confirmed that Post Malone will perform a Thanksgiving halftime show at AT&T Stadium.

Critic's Notebook

Janet Jackson Was at Alan Palomo and DJ Sober’s LadyLove Party Saturday Night

By Eric DiepNovember 16, 2025

Janet Jackson was in Dallas on Saturday, hitting up DJ Sober’s monthly party at LadyLove to enjoy a cosmic disco voyage.

Features

People Would Rather Go to a Concert Than Have Sex

By Eric DiepNovember 14, 2025

According to a new survey by Live Nation, music fans are choosing to see their favorite artists perform over getting some.

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Dallas Life

Urine Trouble: North Texas ‘Piss Bandits’ Are Going Viral for Steady Stream of Mischief

By Preston BartaNovember 13, 2025

The trend involves anonymous urinators, football fields and a bizarre TikTok saga that has us all questioning our life choices.

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Opinion | Editorial Voice

Trump Suggests Tariff ‘Dividend’ for All. Maybe We’ll Buy a Unicorn

By Dallas Observer StaffNovember 11, 2025

Here are 10 things we would do with a $2,000 ‘tariff dividend’ — whatever that is.

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Critic's Notebook

Video: Leon Bridges Is Back Busking in Bishop Arts

By Eric DiepNovember 10, 2025

Leon Bridges just casually busked in front of Lockhart Smokehouse in Bishop Arts over the weekend. No big deal.

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Critic's Notebook

Watch: Doechii Dances on the DJ Booth at LadyLove

By Eric DiepNovember 6, 2025

We’re reliving this moment with Doechii in Bishop Arts before she announces the 2026 Grammy nominees tomorrow.

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