Tanner Horner’s mother breaks down during testimony
The mother of Tanner Horner broke down on the stand today during the third week of the trial to decide whether Athena Strand's convicted killer will get the death penalty or life in prison. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
Dallas police honor most decorated K‑9 at rare retirement ceremony
Figor, a 4‑year‑old Belgian Malinois credited with saving his handler's life, was celebrated Wednesday as the most decorated K‑9 in department history.
9 Texas Comfort Food Places Seniors Trust for the Real Taste
Texas comfort food runs deep, and the folks who’ve been around long enough to taste the real thing know exactly where to find it. These aren’t trendy spots chasing Instagram fame—they’re the kind of places where recipes haven’t changed in decades because they got it right the first time. From chicken fried steak with cream gravy to brisket that falls apart at the...
Garland police make arrests in organized vehicle theft crew tied to $62k in losses
Garland police say a months-long investigation has led to the arrest of five people accused of operating an organized vehicle theft crew responsible for at least 25 vehicle thefts and burglaries across Garland and surrounding cities. Police said the thefts resulted in more than $62,000 in stolen property. The group...
Neighbors rally after North Texas hostage apologizes for 24-hour standoff
Residents described a tense, daylong shelter‑in‑place as they opened their homes to neighbors and waited for updates.
Dallas police: Driver killed after car strikes signal pole in North Dallas
DALLAS - A man died at a hospital after crashing into a traffic signal pole in North Dallas early Thursday morning, police said. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the crash at the intersection of Frankford and Preston roads around 2:15 a.m. First responders found a car had struck a signal pole with an unresponsive man trapped inside. He was transported to a nearby hospital...
If You Do One Thing This Week, See Cirque Du Soleil’s Mesmerizing Big Top...
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Dallas Observer can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. After more than six years, Cirque du Soleil has finally pitched its iconic Big Top in North...
Trent Hunter’s funeral set for Thursday
(KBTX) - Former Texas A&M safety Trent Hunter, who died last week, will have a funeral Thursday morning in Sunnyvale in the Metroplex. The funeral service begins with a viewing at 9 a.m., with a service at 10 a.m. and burial at 11:15 a.m. at the New Hope Funeral Home.
Wilonsky: At Dallas City Hall, it appears you can be fired for doing a...
In the fall, when the city’s ludicrously named Nighttime Entertainment Strike Team was striking venues in Bishop Arts and Deep Ellum, I tried repeatedly to reach the man at Dallas City Hall in charge. At least, I thought Edward Grant was in charge: At the time, he was manager of the city’s Nighttime Economy & Responsible Hospitality Division.
If You Bought a Lotto Ticket in Mesquite, You Might Want to Check It
A $41 million Texas Lotto ticket was sold at a Mesquite 7-Eleven. Check your numbers—you have 180 days to claim the prize.

















