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Democratic officials are warning of voter suppression, while the GOP says the problem lies with Dems’ voter organization.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-democrats-republicans-trade-blame-for-election-confusion-40650418/
By the time the doors opened, the line crept down two blocks and around three corners, creating a Great Wall of Microshorts.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/blood-oranges-symphonic-dreams-came-to-life-at-the-bomb-factory-40650642/
Ashley Madison, once known for being a dating app linked to adultery, is now shifting focus.
Aisha "Pinky" Cole will soon be on Real Housewives of Atlanta where we'll learn about her vegan fast-food empire (and what went wrong).
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/pinky-cole-slutty-vegan-files-for-bankruptcy-40650535/
Nationwide, this suburb roughly in the middle, but here in Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond, it’s the priciest.
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We’d never judge you (in this economy?!) for scoping out all of the ways to have fun while staying fiscally responsible.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/free-things-to-do-23259557/
Democratic officials are warning of voter suppression, while the GOP says the problem lies with Dems’ voter organization.
After Dreamers & Readers Festival was abruptly canceled two weeks before its scheduled kickoff , the book-loving community gathered to plan a replacement event.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dallas-book-lovers-mobilize-after-unexpected-festival-cancelation-40650254/
The suit, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2024 and joined by more than 35 state attorneys general, including Ken Paxton, could reshape the music industry entirely.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/what-to-know-about-the-dojs-lawsuit-against-live-nation-and-ticketmaster-40650222/
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Street construction and the inherent problems of being a nightlife beacon barely scratch the surface in terms of the challenges restaurants face.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/deep-ellums-new-deal-the-struggle-the-shift-and-a-new-restaurant-row-40648106/
Wednesday’s City Council meeting to discuss a damning property condition report certainly wasn’t a picnic.
Deep Ellum is relying on its neighborhood business connections and the promise of completed street construction.
https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/deep-ellums-new-deal-the-struggle-the-shift-and-a-new-restaurant-row-40648106/
Gavin Copeland’s voice is deeper than the ocean.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/the-internet-cant-believe-the-sound-of-dallas-soul-artist-gavin-copelands-voice-40650047/
Talking to your mom regularly strengthens your relationship, makes her feel loved and appreciated, and if you’re extremely lucky, it can put you in the conversation for an Oscar.
We can't wait to dig into Pangea, AM/FM, Ayat and a few other places that recently opened in Dallas.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/biggest-dallas-restaurant-openings-in-february-2026-40650043/
This spring, from April 23 to 30, DIFF marks its 20th anniversary, a rare achievement in a city known for rapid change and reinvention.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dallas-international-film-festivals-20-year-milestone-is-a-cinematic-love-letter-to-the-city-40645522/
By the time Tuesday afternoon rolled around, reports began sprouting up, detailing confusion and even “chaos” at some Dallas County polling locations.
State Rep. James Talarico has won the Texas Democratic Senate Primary seat in the heated race against Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.
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The Texas Democratic Party is warning that confusion caused by precinct-specific voting on Election Day may have led to hundreds of Dallas voters being turned away from polling sites.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-election-day-polling-confusion-40650050/
As Texans head to the polls, bettors are speculating on outcomes with prediction markets.
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/talarico-paxton-the-betting-favorites-on-election-day-in-texas-40650024/
To get a more Dallas-intensive perspective, we took to the streets of downtown and asked passersby for their thoughts on the operation. Here’s what they had to say.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/the-new-york-times-asked-texas-conservatives-about-trump-iran-we-asked-some-locals-40649864/
Dozens of public speakers voiced opposition to potentially vacating Dallas City Hall as projections for repair costs soar.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-residents-react-to-discussion-on-city-halls-future-40649974/
The long and the short of it is this: The precinct you are registered in is where you must cast your vote on March 3. You don’t currently live or work near that precinct? Tough luck.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/where-to-vote-dallas-county-primaries-40649807/
If we didn’t like our readers so much, we would gatekeep the hell out of these thrift and vintage stores.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-dallas-thrift-stores-and-vintage-shops-19032466/
This list is by no means exhaustive, but it is a curated, weekly guide of top picks you won’t want to miss.
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