North Texas guides for sourcing local beef amid market shifts
A Dallas Observer report outlines local butchers, ranches, and retailers in North Texas where consumers can purchase domestically raised beef.
Wade RamosAugust 27, 20261 min read
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Dallas Asian American Film Festival sells out before debut
The inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival has sold out all tickets ahead of its Saturday premiere at the Dallas Museum of Art.
Wade RamosAugust 27, 20262 min read
Dallas-area high school football Week 1 preview
A look at the notable games around the Dallas area in Week 1 of the Texas high school football season.
Wade RamosAugust 26, 20262 min read
Dallas City Council Approves Flat Property Tax Rate
Dallas officials have set the property tax rate at the same level as last year, a move that contrasts with increases adopted by several other municipalities across Texas.
Lena StroudAugust 26, 20261 min read
Dallas Residents Face Record Heat Wave
Record-breaking temperatures are affecting North Texas, with locals describing the intense heat as distinct from normal summer conditions.
Demarcus LindgrenAugust 25, 20261 min read
Oak Lawn Library staff bring games and crafts to Polk Recreation Center
Oak Lawn Library staff lead a bi-weekly after-school program at Polk Recreation Center, offering games and crafts to children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Wade RamosAugust 24, 20261 min read
8/15-8/22 Dallas Real Estate Report: 5,560 Listings, Sale Price Up 9.8%
Realtor.com counted 5,560 Dallas, TX homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 2,843 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $498,702.
Wade RamosAugust 22, 20262 min read
Dallas ISD Scored Higher on Student Growth Than on Test Results
The state's second-largest district earned a B at 85, with a C in achievement and a B in progress, and it holds the highest campus score in the data at 100.
Wade RamosAugust 19, 20261 min read
Dallas neighborhoods face scattered outages amid North Texas heat wave
Extreme temperatures in North Texas have caused localized power failures across several Dallas areas, with officials attributing the disruptions to equipment stress rather than grid-wide issues.
Demarcus LindgrenAugust 19, 20261 min read
Dallas County to Honor Sylvia Collins With Room Renaming
Dallas County leaders announced they will rename a community room at the Oak Cliff Government Center in memory of Sylvia Collins, who died in a May apartment explosion.
Wade RamosAugust 19, 20261 min read
Texas Capital Bank Lists First ETFs on New Texas Stock Exchange
Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank has moved two exchange-traded funds to the Texas Stock Exchange, marking the venue's first primary listings.
Wade RamosAugust 18, 20261 min read
Federal Officials to Announce School Abuse Initiative in Dallas
U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould and other law enforcement leaders will hold a news conference Tuesday to unveil a new program targeting sexual abuse in public schools.
Wade RamosAugust 18, 20261 min read
Baby in Texas Surrogacy Dispute Undergoes Heart Surgery
An attorney for intended parents in a high-profile Texas surrogacy case says their son has undergone open heart surgery to treat a congenital condition.
Wade RamosAugust 18, 20261 min read
Lubella's Patisserie to open second location in Arlington this fall
East Dallas bakery Lubella's Patisserie is expanding to a new Arlington location this fall after four years of growth.
Wade RamosAugust 18, 20261 min read
Dallas addresses $51 million budget deficit with cost-cutting measures
Dallas officials are implementing furloughs and hiring freezes to close a projected $51 million gap amid rising costs and tax limits.
Wade RamosAugust 18, 20262 min read
Dallas Hosted Reagan in 1984. In September It Hosts Something No Party Has Tried.
The RNC's midterm convention comes to American Airlines Center Sept. 9-10 with a public ticket lottery now open. A look at what the party is planning, what 1984 looked like, and what voters say they care about.
Wade RamosAugust 16, 20263 min read
DFW Airport Halts Washing Station Proposal as State Reviews Its Grant Funding
The airport says it will not proceed with adding ablution stations at Terminal D. Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a review of state grants to DFW and Houston's Bush Intercontinental over what he called illegal religious discrimination.
Wade RamosAugust 16, 20262 min read
Crow Museum of Asian Art opens fall season with two major exhibitions
The Crow Museum of Asian Art is launching its fall programming with two significant shows at its Dallas Arts District and UT Dallas locations, featuring Southeast Asian textiles and Japanese bamboo art.
Xenia DoyleAugust 16, 20262 min read
Dallas man charged with arson after Oak Cliff apartment fire
A 33-year-old man was arrested on felony arson charges after intentionally setting fire to an apartment complex in Oak Cliff, displacing 24 residents.
Wade RamosAugust 16, 20261 min read
J. Alexander Law Firm hosts free backpack giveaways at four Hibbett locations
A legal firm is distributing free backpacks to school-age children at four Hibbett Sports stores in the Fort Worth and Dallas areas over four consecutive Sundays.
Sasha EsparzaAugust 16, 20261 min read
Dallas College Signs Deal to Become First NIKE-Branded Texas Community College Program
Dallas College Athletics has entered a multi-year agreement with BSN SPORTS to become the first community college in Texas to feature NIKE branding across its athletic programs.
Wade RamosAugust 15, 20261 min read