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After nearly three decades, Truluck’s to relocate within Uptown
Truluck's is relocating to the base of One Uptown in early 2027.
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A North Texas city finally told a billionaire sports owner to build his own stadium
Typically, a big fancy new stadium, paid for with public funds, is right up our alley. What gives?
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The Pick-It Line: Previews and predictions for 10 of the area's top Week 11 HS football games
During the high school football season, Star Local Media will preview and predict the winners of 10 in-market games each week as part of its annual Pick-It Line.
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Local Black Playwright’s New Work Features All Black Cast and Director
Review by Martha Heimberg Is love at first sight really an unconscious recognition of somebody you loved in an earlier life? Think about it. Better still, go see a fascinating play based on the idea of love reincarnate. Award-winning playwright Erin Malone Turner’s work has been featured in theat...
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5 healthcare fights Democrats could take on after midterms sweep
Plano voters rejected Proposition A, turning down public financing for a proposed Dallas Stars arena and leaving the future of the project uncertain. But the vote doesn’t necessarily mean the project is dead. The city of Plano said it plans to reassess financial options and present them to City C...
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2026 American Humane Hero Dog Awards has a winner: Meet Eddie the Lab
Plano voters rejected Proposition A, turning down public financing for a proposed Dallas Stars arena and leaving the future of the project uncertain. But the vote doesn’t necessarily mean the project is dead. The city of Plano said it plans to reassess financial options and present them to City C...
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Republicans keep majority in Texas Senate, Democrats likely to take Texas House
(The Center Square) – The blue tsunami that swept through Texas Tuesday night impacted the state legislature but not to the extent that it did in the executive and judicial branches.
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Texans Credit Union named a 2026 Dallas Morning News Top Workplace for fourth consecutive year
Recognition builds on a history of commitment to fostering a workplace culture where employees feel valued
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Yes, Texas Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson worked on the ‘Dragon Ball Z’ score
Before today, Nathan Johnson's past as a composer was Dallas Observer lore, but now we want everyone to know.
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Plano voters reject proposed taxes tied to planned new arena for NHL's Dallas Stars
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz released a podcast episode on Wednesday commenting on why Republicans lost in the midterm election and what he vows to do over the next few months. In the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Democrats took control of both the House and Senate and swept statewide races in Texas. Decisi...
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October was a big month for new restaurant openings in Dallas, many locally owned
From Caribbean eats to a French-Bohemian bar and bistro, local spots dominate this new restaurant list.
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Celina man receives 75 years for child pornography
On Monday, District Attorney Greg Willis announced a Celina man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. Joshua Charles Turner, age 31, of Celina was handed down a 75-year sentence by a Collin County jury, Oct. 28.…
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Austin-born Guest House to open with an all-too familiar line-up and vibe
Caviar? In Uptown? Groundbreaking. An evening that "evolves throughout the evening" with hot-rock-cooked steak and a DJ? Of course.
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Financial Firms More Than Double Their Weekly Patent Average in North Texas
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. North Texas’ financial innovation strength was on display in patent awards the week of Oct. 13. Five banks and financial services companies received a combined 24 patents with local inventors. That’s nearly 14% of the region’s ...
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It came upon us (blue) wave on (blue) wave: sights and sounds from Election Day in Dallas
The Observer was in Dallas, Denton and Tarrant Counties on Tuesday, taking it all in for you, our readers and social media followers.