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Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Dallas Observer. letters@dallasobserver.com (Dallas Observer Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Dallas Observer Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://www.dallasobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/RSS-DAL_1320x825-100.jpg The Leading Independent News Source in Dallas, Texas https://www.dallasobserver.com 144 90 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dallas-forth-worths-best-neighborhoods-for-halloween-decorations-20953718/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/dallas-forth-worths-best-neighborhoods-for-halloween-decorations-20953718/ Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dallas-forth-worths-best-neighborhoods-for-halloween-decorations-20953718/#respond Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:51:38 -0500 Arts & Culture Here are the houses you can't miss in North Texas. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dallas-forth-worths-best-neighborhoods-for-halloween-decorations-20953718/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/where-to-celebrate-halloween-and-dia-de-los-muertos-in-north-texas-40605531/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40605531 Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/where-to-celebrate-halloween-and-dia-de-los-muertos-in-north-texas-40605531/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:45 -0500 Arts & Culture This year's lineup of parties, costume contests and festivals is scary good. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/where-to-celebrate-halloween-and-dia-de-los-muertos-in-north-texas-40605531/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/most-haunted-places-in-dallas-texas-12496712/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/the-creepiest-ghost-stories-and-haunted-locations-in-dfw-12496712/ Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/most-haunted-places-in-dallas-texas-12496712/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:51:54 -0500 Arts & Culture Some of the greatest horror movies ever made were based on "supposedly true" stories. We think these spooky spots around North Texas fit the bill.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/most-haunted-places-in-dallas-texas-12496712/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/north-texas-city-named-the-safest-place-in-the-u-s-for-trick-or-treating-40611360/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40611360 Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/north-texas-city-named-the-safest-place-in-the-u-s-for-trick-or-treating-40611360/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:04:07 -0500 Arts & Culture It's probably not the one you're expecting, either. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/north-texas-city-named-the-safest-place-in-the-u-s-for-trick-or-treating-40611360/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/andy-cohen-praises-a-dallas-church-for-its-reponse-to-gov-abbotts-war-on-crosswalks-40611100/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40611100 Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/andy-cohen-praises-a-dallas-church-for-its-reponse-to-gov-abbotts-war-on-crosswalks-40611100/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:46:35 -0500 Arts & Culture The Bravo talk show host called the governor's order to remove rainbow crosswalks 'stupid.']]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/andy-cohen-praises-a-dallas-church-for-its-reponse-to-gov-abbotts-war-on-crosswalks-40611100/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/see-the-best-costumes-from-this-years-annual-halloween-block-party-in-oak-lawn-40610902/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40610902 Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/see-the-best-costumes-from-this-years-annual-halloween-block-party-in-oak-lawn-40610902/#respond Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:34:34 -0500 Arts & Culture We saw angels, demons, sexy Patrick Star and yes, furries. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/see-the-best-costumes-from-this-years-annual-halloween-block-party-in-oak-lawn-40610902/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-this-week-in-dallas-18097870/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/things-to-do-this-week-in-dallas-18097870/ Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-this-week-in-dallas-18097870/#respond Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:51:45 -0500 Arts & Culture For Oct. 27 - Nov. 1, this week's top picks include free pumpkin carving, Edward Scissorhands at Texas Theatre, a Dia de los Muertos festival and so much more.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-this-week-in-dallas-18097870/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/how-north-texas-became-a-must-stop-for-the-powerhouse-black-on-the-block-festival-40609988/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40609988 Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/how-north-texas-became-a-must-stop-for-the-powerhouse-black-on-the-block-festival-40609988/#respond Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:06:06 -0500 Arts & Culture More than 150 Black-owned vendors, DJs and artists are turning up the fun at Globe Life Field on Oct. 26.]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/how-north-texas-became-a-must-stop-for-the-powerhouse-black-on-the-block-festival-40609988/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/north-texas-haunted-houses-and-pop-ups-for-every-degree-of-scare-tolerance-40609576/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40609576 Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/north-texas-haunted-houses-and-pop-ups-for-every-degree-of-scare-tolerance-40609576/#respond Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:30:31 -0500 Arts & Culture Close out October with Halloween activities guaranteed to hit your spooky sweet spot. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/north-texas-haunted-houses-and-pop-ups-for-every-degree-of-scare-tolerance-40609576/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/5-very-dallas-halloween-costume-ideas-40609093/ https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40609093 Alec Spicer https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/5-very-dallas-halloween-costume-ideas-40609093/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:31:29 -0500 Arts & Culture We’ve got ideas for just about everyone from the politically aware to low-effort procrastinators. Or anyone who just wants to spook the governor. ]]> https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/5-very-dallas-halloween-costume-ideas-40609093/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer