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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 10h

Dallas is the latest social media target of a book dedicated to harshly judging U.S. cities.

🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/book-based-on-judging-u-s-cities-says-dallas-is-douchylvania-40604465/

Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 11h

Now THIS is how you mosh properly.

🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/best-of-dallas/2025/arts-and-entertainment/

Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 12h

ICYMI: The rainbow crosswalks paving the way for pedestrians along Cedar Springs Road could be in jeopardy thanks to a directive issued by Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday afternoon.

Dallas Wants to Hear From Abbott Before Removing Rainbow Crosswalks

The governor announced Wednesday that any cities sporting “political ideologies” on the roads could lose state and federal funds.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 13h

The 250-year-old entertainment district is getting kicked while it’s down.

🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/dallas-deep-ellum-businesses-struggle-with-construction-crime-40604331/

Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 14h

We chatted with possibly the most credible source out there about fair food.

Watch Cookie Monster Talk Cookie Chaos at the State Fair of Texas

Cookie Monster was at the fair recently and we talked cookies and Big Tex.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 15h

You deserve some pizza. Actually. Go get some.

The 15 Best Pizza Spots in Dallas

When it comes to pizza, Dallas just about has it all.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 16h

Cockfighting busts are far from rare in North Texas, and cracking down on the parties involved has been a large-scale effort from animal rights groups, law enforcement agencies and legislators.

Dallas Is A Hotbed For Cockfighting. Animal Rights Activists Are Ready For The Ring

A bill to strengthen cockfighting laws failed last session. But a new bill at the federal level has Texas support, and it could be the trigger for necessary trickle down changes.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 17h

You sure about that, Greg? You sure?

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

You sure about that, Greg? You sure?

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 18h

The Old East Dallas cocktail lounge, which houses Norris' Rainbow Cat kitchen, will also host a monthly dinner.

Chef Misti Norris Channels Petra and the Beast with New Dinner Series

The Old East Dallas cocktail lounge, which houses Norris' Rainbow Cat kitchen, will also host a monthly dinner.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 1d

You've worked hard, time for a cocktail. Here are 100 of our favorite bars, including the top 12 ranked.

Top 100 Bars: Our Annual List of the Best Bars in Dallas, Ranked

You've worked hard, time for a cocktail. Here are 100 of our favorite bars, including the top 12 ranked.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 1d

Tag yourselves — we're "gay outpost."

A Map Based on Judging U.S. Cities Says Dallas Is 'Douchylvania'

Tag yourselves — we're "gay outpost."

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 1d

We hosted our third members-only supper club this week, and the team at Ayahuasca Cantina really pulled out all the stops.

Want in on the fun? Become a member today!

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 1d

A bill to strengthen cockfighting laws failed last session. But a new bill at the federal level has Texas support, and it could be the trigger for necessary trickle down changes.

Dallas Is A Hotbed For Cockfighting. Animal Rights Activists Are Ready For The Ring

A bill to strengthen cockfighting laws failed last session. But a new bill at the federal level has Texas support, and it could be the trigger for necessary trickle down changes.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 1d

Rilo Kiley's reunion tour hit The Bomb Factory, with their classics sounding better than ever and everyone basking in nostalgia.

Rilo Kiley's First Dallas Show in 17 Years Brought Back the 2000s

Rilo Kiley's reunion tour hit The Bomb Factory, with their classics sounding better than ever and everyone basking in nostalgia.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 1d

Scary movies are a trademark of spooky season, but the growth of prestige television has provided more than a few great options to check out at home.

🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/screams-on-the-small-screen-5-shows-to-binge-this-spooky-season-40604037/

Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 1d

Celebrate the legacy of the best horror film ever made and its companion documentary, Chain Reactions, both haunting the Texas Theatre on Oct. 17 and 23.

Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s Nightmare Still Echoes Beyond the Lone Star State in New Doc

Celebrate the legacy of the best horror film ever made and its companion documentary, Chain Reactions, both haunting the Texas Theatre on Oct. 17 and 23.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 1d

From "the great construction boondoggle" to the "absurdity of help," one venue owner shares his struggle to survive.

Deep Ellum Is Dying and the City Is Holding the Shovel

From "the great construction boondoggle" to the "absurdity of help," one venue owner shares his struggle to survive.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 1d

Law enforcement officials and the surveillance company previously told reporters the camera queries were to aid a missing persons investigation.

83,000 License Plate Cameras Later, North Texas Cops Exposed for Abortion Hunt

Law enforcement officials and the surveillance company previously told reporters the camera queries were to aid a missing persons investigation.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 2d

From the death of an iconic haunted house experience in Waxahachie rises a new fall fantasy.

Scarborough's Hollow Reimagines Fall Fun to Replace Screams Halloween Theme Park

From the death of an iconic haunted house experience in Waxahachie rises a new fall fantasy.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 2d

Fresh off ACL Fest 2025, Wet Leg traveled to South Side Ballroom and displayed their staying power, which outlasts a sense of novelty.

Wet Leg Delivers a Knockout Blow During Rowdy, Raw Dallas Show

Fresh off ACL Fest 2025, Wet Leg traveled to South Side Ballroom and displayed their staying power, which outlasts a sense of novelty.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 2d

From Ryan Muprhy's Monsters: The Ed Gein Story to new additions to franchise classics like Alien these shows are worth the scare.

Screams on the Small Screen: 5 Shows to Binge This Spooky Season

From Ryan Muprhy's Monsters: The Ed Gein Story to new additions to franchise classics like Alien these shows are worth the scare.

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 2d

It's not going to be the same without Luka, and we're still not cool with seeing him in a Lakers uniform, but who else is going to at least give the team a chance to impress us this year?

Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 2d

This is the first K-pop band to ever play ACL.

🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/acl-fest-2025-weekend-one-photo-recap-40603267/

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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 2d

STAYC will make their hotly anticipated return to Texas for a headline show at Irving’s The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on Oct. 10.

🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/stayc-stay-tuned-dallas-interview-40602498/

Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 2d

The governor announced Wednesday that any cities sporting “political ideologies” on the roads could lose state and federal funds.

Dallas Wants to Hear From Abbott Before Removing Rainbow Crosswalks

The governor announced Wednesday that any cities sporting “political ideologies” on the roads could lose state and federal funds.

www.dallasobserver.com

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