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Dairy-ette is a classic diner straight out of 1956.

Readers Share Their Favorite Old Dallas Restaurants

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 23, 2026

Prince Hamburgers, Charcoal Broiler, Highland Park Cafeteria and Celebration are some of the most beloved and long-standing gems in Dallas.

‘What a Stupid Law’: Readers Outraged After Venues Forced to Drop Covers

By Eric DiepOctober 25, 2025

The Free Man Lounge and Revelers Hall owners made their issues with the City of Dallas public about the removal of a cover for live music.

Anti-Trump sign depicting him as Mario Bros. toadstool.

‘Just Another Fad Created by Foreign Actors’: No Kings Haters and Supporters Battle It Out

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 25, 2025

Readers from the far right and liberal left duked it out in the comments section. Who came out on top?

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‘That Leaves Houston Without the Perfect Name Now’: Readers on Dallas Being Dubbed ‘Douchylvania’

By Alec SpicerOctober 17, 2025

Fort Worth folk take a few shots at Dallas over our Judgmental Map. At least we ranked one.

‘Still Mad, Still Watching’: Mavs Fans Struggle to Move On Without Luka Before New Season

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 14, 2025

Luka is gone, Cooper is here. Have you made peace with the trade that rocked the sports world yet? Fans everywhere are still figuring it out.

Every Problem In Texas Has Been Solved, Except for Colorful Crosswalks, Apparently

By Dallas Observer ReadersOctober 11, 2025

You sure about that, Greg? You sure?

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Charlie Kirk

If They Can Bring Charlie Kirk Back, I’m Expecting Big Things from Jesus this Easter.

By Kelly DearmoreSeptember 27, 2025

Observer readers sound off on our story about an AI version of the conservative pundit preaching from beyond the grave.

‘Now Texas A&M is Another Institution on That List of Cowards’

By Dallas Observer ReadersSeptember 19, 2025

Readers agreed with a recent opinion piece that argued Texas A&M’s recent firing of an educator isn’t a good look.

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Cheers for Volunteers Keeping an Eye on ICE

By Dallas Observer ReadersSeptember 2, 2025

Some of the comments were’t so nice, but here’s to the ones that were!

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Ten Commandments

Reader: ‘I’m Shocked to Hear the Dallas Observer is Supporting This Policy’

By Kelly DearmoreJuly 19, 2025

Observer readers have some provocative ideas about what Texas classrooms should have next to the Ten Commandments.

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Reader: ‘South Side Ballroom Does Not Belong Here’

By Eric DiepJuly 12, 2025

Observer readers gave us their opinions on what we highlighted in our best music venues list.

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Reader: ‘Literally the worst list without the real good tacos.’

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and OthersJune 28, 2025

There are a lot of good tacos around here, you guys. After our initial list of the best 12, here are others to try.

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Reddit Debates the Worst Fast-Food Restaurants: ‘Smells Like Bread in a Dishwasher’

By Nick ReynoldsJune 25, 2025

We couldn’t help but get lured into the comic hellscape that Reddit channeled in this thread.

Reader: Rob Schneider Was Never Funny To Begin With

By Dallas Observer ReadersJune 7, 2025

Who knew the guy from The Hot Chick would inspire such a dust-up in our Facebook comments?

The Green Room in Dallas

Readers Respond: Pour One Out for These Beloved, Bygone Restaurants, Too

By Dallas Observer Readers and OthersMay 22, 2025

Our story about the closed restaurants we miss stirred up some happy memories of meals gone by.

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Texas Public Schools Aren’t Sunday Schools

By Mickey Dollens and Ryan DudleyMay 22, 2025

A bill requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments mirrors the one being challenged in Louisiana courts.

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How Does The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow Film Compare to Other Pop Culture Swings?

By Simon PruittMay 20, 2025

The Canadian superstar aims for the pop culture mantle with a new album, tour and film. We look into how it’ll pay off.

Competing Texas Bills Battle Over the Healing of Our Children

Competing Texas Bills Battle Over the Healing of Our Children

By Rev. Amy MooreMay 14, 2025

Troubling reports suggest that juvenile justice changes must be made, but not all proposals are created equal.

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What Is Country? Purists Debate Real Versus Fake Online and Some Fans Aren’t Happy

By Tyler DanielsMay 13, 2025

It’s a good time to explore the disparity between older, twangy country music versus the new-aged sound.

Downtown Dallas

5 Worst Dallas Suburbs Ranked, According to Readers

By Kelly DearmoreMay 7, 2025

There are many North Texas suburbs, but these received the most hate, even if we don’t think they necessarily deserve it.

Chicks Martie Maguire (left) and Emily Robison perform as the Court Yard Hounds

Sisters Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire Charted Their Own Course 15 Years Ago with Court Yard Hounds

By Preston JonesApril 25, 2025

Two-thirds of the Chicks formed a country-rock side project in 2010, creating an album well worth a listen today.

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Reader: ‘When Vibrators and Dildos are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Have Vibrators and Dildos’

By Kelly DearmoreApril 5, 2025

Readers weigh in on Angela and Ken Paxton’s war on masturbation in Texas.

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