Nearly 100 Extremist Groups Still Operate in Texas
Texas remains a leading state for hate groups promoting neo-Nazi, anti-government and anti-LGBTQ ideals.
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Gun Used in New Orleans Attack Was Purchased in Arlington, FBI Says
Investigators confirmed Shamsud-Din Jabbar visited North Texas weeks before plowing a truck through Bourbon Street revelers.
UPDATE: Snow is Likely on Its Way. Here’s What to Expect from The Polar Vortex
Or, you know, maybe just wear a sweater and long pants. You never can tell with Texas weather.
Some Schools in North Texas Will Close This Year
Find out which 11 Dallas-area schools will shut their doors forever later this year are.
4 Years After Jan. 6 Insurrection, North Texans Remain in Jail for the Attack
These locals might soon benefit from Donald Trump’s November victory.
Baby Abandoning on the Rise in Texas Reveals Lack of Education
Texas allows mothers to anonymously relinquish parental rights, but babies are still illegally abandoned.
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Will Silver Line Construction End in 2025? More Projects Also Set for Completion.
The Dallas North Tollway Expansion and historic Forest Theater could be among the developments wrapping up construction.
Headlights Are Getting Brighter. That’s a Problem for Some.
Texas adopted federal limitations for headlight brightness, but experts say it’s not enough to curb the hazards of LED lights.
Here Are the Oldest Elected Officials in Texas in 2025
Politicians’ ages are being debated nationwide.
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Truck Used by Suspect in Bourbon Street Attack Registered to Houston Man
42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar has been identified as the suspect in the New Orleans terrorist attack.
New Year’s Resolutions for the Dallas Cowboys
This year can be better for the Cowboys, but a few changes need to happen.
‘Bunch of Crooks’: Dallas County Officers Report Missing Pay Before Christmas
For the second time in two years, the U.S. Department of Labor is investigating reports of unpaid wages in Dallas County.
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You May Have Overlooked These Observer News Stories
We publish a lot of Dallas news, and some of it doesn’t get the attention we wish it would.
NYE Drone Show at Reunion Tower Cancelled After Orlando Accident
The FAA suspended a North Texas company’s drone license amid investigations into an incident that left a child hospitalized.
The Worst of Dallas: 4 Moments That Earned Our City’s Bum Steer Award in 2024
Texas Monthly conferred its annual dishonor on Jerry Jones for the Cowboys’ losing record. We have some other ideas.
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New Texas Laws Beginning in 2025
New year, new laws. Relaxed vehicular laws and expanded criminal justice reform are among the changes.
Garland Mayor Goes Hard in Viral Holiday Video
Garland’s top elected official weighs in on the age-old debate over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie.
3 Texas Legislature Bills for 2025 That Make Austin (Really) Weird
Lawmakers have filed thousands of bills since November, but a few stand out as especially bizarre.
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Notable North Texas Deaths in 2024
These people left undeniable marks on North Texas.
The 5 Most Trending Google Searches for 2024 in Dallas
Apparently everyone was looking for a certain type of movie theater this year.
Texas Lawmakers Dominate Social Media as X Becomes Home for Conservatives
With nearly 20,000 X posts between them, Texas politicians Chip Roy and Ted Cruz were this year’s most online lawmakers.
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Airships and Armillary Spheres: North Texas UFO Sightings Over the Years
Not all UFO sightings are created equal, but most of them are pretty entertaining. North Texas has been home to many.