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A large illegal trash dump is flowing freely into the Trinity River in Dallas, causing environmental and safety concerns. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reported the issue to the Dallas City Marshal's Office, but was unable to contact the owner of nearby private property. The City of Dallas has...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Georgetown man pleaded guilty Friday to firing a pistol during an altercation that left a Dallas medical researcher dead in a downtown Waco parking lot in 2024. Cardea Xavier Banks, 27, formerly of Temple, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon,...

DALLAS — A gang member who called himself a drug lord on social media was convicted of drug and gun crimes this week after officials said he "wreaked havoc" on a south Dallas neighborhood, selling hundreds of pounds of drugs from a storefront and marketing a signature strain of marijuana, federal officials said.

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. A man is facing multiple counts of deadly conduct after brandishing a stun gun at an anti-war...

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. Laura Molinar started out selling her baked goods on the fly. “I would set up wherever they...

A North Texas mother of three is being remembered after an act of selflessness turned deadly. Dallas County deputies say 40-year-old Yolanda Garth was hit and killed while trying to help victims of a crash in Duncanville. “She was just always helping, always there for people,” said Cadie Maganga, owner...

ARLINGTON, Texas — A person was injured in a shooting Friday morning after a homeowner confronted them near a vehicle, Arlington police said. Just before 8 a.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of Stoneriver Road after receiving calls about multiple gunshots in the area. Police said the individual...

If you've ever caught yourself daydreaming about operating a massive excavator or pushing dirt with a bulldozer like a construction boss, Dig World in Katy, Texas is here to make your inner child and actual children cheer. Nestled next to Katy Mills Mall, this larger-than-life attraction invites you to hop in the driver’s seat of real CAT equipment—no experience or hard hat required.

Ever wanted to float through Texas without hitting traffic? At the Marriott Marquis Houston, you can do just that—literally. Perched six stories above downtown, this sky-high lazy river is shaped like the Lone Star State itself, offering a uniquely Texan way to chill out. Whether you’re visiting H-Town or just need a weekend refresh, this rooftop oasis is a splashy blend of novelty, luxury, and downright fun.

If the scent of mesquite smoke and sizzling ribeyes makes your heart skip a beat, there’s a small Texas town that deserves a big red circle on your calendar. Once a year, Hico—population 1,300 on a normal day—transforms into the unofficial capital of carnivores with the one-of-a-kind Texas Steak Cookoff. It’s smoky, it’s loud, it’s friendly, and yes—it's absolutely mouthwatering.