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It feels like we've lived a thousand lifetimes since we lost our sweet Slovenian prince to the Lakers.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-wildest-moments-in-dallas-in-2025-40629067/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-wildest-moments-in-dallas-in-2025-40629067/
December 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It feels like we've lived a thousand lifetimes since we lost our sweet Slovenian prince to the Lakers.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-wildest-moments-in-dallas-in-2025-40629067/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-wildest-moments-in-dallas-in-2025-40629067/
Make the best out of an objectively shitty situation.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-bars-and-restaurant-dfw-airport-dallas-21130843/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-bars-and-restaurant-dfw-airport-dallas-21130843/
December 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Make the best out of an objectively shitty situation.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-bars-and-restaurant-dfw-airport-dallas-21130843/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-bars-and-restaurant-dfw-airport-dallas-21130843/
We hadn’t heard of this one before. So many scams. So hard to keep up.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/three-arrested-in-dallas-county-in-14-million-gift-card-scam-40628948/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/three-arrested-in-dallas-county-in-14-million-gift-card-scam-40628948/
December 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We hadn’t heard of this one before. So many scams. So hard to keep up.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/three-arrested-in-dallas-county-in-14-million-gift-card-scam-40628948/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/three-arrested-in-dallas-county-in-14-million-gift-card-scam-40628948/
Nearly 60% of Texas students are classified as economically disadvantaged, the report states.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/low-income-students-are-being-left-behind-in-higher-ed-push-40628931/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/low-income-students-are-being-left-behind-in-higher-ed-push-40628931/
December 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Nearly 60% of Texas students are classified as economically disadvantaged, the report states.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/low-income-students-are-being-left-behind-in-higher-ed-push-40628931/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/low-income-students-are-being-left-behind-in-higher-ed-push-40628931/
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December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Love the vibe. Love the writers. Love the hyper local coverage," said our member, Maureen, about supporting our paper.
If you, too, love the vibe, please consider becoming a Dallas Observer member today at https://dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org/support/?campaign=701V500000RwidrIAB
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Cafe Momentum is a nonprofit that employs young adults previously involved with the justice system and pays them fair, living wages to help teach them life skills, leadership and how to work in a restaurant.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
December 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Cafe Momentum is a nonprofit that employs young adults previously involved with the justice system and pays them fair, living wages to help teach them life skills, leadership and how to work in a restaurant.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
Blackwell says she always knew her social media presence would get her this far.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/under-her-influence-quenlin-blackwells-viral-journey-from-allen-to-hollywood-40625160/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/under-her-influence-quenlin-blackwells-viral-journey-from-allen-to-hollywood-40625160/
December 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Blackwell says she always knew her social media presence would get her this far.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/under-her-influence-quenlin-blackwells-viral-journey-from-allen-to-hollywood-40625160/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/under-her-influence-quenlin-blackwells-viral-journey-from-allen-to-hollywood-40625160/
The story goes that this concept is inspired by a Texan who developed an appreciation for Japan’s culinary traditions while on deployment after World War II.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
December 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The story goes that this concept is inspired by a Texan who developed an appreciation for Japan’s culinary traditions while on deployment after World War II.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
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December 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Accessible news is the gift that keeps on giving no matter the season.🗞
If you have valued our work this year, please consider becoming a Dallas Observer member at https://dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org/support/?campaign=701V500000RwidrIAB
If you have valued our work this year, please consider becoming a Dallas Observer member at https://dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org/support/?campaign=701V500000RwidrIAB
This week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/mixed-reaction-as-trump-might-reschedule-marijuana-40627335/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/mixed-reaction-as-trump-might-reschedule-marijuana-40627335/
December 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/mixed-reaction-as-trump-might-reschedule-marijuana-40627335/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/mixed-reaction-as-trump-might-reschedule-marijuana-40627335/
We can already hear the champagne pop.
🍾 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-best-nye-parties-in-dallas-40627777/
🍾 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-best-nye-parties-in-dallas-40627777/
December 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We can already hear the champagne pop.
🍾 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-best-nye-parties-in-dallas-40627777/
🍾 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-best-nye-parties-in-dallas-40627777/
How enforceable is an anti-trans bathroom bill in Texas, really?
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-ag-asks-for-pics-on-trans-bathroom-complaint-form-40627740/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-ag-asks-for-pics-on-trans-bathroom-complaint-form-40627740/
December 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
How enforceable is an anti-trans bathroom bill in Texas, really?
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-ag-asks-for-pics-on-trans-bathroom-complaint-form-40627740/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-ag-asks-for-pics-on-trans-bathroom-complaint-form-40627740/
You made it through Thanksgiving. Why not kick your feet up at any of these restaurants eager to host you this holiday season?
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/top-options-for-christmas-dining-in-dallas-13010894/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/top-options-for-christmas-dining-in-dallas-13010894/
December 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
You made it through Thanksgiving. Why not kick your feet up at any of these restaurants eager to host you this holiday season?
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/top-options-for-christmas-dining-in-dallas-13010894/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/top-options-for-christmas-dining-in-dallas-13010894/
Looking to do some holiday shopping today? Why not shop local and sustainable?
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-dallas-thrift-stores-and-vintage-shops-19032466/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-dallas-thrift-stores-and-vintage-shops-19032466/
December 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Looking to do some holiday shopping today? Why not shop local and sustainable?
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-dallas-thrift-stores-and-vintage-shops-19032466/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-dallas-thrift-stores-and-vintage-shops-19032466/
Some of our readers, like Amy, have been with us from the jump!
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The Observer has been delivering independent, accessible news to Dallasites since 1980, and our members help us keep going.
Become a member today at https://dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org/support/?campaign=701V500000RwidrIAB
December 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Some of our readers, like Amy, have been with us from the jump!
The Observer has been delivering independent, accessible news to Dallasites since 1980, and our members help us keep going.
Become a member today at https://dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org/support/?campaign=701V500000RwidrIAB
The Observer has been delivering independent, accessible news to Dallasites since 1980, and our members help us keep going.
Become a member today at https://dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org/support/?campaign=701V500000RwidrIAB
La Tiki Paisa is pushing out the best fish tacos in Dallas, served whole fish style with a pile of slaw, radishes, pickled red onions, cilantro and cucumbers over a bed of house-made salsa verde.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
La Tiki Paisa is pushing out the best fish tacos in Dallas, served whole fish style with a pile of slaw, radishes, pickled red onions, cilantro and cucumbers over a bed of house-made salsa verde.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
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December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If you're in a good mood, too, please consider contributing to our newsroom!🗞
Every dollar from our members helps to keep local, independent journalism alive.
Give today at https://dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org/support/?campaign=701V500000RwidrIAB
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Invest in local news that matters!
We're in the midst of our End-of-Year fundraising campaign, and we have until December 31 to raise $30,000.
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We're in the midst of our End-of-Year fundraising campaign, and we have until December 31 to raise $30,000.
🎁 GIVE TODAY at https://dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org/support/?campaign=701V500000RwidrIAB
December 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Invest in local news that matters!
We're in the midst of our End-of-Year fundraising campaign, and we have until December 31 to raise $30,000.
🎁 GIVE TODAY at https://dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org/support/?campaign=701V500000RwidrIAB
We're in the midst of our End-of-Year fundraising campaign, and we have until December 31 to raise $30,000.
🎁 GIVE TODAY at https://dallas-observer.fundjournalism.org/support/?campaign=701V500000RwidrIAB
As she has continued to grow up on social media, Blackwell, now 24, has defined what it means to be an ‘It Girl’ of Gen Z.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/under-her-influence-quenlin-blackwells-viral-journey-from-allen-to-hollywood-40625160/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/under-her-influence-quenlin-blackwells-viral-journey-from-allen-to-hollywood-40625160/
December 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As she has continued to grow up on social media, Blackwell, now 24, has defined what it means to be an ‘It Girl’ of Gen Z.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/under-her-influence-quenlin-blackwells-viral-journey-from-allen-to-hollywood-40625160/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/under-her-influence-quenlin-blackwells-viral-journey-from-allen-to-hollywood-40625160/
From the team behind Rye and Apothecary along Greenville Avenue in Dallas proper, the soul of this restaurant is a wood-fired hearth that kisses much of the menu.
🔗 See the full Top 50 Dallas restaurants at https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
🔗 See the full Top 50 Dallas restaurants at https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
From the team behind Rye and Apothecary along Greenville Avenue in Dallas proper, the soul of this restaurant is a wood-fired hearth that kisses much of the menu.
🔗 See the full Top 50 Dallas restaurants at https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
🔗 See the full Top 50 Dallas restaurants at https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
Come happy hour with us!
Here's how: https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/dallas-observer-members-holiday-happy-hour-40625043/
Here's how: https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/dallas-observer-members-holiday-happy-hour-40625043/
December 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Come happy hour with us!
Here's how: https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/dallas-observer-members-holiday-happy-hour-40625043/
Here's how: https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/dallas-observer-members-holiday-happy-hour-40625043/
Here are the spots that made the cut for the current edition of the Top 50 Restaurants in the Dallas metro area right now.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Here are the spots that made the cut for the current edition of the Top 50 Restaurants in the Dallas metro area right now.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
Due to the reported highest demand for World Cup tickets in history, fans are now able to enter for the chance to purchase tickets.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/how-to-get-dallas-world-cup-tickets-40625630/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/how-to-get-dallas-world-cup-tickets-40625630/
December 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Due to the reported highest demand for World Cup tickets in history, fans are now able to enter for the chance to purchase tickets.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/how-to-get-dallas-world-cup-tickets-40625630/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/how-to-get-dallas-world-cup-tickets-40625630/
Dallas, y’all, it’s time to pop a Lone Star and toast to two of our own.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/2-north-texas-talents-star-in-rolling-stones-top-10-country-albums-of-2025-40625794/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/2-north-texas-talents-star-in-rolling-stones-top-10-country-albums-of-2025-40625794/
December 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Dallas, y’all, it’s time to pop a Lone Star and toast to two of our own.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/2-north-texas-talents-star-in-rolling-stones-top-10-country-albums-of-2025-40625794/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/2-north-texas-talents-star-in-rolling-stones-top-10-country-albums-of-2025-40625794/
While it’s tempting to shop from online purveyors of cheap, trendy clothes, we’d argue that it can be just as convenient and affordable to fill your closet locally.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/skip-the-shein-sweaters-and-shop-these-local-gems-for-holiday-looks-40625364/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/skip-the-shein-sweaters-and-shop-these-local-gems-for-holiday-looks-40625364/
December 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
While it’s tempting to shop from online purveyors of cheap, trendy clothes, we’d argue that it can be just as convenient and affordable to fill your closet locally.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/skip-the-shein-sweaters-and-shop-these-local-gems-for-holiday-looks-40625364/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/skip-the-shein-sweaters-and-shop-these-local-gems-for-holiday-looks-40625364/