Meet 10 chefs who are rising stars of Dallas’ restaurant scene in 2026
Every corner of Dallas is brimming with culinary talent, and our annual Tastemaker Awards will honor the restaurant scene's brightest stars, including the up-and-comers in the kitchen. Our Tastemakers special editorial series continues with a spotlight on the nominees for Dallas' Rising Star Chef of the Year. These 10 culinary...
City of Dallas reviewing funds given to private groups
Dallas leaders are looking at stipends the city gives to private organizations for public purposes. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Texas Hit-And-Run Driver Garners Sympathy After Bending License Plate To Avoid Drama: ‘Folks Do...
A hit-and-run driver in Dallas, Texas, found the oddest way to avoid handing over her insurance details in a clip that has since gone viral. A TikTok video was posted by the alleged victim in the fender bender, urging people to help her locate the hit-and-run driver. The clip showed the woman getting out of her vehicle to bend her...
“He didn’t pull the trigger” – a new confession raised doubts about a death...
A Dallas County death row case has taken another sharp turn, but not one that stopped the execution date.
The Best Grocery Secret in Oak Cliff Has Been Right There Since 1993
The name throws people. Grocery Clearance Center sounds like a place with dented cans and questionable expiration dates, and that assumption keeps a lot of shoppers from ever pulling into the parking lot at Cockrell Hill and Kiest. Their loss, honestly. The store has been in Oak Cliff since 1993,...
2 arrested, stolen mail recovered after U-Haul chase across Carrollton
CARROLLTON, Texas - A wild police chase in Carrollton involving a U-Haul truck ended with two people arrested and a large amount of stolen mail recovered. On March 5, Carrollton Police pursued a U-Haul truck across the city. Police originally attempted to pull the truck over for littering and failing to signal a lane change.
Addison police investigating death of unidentified adult man, officials say
ADDISON, Texas — Addison police are investigating after a man was found dead Monday morning, officials say. According to the Addison Police Department, police and firefighters were called at about 4:45 a.m. to the 3900 block of Vitruvian Way, where they found the man unresponsive. First Responders confirmed the...
FDA issues warning to Southlake Med Spa for allegedly using illegal, off-brand Botox on...
SOUTHLAKE, Texas — A Southlake Med Spa received a warning from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) this month for allegedly administering off-brand, illegal Botox to its customers, according to a warning letter obtained by WFAA. The warning letter, dated April 1, 2026, accuses Pure Indulgence Aesthetics, located at 1695...
The Liquor Store Vending Machine: Goody-Goody Upgrades Greenville Avenue Store
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. The robots are taking over at the Goody-Goody Liquor store on Greenville Avenue in northeast Dallas. Don’t...
Dallas’ nationally renowned Kate Weiser Chocolate to close its doors
Dallas' top chocolatier is closing: Kate Weiser Chocolate, nationally known for its impeccably crafted and breathtakingly beautiful fine chocolates, is closing its doors for good. According to a note from founder Kate Weiser, she and her financial partners have decided to close, "after 12 years of creating beautiful chocolates and...
