The Dallas Observer publishes daily news and analysis on politics, business, social justice, sports, crime, education and the environment.

Under the dim lights of the Lower East Side’s Maison Nur, art world luminaries gathered to celebrate Observer’s Art Power Index—and each other. From the impassioned speeches to the sharp...

Join us in the newsroom with Naomi Alderman, to discuss power, technology and the importance of not turning on each other. After 54 years, Jonathan Crowther is stepping down as judge of The …

Feb 4, 2026 · On Jan. 28, Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a probe into three North Texas businesses that he believes may be scamming the visa process.

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4 days ago · Plano and Melissa students joined protests as Gov. Abbott tells state officials to investigate districts believed to encourage or facilitate walkouts. A survey of more than 20,000 teens suggests...

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3 days ago · Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend said professor Susan Ostermann’s public advocacy for abortion rights should disqualify her from leading the Liu Institute. To uncover the …

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4 days ago · Once a predominantly white city, this northern 'burb ranks high in the nation in ethnic, birthplace and linguistic diversity.