Thanks to Florida Troll, Texas Schools May Soon Sport Arabic ‘In God We Trust’ Posters
Thanks to a Florida activist, Texas schools may soon see “In God We Trust” posters written in Arabic.
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Brianna Baucum Said CPS Unfairly Took Her Child. Her Former Supporters No Longer Believe Her.
A community rallied around the UT-Arlington student after she lost custody of her daughter. Now, some think her entire story was built on lies.
Trial Underway for Activists Who Protested for Removal of Confederate Monuments in Gainesville
The trial begins for three protesters who demanded the removal of a Confederate monument in Gainesville.
Extradited from Honduras, Alleged Nicaraguan Cocaine Trafficker to Face Trial in Texas
The U.S. calls him Raduan Omar Zamora Mayorga, but the alleged drug trafficker reportedly has many identities and aliases. Some know him as José Luis Oliva Meza, others by monikers like “The Lord of the Skies” and “The Boss of Bosses.” Now, the 41-year-old Nicaraguan national will stand trial in…
Local Environmental Justice Group Blasts City of Dallas over Racial Equity Plan
Environmental justice group SSR calls out the Dallas City Council for not informing the public and rushing a vote on their proposed equity plan.
Calling on Freelance Writers: The Dallas Observer‘s News Desk Is Looking for Pitches
Do you enjoy combing through public records? Do you keep a watchful eye on what’s happening at City Hall? Do you keep up with soaring rental costs and the impact they’re having on Dallas neighborhoods? In short, do you have your thumb on Dallas’ news pulse? If so, we’ve got…
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On the Bright Side, Dallas’ Flash Floods Put a ‘Dent’ Into The Drought
Some Dallas residents and businesses struggled to stay afloat during this week’s deluge.
‘Back to Dallas’: The Patriot Voice’s QAnon Con Is Coming Home
Dallas is gearing up for another QAnon Convention.
The Dallas Observer Is Hiring a Staff Writer to Join Its News Desk
The Dallas Observer is looking for a staff writer to join our news desk. In case that’s unclear, we are an alternative weekly newspaper looking to hire a journalist – yes, in this day and age – to cover news in one of the nation’s fastest growing cities. What do…
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‘There Isn’t Anywhere to Go’: Some Dallas-Fort Worth Renters Struggle as Prices Continue to Swell
Rent in Dallas has a July year-over-year increase of 16%, making housing even less affordable for many people
From ‘In God We Trust’ to Bullet Shields, the New Schoolyear’s on Track to Become a Dumpster Fire
From hardened campuses to teacher resignations, Texas schools are already facing a difficult year.
Here’s Why the DOJ Is Investigating the Southern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee has been subpoenaed on allegations of sexual abuse of members for decades
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Attorney Mark Melton Claims Dallas County Court Forged Document in Eviction Case
Mark Melton claims a clerk with the eviction court handling his client’s case filed a forged hearing notice. The court says it didn’t happen.
Feds Indict Dozens Over Alleged Drone Smuggling Operation Lifting Drugs into Texas Prisons
It was a massive operation, the Department of Justice in East Texas says, and the latest case of drones being used to airlift drugs, weapons and other contraband into prisons in the state. An 11-count indictment, announced in a DOJ press release Friday, includes 42 defendants, though around half of…
Hey, Texas: Turn ‘Lights Out’ This Fall to Help Save Migratory Birds
A campaign called “Lights Out Texas” is asking residents to turn out lights at night in an effort to save the birds.
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In May, Some 270 Gallons of Sewage from Wilmer Sprayed into Dallas County’s Goat Island Preserve
In late May, people roaming around Goat Island Preserve may have smelled raw sewage. It wasn’t their imagination.
‘Expect Delays’: At Some DFW Schools, the Wheels on the Bus Might Be Going Nowhere Fast
Texas school buses are having long delays, possibly due to a bus driver shortage
Dallas Attorney Rayshun Jackson Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison Over Money Laundering
After pleading guilty to the charges in September 2021, Rayshun Jackson was sentenced to five years in federal prison for conspiring to launder money for what he thought was a drug trafficking operation.
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Crypto Fail: Dallas Mavs’ Mark Cuban Sued Over Alleged ‘Ponzi Scheme’
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is facing a lawsuit for allegedly participating in a crypto “Ponzi scheme.”
Greg Abbott Enlists Chuck Norris in Bizarre PSA to Promote School Safety in Face of Mass Shootings
In the wake of the mass shooting that left 21 people, including 19 children, dead in Uvalde, Texas officials and lawmakers have floated a few out-there ideas about how to keep students safe in the classroom. Some suggested more guns on campuses, an idea that likely doesn’t sit well with…
Thank You, Weather Gods: North Texans Can Expect to See Cooler Temperatures Soon
North Texans could soon get some relief from the hot weather.
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With Midterms Nearing, Elections Administrators in Texas and Elsewhere Face Threats, Harassment
In November, Texans across the state will head to the polls to cast their votes in midterm elections widely viewed as a referendum on President Joe Biden’s first two years in office. But as state and national races heat up, election administrators in Texas and elsewhere are facing harassment, conspiracy…