World Cup Warmup: Here’s What To Know About the Copa America in North Texas
A prestigious, historically significant soccer tournament including Brazil and Lionel Messi hits North Texas, with a few matches at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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Even After the ACLU Stepped In, Princeton ISD Canceled Its Pride Event
The Princeton Independent School District could face litigation from the ACLU of Texas for canceling a Pride month event in the district.
UPDATED: Robert Morris of Gateway Church Resigns Following Sexual Abuse Allegations
The prominent pastor from Southlake admits to some wrongdoing, but has yet to respond specifically to the allegations reported over the weekend.
New North Texas Golf Course Named One of the Best in the U.S.
It hasn’t been around long, but it’s made quite the impression already.
Half of Dallas ISD Students Scored Zero on Writing STAAR, but Some Blame AI Grading
An automated scoring engine built on language processing software now grades up to 75% of written answers to state tests.
Let’s All Freak Out Online Together After the Mavericks’ NBA Finals Loss
It was a fun ride. Until it wasn’t.
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Plano Woman Behind 2022 Racist Attack Sentenced to Jail Time
Esmeralda Upton unleashed a racist tirade against a group of Indian American women in Plano. Now, she’ll serve time in jail for the hate crime.
Dallas Animal Services Gets Assistance From Operation Kindness With New Hub
Facing vet shortages and capacity issues, the local shelter has long needed this kind of help.
Speeding Cameras and DWI Checkpoints, Dallas Police Introduce Legislative Agenda
Dallas Police hope using cameras for traffic enforcement could help combat inconsistent monitoring caused by short staffing.
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From City to SCOTUS, Amarillo Stands at Center of Abortion Legislation
Challenges to abortion access fail on municipal, federal levels, with Amarillo at the center of both debates.
A Parker County Teen Confessed to Murdering His Family, and It’s Really Disturbing
Almost four months after 17-year-old Jake Evans calmly confessed to a 911 operator that he had just murdered his mother and sister at their Aledo home — “It’s weird,” he said. “I wasn’t even angry with them. It just kind of happened.” — the teen’s written account of what happened…
Dallas Observer Shares Spring Drive Results, Names Jennifer Robinson Director of Membership
Our members support local, independent journalism in Dallas (and get cool perks), and we have a new leader at the helm.
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Experts Say Dallas Has a Squatter Problem and State Lawmakers Are Ready to Evict
State lawmakers were left “outraged” after hearing stories of Texas homeowners battling to evict squatters.
Texas Wants You To Give Up Your Privacy So You Can Access Online Porn
A new law in Texas has porn sites taking pictures of users and their IDs to verify ages. It could have a chilling effect on consumers of adult content.
Lou Lopez Sénéchal of the Dallas Wings Is Back in the Game
The talented WNBA guard played ball at UConn and in Europe before making her way to Texas, where she had to recover from a major injury before making her debut.
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Plano ISD To Close 4 Schools, Move Elementary School for the Deaf
Davis Elementary has been a vital resource for deaf children and their families, and some parents fear that a new location could bring unwelcome changes.
In Texas Monthly Eric Johnson Avoids the Questions Local Media Have Been Asking
Eric Johnson rarely speaks with a local or state media outlet. It’s even more rare when he actually answers our questions.
Old Sin and Stealing Churches: This Week in Local Pastors Behaving Badly
One prominent pastor cited years-old “sin” as the reason for his departure, and another Dallas pastor is sentenced to 35 years for fraudulent property deeds.
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Dallas City Council Wants To Slow the Roll on North Texas High Speed Railroad
Dallas City Council is making clear its lack of support for a 75-foot tall high-speed railway track downtown.
Dallas County Budget Short Tens of Millions of Dollars
As a result of the massive budget shortfall, Dallas County could freeze countywide hiring and projects, and change overtime policies.
In Many Dallas Suburbs, Police Oversight Is Handled In-House, for Better or Worse
Civilian police oversight doesn’t exist in many North Texas suburbs. Some advocates believe it should be everywhere, regardless of a city’s size.
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Readers Respond: Dallas Christian School Coach Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child
Few things can provoke the anger of readers the way the arrest of a Christian private school teacher for child sexual assault did.