Skip to content
advertisement
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • x
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads
Site Logo
Support Us
User Menu
  • Sign Up/Sign In
  • Contribute
  • Contact Us
Search
Close Search Close Search
  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Politics
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Weather
  • Cannabis
  • Opinion
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 100 Bars
    • Top 100 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Dallas Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Travel
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concerts
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
    • Lists
  • Best of Dallas
    • Out now: Best of Dallas 2025!
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Food & Drink
    • Shopping & Services
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Flipbook Archive
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored

Where To Celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos in North Texas

  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Politics
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Weather
  • Cannabis
  • Opinion
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 100 Bars
    • Top 100 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Dallas Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Travel
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concerts
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
    • Lists
  • Best of Dallas
    • Out now: Best of Dallas 2025!
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Food & Drink
    • Shopping & Services
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Flipbook Archive
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • x
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Crime & Police

Showing 1 - 22 of 3283
high school football

Celina Football Coach Bill Elliott Accused in Alleged Sexual Abuse Coverup

By Emma RubyOctober 31, 2025

The lawsuit is the second to be filed after Elliott’s son, a district employee at the time, was accused of filming in a boys locker room.

More Lawsuits Expected in Celina ISD Child Pornography Scandal

By Emma RubyOctober 29, 2025

A recently passed state law could result in the school district being held responsible for negligence.

Donald Trump speaking into a microphone

Texans Hit With Antifa Terrorism Charges. Experts Warn of Dangerous Precedent

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 23, 2025

A new executive order from qualifies antifa as a terrorist organization, regardless of what the First Amendment allows.

advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
an ICE agent

Mayor’s Request for ICE Collaboration Met With ‘Hell No’ From Some Council Members

By Emma RubyOctober 22, 2025

A series of statements from council members show that the mayor faces an uphill battle on plans to enter DPD into a contract with ICE.

A group of death penalty protesters wait to hear the latest news in Robert Roberson’s case on Oct. 17, 2024.

These Texas Women Fight the Death Penalty Outside Huntsville Execution Chamber

By Emma RubyOctober 22, 2025

For the women who protest at Texas executions progress is coming, but not fast enough.

Dallas police officer on street

Dallas Police Blow Past Hiring Goals After Dropping Degree Rule, Upping the Pay

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 16, 2025

The Dallas Police Department’s recruiting efforts seem to be working.

advertisement

Dallas Police Chief Turned Down $25 Million To Partner With ICE

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 15, 2025

After months of questions and confusion, Comeaux clarified his stance on partnering with ICE.

FBI agent at ICE shooting in Dallas

ICE Facility Shooter ‘Obsessed’ With AI, Feared Nuclear Radiation, Report Says

By Emma RubyOctober 14, 2025

A report written by the Fairview Police Department does not offer any insight into what motivated the attack.

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

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 10, 2025

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.

advertisement

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

By Emma RubyOctober 10, 2025

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

Trick or Treat? Dallasites At Risk of Experiencing A Break-In This Halloween

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 8, 2025

While you’re out collecting treats, be cautious of people potentially pulling tricks on the night that welcomes disguises.

Church congregation

Cindy Clemishire to Robert Morris: ‘I am not a victim. I am a survivor.’

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 3, 2025

Before the disgraced former leader of Gateway Church was sentenced, the woman he abused as a child read an emotional letter detailing the pain he caused.

advertisement
The Mendoza family house was sold illegally by another family member forging a signature.

East Dallas Family Faces Eviction, Presses Charges Against Son for Allegedly Stealing Home

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 1, 2025

The Mendoza family is still on the verge of losing their house, but they’re trying some different things first.

Halloween House

PHOTOS: A Popular Preston Hollow Mansion Already Won Halloween, Spooks Neighbors

By Emma RubySeptember 30, 2025

The festive home was at the center of last year’s Christmas display controversy that ended up costing taxpayers $25,000.

Dallas Police at ICE Office

Second Detainee Dead from Dallas ICE Shooting

By Kelly DearmoreSeptember 30, 2025

Angel Garcia had reportedly lived in the U.S. for 20 years prior to being apprehended by ICE.

advertisement
FBI agent at ICE shooting in Dallas

UPDATE: Identities of All 3 ICE Shooting Victims Revealed by Authorities.

By Emma RubySeptember 27, 2025

In an interview with KUVN, Univision 23, family members said the man was being processed for deportation when the shooting occurred.

Raunaq Alam

Tarrant County Escalates ‘Political Retaliation’ Against Activist Over Graffiti

By Tyler HicksSeptember 26, 2025

Raunaq Alam is in the middle of a legal maelstrom, facing perjury charges and a possession charge that all tie back to a spray paint incident

FBI press conference

‘Handwritten Notes’ Found in Home of Dallas ICE Shooter Revealed Plan of ‘Terror’

By Emma RubySeptember 25, 2025

Investigators say they do not believe 29-year-old Joshua Jahn intended to harm ICE detainees, aiming instead for law enforcement

advertisement
Dallas Police at ICE Office

‘Details Aren’t Adding Up’: Immigrant Advocates Reeling in ICE Shooting’s Wake

By Emma RubySeptember 25, 2025

Advocacy groups are calling for more information about the shooting’s victims, and some worry the incident will compound the fear surrounding ICE.

ICE agent

Authorities Identify Dallas ICE Office Shooter

By Kelly DearmoreSeptember 25, 2025

The 29-year-old Collin County resident was “not a marksman” and not considered to be very political, according to his brother.

ice officer

1 Detainee Dead, 2 Injured in ‘Targeted Attack’ at Dallas ICE Facility

By Alyssa Fields and OthersSeptember 24, 2025

A shooter was found on the roof of a nearby office building.

advertisement
ICE immigration deportation

‘Sickened By the Comments’: Officials React To Dallas ICE Office Sniper Attack

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 24, 2025

Politicians didn’t waste any time in letting everyone know how they felt about the deadly shooting.

  • 1
  • 2
  • …
  • 150
  • Next
Site Logo

View This Week's Print Issue

Where To Find Dallas Observer In Print

Editorial

  • News
  • Food & Drink
  • Arts & Culture
  • Music
  • Things To Do
  • Newsletters

Marketing

  • Promotions & Free Stuff
  • Advertise With Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy

More

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Staff
  • Careers
  • Flipbook Archive
  • Membership

Voice Media Group

  • Denver Westword
  • New Times Broward-Palm Beach
  • Miami New Times
  • Phoenix New Times
  • V Digital Services
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • x
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of use, our cookies policy, and our privacy policy. View our accessibility policy and AI policy. The Dallas Observer may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2025 Dallas Observer, LP. All rights reserved.
Do Not Sell or Share My Information

Privacy Policy

Stay in the Know

Sign up for the latest news, free stuff and more!

I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Welcome!
You are now a Dallas Observer Insider, thank you!