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Ready to light up the dance floor, Dallas? These clubs are the best spots to make it happen.
The 13 Best Dallas Clubs For Dancing Till You Drop
Ready to light up the dance floor, Dallas? These clubs are the best spots to make it happen.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Ready to light up the dance floor, Dallas? These clubs are the best spots to make it happen.
No timeline is set for construction to begin, but the plans are now official.
Carrollton City Council Officially Greenlights New H-E-B
No timeline is set for construction to begin, but the plans are now official.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
No timeline is set for construction to begin, but the plans are now official.
We think that Spanish philosopher George Santayana nailed it when he wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-news-stories-to-watch-out-for-in-2026-40632708/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-news-stories-to-watch-out-for-in-2026-40632708/
January 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We think that Spanish philosopher George Santayana nailed it when he wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-news-stories-to-watch-out-for-in-2026-40632708/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-news-stories-to-watch-out-for-in-2026-40632708/
Thanks to major employers, these Dallas-area cities are good places to change your job-search luck.
3 North Texas Suburbs Ranked Among the Best Cities for Jobs in United States
Thanks to major employers, these Dallas-area cities are good places to change your job-search luck.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Thanks to major employers, these Dallas-area cities are good places to change your job-search luck.
Questions about an ICE agent's authority have intensified since a deadly shooting Minnesota.
How To Prepare for an ICE Raid in Dallas
Questions about an ICE agent's authority have intensified since a deadly shooting Minnesota.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Questions about an ICE agent's authority have intensified since a deadly shooting Minnesota.
Welp. There goes a green tea and salad for less than 10 bucks.
Salad and Go Closing All Dallas Locations in Texas and Oklahoma
Welp. There goes a green tea and salad for less than 10 bucks.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Welp. There goes a green tea and salad for less than 10 bucks.
Last year, the unexpected rise of an already-booked headliner was a stark awakening for festival organizers.
Jambaloo, North Texas' Free Winter Music Festival, is Changing This Year
Last year, the unexpected rise of an already-booked headliner was a stark awakening for festival organizers.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Last year, the unexpected rise of an already-booked headliner was a stark awakening for festival organizers.
From Universal Kids Resort to World Cup fever at the Perot, discover the biggest family adventures hitting the Dallas area in 2026.
The Ultimate Guide to North Texas Family Fun in 2026
From Universal Kids Resort to World Cup fever at the Perot, discover the biggest family adventures hitting the Dallas area in 2026.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:16 PM
From Universal Kids Resort to World Cup fever at the Perot, discover the biggest family adventures hitting the Dallas area in 2026.
And I may not ever dance again.
Maman's Exclusive Dallas-Only Pastry Is the Careless Whisper of Foods
And I may not ever dance again.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
And I may not ever dance again.
Despite community members’ pleas for mercy, a unanimous vote marked University Park’s first step towards dissolving the city's DART partnership.
University Park Joins List of Cities That Will Vote to Leave DART
Despite community members’ pleas for mercy, a unanimous vote marked University Park’s first step towards dissolving the city's DART partnership.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Despite community members’ pleas for mercy, a unanimous vote marked University Park’s first step towards dissolving the city's DART partnership.
The year has just begun, and Dallas news is already filled with major stories that will unfold throughout the year.
The Big D News Crystal Ball Says We're in For Quite a Ride in 2026
The year has just begun, and Dallas news is already filled with major stories that will unfold throughout the year.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The year has just begun, and Dallas news is already filled with major stories that will unfold throughout the year.
Something a bit more casual seems more appropriate for the Kay Trail, don't you think?
Le PasSage To Close, Reopen as an All-Day Cafe
Something a bit more casual seems more appropriate for the Kay Trail, don't you think?
www.dallasobserver.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Something a bit more casual seems more appropriate for the Kay Trail, don't you think?
We've told you who is stopping by North Texas this year, and now we're telling you who is not. Life is all about balance, right?
These Artists Are Not Coming to Dallas This Year Because They Canceled Their Shows
We've told you who is stopping by North Texas this year, and now we're telling you who is not. Life is all about balance, right?
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January 6, 2026 at 11:53 PM
We've told you who is stopping by North Texas this year, and now we're telling you who is not. Life is all about balance, right?
A state teachers’ union is suing to stop the Texas Education Agency from launching investigations into educators' posts.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-teachers-sue-state-education-agency-over-charlie-kirk-probes-40632726/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-teachers-sue-state-education-agency-over-charlie-kirk-probes-40632726/
January 6, 2026 at 10:52 PM
A state teachers’ union is suing to stop the Texas Education Agency from launching investigations into educators' posts.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-teachers-sue-state-education-agency-over-charlie-kirk-probes-40632726/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/texas-teachers-sue-state-education-agency-over-charlie-kirk-probes-40632726/
Dallas mourned the loss of rising rap star ZeeTheWizard on Monday after he died in the hospital from critical injuries sustained in a New Year’s Day shooting.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/remembering-dallas-rapper-zeethewizard-40632604/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/remembering-dallas-rapper-zeethewizard-40632604/
January 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Dallas mourned the loss of rising rap star ZeeTheWizard on Monday after he died in the hospital from critical injuries sustained in a New Year’s Day shooting.
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/remembering-dallas-rapper-zeethewizard-40632604/
🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/remembering-dallas-rapper-zeethewizard-40632604/
Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth homeowners aren't faring much better according to the recent report.
This North Texas Suburb Has One of the Highest Property Tax Burdens in the US
Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth homeowners aren't faring much better according to the recent report.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth homeowners aren't faring much better according to the recent report.
The chic sister boutique to downtown's Human Dior is taking us back to the days of bandage dresses and going-out tops.
New East Dallas Vintage Shop Satori Wants to Awaken the Y2K Nostalgia in Your Closet
The chic sister boutique to downtown's Human Dior is taking us back to the days of bandage dresses and going-out tops.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The chic sister boutique to downtown's Human Dior is taking us back to the days of bandage dresses and going-out tops.
Dallas has lost one of the city's most promising young artists.
Remembering Dallas Rapper ZeeTheWizard
Dallas has lost one of the city's most promising young artists.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Dallas has lost one of the city's most promising young artists.
EPIC City, now called 'The Meadow' will consist of homes, parks, schools and houses of worship, including a new mosque.
Controversial Plano Mosque Moves Ahead With Abbott-Opposed Development
EPIC City, now called 'The Meadow' will consist of homes, parks, schools and houses of worship, including a new mosque.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
EPIC City, now called 'The Meadow' will consist of homes, parks, schools and houses of worship, including a new mosque.
This morning, Dallas police evacuated North Dallas High School following a call that Dallas ISD officials told WFAA was a swatting call.
According to WFAA, the Dallas Police Department found no active threat on campus following their search.
According to WFAA, the Dallas Police Department found no active threat on campus following their search.
January 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
This morning, Dallas police evacuated North Dallas High School following a call that Dallas ISD officials told WFAA was a swatting call.
According to WFAA, the Dallas Police Department found no active threat on campus following their search.
According to WFAA, the Dallas Police Department found no active threat on campus following their search.
Sushi Kozy just got a glow up (not that they weren't already all glowed up).
Chef RJ Yoakum Joins Team at Michelin-Recommended Sushi Kozy
Sushi Kozy just got a glow up (not that they weren't already all glowed up).
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January 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Sushi Kozy just got a glow up (not that they weren't already all glowed up).
A record number of people have been detained by ICE in recent months. A new state law suggests that number could increase soon.
What To Do If A Family Member Is Arrested By ICE
A record number of people have been detained by ICE in recent months. A new state law suggests that number could increase soon.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A record number of people have been detained by ICE in recent months. A new state law suggests that number could increase soon.
The Italian restaurant is from the same group behind Sanjh and will open on Jan. 9.
New Victory Park Italian Spot Serving 'Italia-Merica' Comfort Food
The Italian restaurant is from the same group behind Sanjh and will open on Jan. 9.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The Italian restaurant is from the same group behind Sanjh and will open on Jan. 9.
Can we - should we - enjoy a lobster roll for about 10 bucks on the edge of a desert? Sure, why not.
Can You Actually Get a Decent Lobster Roll in Plano for $10?
Can we - should we - enjoy a lobster roll for about 10 bucks on the edge of a desert? Sure, why not.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Can we - should we - enjoy a lobster roll for about 10 bucks on the edge of a desert? Sure, why not.
Update: Dallas police confirmed ZeeTheWizard has died.
ZeeTheWizard, Emerging North Texas Rap Star, Dead at 25
The rising star of hip-hop's New Dallas Movement was among five people shot early Thursday morning.
www.dallasobserver.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Update: Dallas police confirmed ZeeTheWizard has died.