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In Dallas, low-income renters living in studio to two-bedroom units are paying a proportionally higher rate for housing than middle- and high-income renters.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-rent-relief-doesnt-come-for-low-income-renters-40635361/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-rent-relief-doesnt-come-for-low-income-renters-40635361/
January 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
In Dallas, low-income renters living in studio to two-bedroom units are paying a proportionally higher rate for housing than middle- and high-income renters.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-rent-relief-doesnt-come-for-low-income-renters-40635361/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-rent-relief-doesnt-come-for-low-income-renters-40635361/
It seems as though North Texas might finally get hit with some sort of winter precipitation.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/how-much-snow-will-dallas-get-this-weekend-the-forecast-40636568/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/how-much-snow-will-dallas-get-this-weekend-the-forecast-40636568/
January 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM
It seems as though North Texas might finally get hit with some sort of winter precipitation.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/how-much-snow-will-dallas-get-this-weekend-the-forecast-40636568/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/how-much-snow-will-dallas-get-this-weekend-the-forecast-40636568/
The good news: you may not have to work tomorrow. The bad news: you might not have anything to do. We can fix that for you.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/free-things-to-do-23259557/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/free-things-to-do-23259557/
January 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The good news: you may not have to work tomorrow. The bad news: you might not have anything to do. We can fix that for you.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/free-things-to-do-23259557/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/free-things-to-do-23259557/
Two Dallas DJs are taking over the DART for a battle later this month.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/as-dart-faces-turmoil-it-looks-to-turn-train-cars-into-a-club-40635231/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/as-dart-faces-turmoil-it-looks-to-turn-train-cars-into-a-club-40635231/
January 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Two Dallas DJs are taking over the DART for a battle later this month.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/as-dart-faces-turmoil-it-looks-to-turn-train-cars-into-a-club-40635231/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/as-dart-faces-turmoil-it-looks-to-turn-train-cars-into-a-club-40635231/
Gorji is nearly a one-man show, with chef-owner Mansour Gorji buying the ingredients, answering phone calls for reservations, greeting each table and cooking dinner with the help of a handful of staff.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
January 17, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Gorji is nearly a one-man show, with chef-owner Mansour Gorji buying the ingredients, answering phone calls for reservations, greeting each table and cooking dinner with the help of a handful of staff.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/
We’re asking Dallas chefs about their favorite late-night grub, overhyped trends, a few personal questions and their favorite restaurants in Dallas.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-chef-qa-with-eduardo-osorio-at-meridian-in-the-village-40635041/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-chef-qa-with-eduardo-osorio-at-meridian-in-the-village-40635041/
January 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM
We’re asking Dallas chefs about their favorite late-night grub, overhyped trends, a few personal questions and their favorite restaurants in Dallas.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-chef-qa-with-eduardo-osorio-at-meridian-in-the-village-40635041/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-chef-qa-with-eduardo-osorio-at-meridian-in-the-village-40635041/
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January 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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In 2025, DFR responded to 1,136 911 calls for suspected opioid overdoses. That’s up a small bit from 2024, when 1,123 overdoses were called in.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-opioid-response-team-reaches-more-overdose-patients-40635067/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-opioid-response-team-reaches-more-overdose-patients-40635067/
January 16, 2026 at 7:20 PM
In 2025, DFR responded to 1,136 911 calls for suspected opioid overdoses. That’s up a small bit from 2024, when 1,123 overdoses were called in.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-opioid-response-team-reaches-more-overdose-patients-40635067/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-opioid-response-team-reaches-more-overdose-patients-40635067/
Today, with no new restaurant opening, special event, or culinary accolade, this celebrated chef’s story will be laser-focused on addiction.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-chef-matt-mccallisters-journey-through-addiction-40632829/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-chef-matt-mccallisters-journey-through-addiction-40632829/
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Today, with no new restaurant opening, special event, or culinary accolade, this celebrated chef’s story will be laser-focused on addiction.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-chef-matt-mccallisters-journey-through-addiction-40632829/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-chef-matt-mccallisters-journey-through-addiction-40632829/
Bill Elliott has worked for the district for 33 years, but has been on leave since October following accusations of sexual abuse against his son, William “Caleb” Elliott.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/celina-football-coach-retires-ahead-of-investigation-release-40634834/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/celina-football-coach-retires-ahead-of-investigation-release-40634834/
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Bill Elliott has worked for the district for 33 years, but has been on leave since October following accusations of sexual abuse against his son, William “Caleb” Elliott.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/celina-football-coach-retires-ahead-of-investigation-release-40634834/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/celina-football-coach-retires-ahead-of-investigation-release-40634834/
YouTuber Benn Jordan and the technology publication 404 Media published an investigation that found dozens of Flock-operated devices were left open to online monitoring and tampering.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/surveillance-company-dallas-police-use-exposed-for-leak-40632991/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/surveillance-company-dallas-police-use-exposed-for-leak-40632991/
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
YouTuber Benn Jordan and the technology publication 404 Media published an investigation that found dozens of Flock-operated devices were left open to online monitoring and tampering.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/surveillance-company-dallas-police-use-exposed-for-leak-40632991/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/surveillance-company-dallas-police-use-exposed-for-leak-40632991/
OPINION | No one hates Anthony Davis, but he reminds everyone about the one who got away.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/ouch-every-anthony-davis-injury-is-another-slap-to-mavs-fans-luka-lovers-faces-40634492/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/ouch-every-anthony-davis-injury-is-another-slap-to-mavs-fans-luka-lovers-faces-40634492/
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
OPINION | No one hates Anthony Davis, but he reminds everyone about the one who got away.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/ouch-every-anthony-davis-injury-is-another-slap-to-mavs-fans-luka-lovers-faces-40634492/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/ouch-every-anthony-davis-injury-is-another-slap-to-mavs-fans-luka-lovers-faces-40634492/
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January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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If this is your idea of a casual Tuesday look, then you'll enjoy these kink-friendly spaces.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dungeons-of-dallas-you-can-rent-one-of-these-kink-bnbs-40633241/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dungeons-of-dallas-you-can-rent-one-of-these-kink-bnbs-40633241/
January 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
If this is your idea of a casual Tuesday look, then you'll enjoy these kink-friendly spaces.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dungeons-of-dallas-you-can-rent-one-of-these-kink-bnbs-40633241/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dungeons-of-dallas-you-can-rent-one-of-these-kink-bnbs-40633241/
In a city this big, there’s something to do every single day of the week. How could there not be?
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-this-week-in-dallas-18097870/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-this-week-in-dallas-18097870/
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
In a city this big, there’s something to do every single day of the week. How could there not be?
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-this-week-in-dallas-18097870/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-this-week-in-dallas-18097870/
Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth homeowners aren't faring much better according to the recent report.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/north-texas-suburb-ranked-high-for-property-tax-burden-in-us-40632542/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/north-texas-suburb-ranked-high-for-property-tax-burden-in-us-40632542/
January 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth homeowners aren't faring much better according to the recent report.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/north-texas-suburb-ranked-high-for-property-tax-burden-in-us-40632542/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/north-texas-suburb-ranked-high-for-property-tax-burden-in-us-40632542/
A slew of young, up-and-coming dance clubs and a thriving DJ community mean that there’s never a shortage of places to get to dancing any night of the week.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/the-best-dallas-dance-clubs-8329186/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/the-best-dallas-dance-clubs-8329186/
January 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A slew of young, up-and-coming dance clubs and a thriving DJ community mean that there’s never a shortage of places to get to dancing any night of the week.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/the-best-dallas-dance-clubs-8329186/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/the-best-dallas-dance-clubs-8329186/
This year is shaping up to be the year Dallas lives up even more to the name “Big D.”
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-ultimate-guide-to-north-texas-family-fun-in-2026-40632752/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-ultimate-guide-to-north-texas-family-fun-in-2026-40632752/
January 10, 2026 at 9:45 PM
This year is shaping up to be the year Dallas lives up even more to the name “Big D.”
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-ultimate-guide-to-north-texas-family-fun-in-2026-40632752/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-ultimate-guide-to-north-texas-family-fun-in-2026-40632752/
A neighborhood covered in murals honoring the legacies of LGBTQ icons got a new addition on Thursday.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/silence-has-never-served-us-new-lgbtq-advocacy-mural-unveiled-in-oak-lawn-40633145/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/silence-has-never-served-us-new-lgbtq-advocacy-mural-unveiled-in-oak-lawn-40633145/
January 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
A neighborhood covered in murals honoring the legacies of LGBTQ icons got a new addition on Thursday.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/silence-has-never-served-us-new-lgbtq-advocacy-mural-unveiled-in-oak-lawn-40633145/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/silence-has-never-served-us-new-lgbtq-advocacy-mural-unveiled-in-oak-lawn-40633145/
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are allowed to require employees to share tips with other eligible employees, specifically those who regularly receive tips.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/perrys-steakhouse-lawsuit-what-to-know-about-texas-tip-pools-40632400/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/perrys-steakhouse-lawsuit-what-to-know-about-texas-tip-pools-40632400/
January 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are allowed to require employees to share tips with other eligible employees, specifically those who regularly receive tips.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/perrys-steakhouse-lawsuit-what-to-know-about-texas-tip-pools-40632400/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/perrys-steakhouse-lawsuit-what-to-know-about-texas-tip-pools-40632400/
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January 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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A record number of people have been detained by ICE in recent months. A new state law suggests that number could increase soon.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-ice-agents-arrested-a-family-member-heres-what-to-do-next-21597878/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-ice-agents-arrested-a-family-member-heres-what-to-do-next-21597878/
January 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
A record number of people have been detained by ICE in recent months. A new state law suggests that number could increase soon.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-ice-agents-arrested-a-family-member-heres-what-to-do-next-21597878/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-ice-agents-arrested-a-family-member-heres-what-to-do-next-21597878/
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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Extremism is alive – and thriving – in Texas.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/nearly-100-extremist-groups-operate-in-texas-heres-the-list-21462538/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/nearly-100-extremist-groups-operate-in-texas-heres-the-list-21462538/
January 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Extremism is alive – and thriving – in Texas.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/nearly-100-extremist-groups-operate-in-texas-heres-the-list-21462538/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/nearly-100-extremist-groups-operate-in-texas-heres-the-list-21462538/
Some of our favorite food in Dallas is actually quite cheap.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-meals-in-dallas-for-10-or-less-21445423/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-meals-in-dallas-for-10-or-less-21445423/
January 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Some of our favorite food in Dallas is actually quite cheap.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-meals-in-dallas-for-10-or-less-21445423/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-meals-in-dallas-for-10-or-less-21445423/