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UTA Patents Jump 12% as University Helps Power UT System to No. 4 Global...

The University of Texas at Arlington is playing a key role in powering the University of Texas System to one of the top patent-producing university systems in the world, with 28 patents granted in fiscal year 2025. UTA’s patent total — up 12% from the previous year — highlights the...
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Burger Schmurger to host one-year anniversary block party in East Dallas

Burger Schmurger invites all burger aficionados to its one-year anniversary block party on Thursday, April 30, beginning at 3 p.m. Designed as a thank-you to its East Dallas following, the celebration will take place at the restaurant, located at 718 N. Buckner Blvd. While the event begins at 3 p.m.,...
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Greg Sankey says SEC’s stance on 16-team CFP field hasn’t changed

As more stakeholders in charge of the CFP express a willingness to consider the Big Ten's proposed 24-team playoff, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey reiterated his league's preference for a 16-team field.
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The Ultimate Guide To Mother’s Day Dining In Frisco, Plano, Dallas And Beyond

Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to treat the most important woman in your life to great food, a little indulgence and maybe a mimosa (or a few). North Texas is full of standout dining experiences — from Michelin-recognized restaurants to chef-driven favorites — offering everything from luxe brunch buffets to elegant prix fixe dinners designed to make Mom feel celebrated. But here’s the...
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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...
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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.
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68-year-old man killed while crossing Arlington road, police said

ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington police are investigating a crash that killed a 68-year-old man. Officers responded Tuesday around 9 p.m. to the intersection of S. Cooper St. and Lovers Lane, the Arlington Police Department said in a press release. There, they found the man, who has not yet been identified, lying unresponsive in the road. He was rushed to the hospital, where he...
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Gun Goes Off In Shopper’s Jacket At Dallas Joe V’s Self-Checkout

A routine grocery trip turned painful yesterday afternoon when a man's handgun fired from inside his jacket at a self-checkout lane inside the Joe V's Smart Shop on the 7000 block of Samuell Boulevard in Dallas, police said. Officers were called to the store around 3:20 p.m., and the man was found with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound...
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Showers today, Isolated severe storms this weekend

Showers today, Isolated severe storms this weekend
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New BJ’s locations Texas: Club rivaling Costco, Sam’s expands to Texas

A new warehouse retailer poised to rival Costco and Sam’s Club is expanding into Texas. BJ’s Wholesale Club is opening its first location in Forney, Texas, on Friday, April 24 — though the store is celebrating the launch in the Lone Star State with $2 gas on Wednesday, April 22, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to a news release. The Massachusetts-based...

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