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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/ 
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 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/ 
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 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/ 
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 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/ 
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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January 13, 2026 at 5:00 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/ 
January 12, 2026 at 8:30 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/ 
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 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/ 
January 11, 2026 at 4:45 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/ 
January 10, 2026 at 11:00 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/ 
January 10, 2026 at 9:45 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/ 
January 10, 2026 at 8:30 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/ 
January 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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January 10, 2026 at 4:45 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/ 
January 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
January 9, 2026 at 8:45 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/ 
January 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
We spoke to a Dallas protester wearing a frog suit, which he claimed became popular in protests in Portland, where there are reports of another shooting involving federal agents.

👉 We are on site, so stay tuned here for more coverage.
January 9, 2026 at 2:26 AM
The Dallas ICE protest has moved from City Hall Plaza, and protesters are now entering Downtown Dallas.

👉 We are on site, so stay tuned here for more coverage.
January 9, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Protesters are gathering across the country, including here at Dallas City Hall, to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE officer.

👉 We are on site, so stay tuned for more Dallas protest coverage.
January 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Let’s face it: Dallas is a hell of a city to go dancing.

🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/the-best-dallas-dance-clubs-8329186/ 
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 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/ 
January 8, 2026 at 4:00 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/ 
January 6, 2026 at 10:52 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/ 
January 6, 2026 at 10:00 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.
January 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM