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Michelin Man

How Did Mamani Earn a Star After 50 Days? Michelin Answers but Questions Remain

By Hank VaughnOctober 30, 2025

Maybe it was a shooting star. Even the chef wondered why the award came so quickly.

The City of Dallas Should Be Celebrating Revelers Hall Instead of Killing It

By Austin ZookOctober 29, 2025

Recent enforcement of preventing live music venues from charging a cover has jeopardized musicians’ livelihoods.

‘What a Stupid Law’: Readers Outraged After Venues Forced to Drop Covers

By Eric DiepOctober 25, 2025

The Free Man Lounge and Revelers Hall owners made their issues with the City of Dallas public about the removal of a cover for live music.

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Anti-Trump sign depicting him as Mario Bros. toadstool.

‘Just Another Fad Created by Foreign Actors’: No Kings Haters and Supporters Battle It Out

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 25, 2025

Readers from the far right and liberal left duked it out in the comments section. Who came out on top?

‘That Leaves Houston Without the Perfect Name Now’: Readers on Dallas Being Dubbed ‘Douchylvania’

By Alec SpicerOctober 17, 2025

Fort Worth folk take a few shots at Dallas over our Judgmental Map. At least we ranked one.

Why Every Small Victory in Special Education Matters

By Leslie DominieOctober 16, 2025

The stakes are monumental as the government scales back on support for the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.

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DFW and Love Not Playing Noem Video. We Have Better Ideas.

By Patrick WilliamsOctober 15, 2025

Homeland security secretary attempts to use airports for politicking over the government shutdown.

dallas city hall

Opinion: Debate Over What To Do With Dallas City Hall Promises Good Times Ahead

By Patrick WilliamsOctober 15, 2025

To tear down City Hall or not to tear down City Hall, that’s a question that promises a lot of heat. We hope.

‘Still Mad, Still Watching’: Mavs Fans Struggle to Move On Without Luka Before New Season

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 14, 2025

Luka is gone, Cooper is here. Have you made peace with the trade that rocked the sports world yet? Fans everywhere are still figuring it out.

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

By Dallas Observer ReadersOctober 11, 2025

You sure about that, Greg? You sure?

Commerce Street in Deep Ellum

Opinion: Deep Ellum Is Dying and the City Is Holding the Shovel

By Aaren ProdyOctober 10, 2025

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

Jerry Jones

Just Admit it, Jerry: You Paid $250,000 to Flip Someone Off

By Kelly DearmoreOctober 8, 2025

We respect Jerry Jones’ right to give someone the bird. He can afford it. But he should just be honest about it too.

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Muslim prayer

Jesus Would Be Ashamed Of GOP Outrage Over Muslim Prayer at DFW Airport

By Emma RubyOctober 7, 2025

Republicans are angry after an evangelical pastor claims he was denied entry to an airport prayer service.

pregnant mother at doctors office

Abbott’s Cruel Abortion Laws Mean More Grieving Texas Moms Like Me Will Suffer

By Sarah HansenOctober 1, 2025

Thanks to extremist lawmakers and new laws like HB 7, Texas families will continue to face impossible decisions.

Charlie Kirk

If They Can Bring Charlie Kirk Back, I’m Expecting Big Things from Jesus this Easter.

By Kelly DearmoreSeptember 27, 2025

Observer readers sound off on our story about an AI version of the conservative pundit preaching from beyond the grave.

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Jimmy Kimmel is Back, But Don’t Get Complacent

By Garrett GravleySeptember 26, 2025

That a late-night comedian could even temporarily lose his platform under the shadow of government
threats is not a censorial flare-up — it’s a five-alarm fire for free speech.

Trump Turned an Outpouring of Respect for Kirk Into a Coliseum of Hate

By Sam EiflingSeptember 22, 2025

The throngs who braved heat, darkness and expense to mourn Charlie Kirk were rewarded with grotesque MAGA saber-rattling.

‘Now Texas A&M is Another Institution on That List of Cowards’

By Dallas Observer ReadersSeptember 19, 2025

Readers agreed with a recent opinion piece that argued Texas A&M’s recent firing of an educator isn’t a good look.

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How Skyrocketing Rents Are Forcing Your Favorite Restaurants to Close

By Jeff SiegelSeptember 15, 2025

One thing we love to say here in the Observer food section: if you love a local bar/restaurant – go there.

As an Aggie, I’m Ashamed of My Alma Mater

By Austin ZookSeptember 11, 2025

An A&M alum reckons with the university’s decision to fire multiple employees for teaching in opposition to an ultra-conservative doctrine.

How to Poop Outdoors in a Way That Won’t Piss Off the Environment and Other Hikers

By Shari Edelson and B. Derrick TaffSeptember 10, 2025

Hitting the trails? Time to come clean.

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Taylor Swift performing live in Dallas .

Taylor Swift’s Wedding Cake Is About To Become Everyone’s Problem

By Carly May GravleySeptember 10, 2025

This affects all future wedding guests, whether they care about Swift or not. Bakers, we’re here for you.

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