The Local Luxury Handbag Designer, Chef and Mom Running For a Texas House Seat

Allison Mitchell has worn many hats. She's hoping her next one is in the Texas House of Representatives.

By Alyssa Fields

Pei Up or Move Out: Council Split in Early Discussions on Future of City Hall

In the council’s first formal discussion about City Hall’s future, passions ran high and feelings were split on whether to sell or repair the building.

By Emma Ruby

Join Us: Next Members-Only Supper Club Features 3 Styles of Pizza at Cane Rosso

Become a Dallas Observer member by giving any amount to support our newsroom, and snag an invite to this exclusive event. Tickets are limited.

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

New $10 Cowboy Documentary Captures Charley Crockett’s Texas Soul at Its Most Raw

Ahead of the film's Austin premiere, director Patrick Heaphy dives into the rising country singer's Dallas roots and the iconic Longhorn Ballroom.

By Preston Barta

TODAY'S TRENDING STORIES

El Califa de Leon Adruptly Pulls Plug on Dallas Taco Pop-Up Due to 'Unmet Standards'

We've got our own great tacos, anyway.

By Aaren Prody

System of a Down, Deftones and More Headline Inaugural Sick New World Texas

Wake up! The massive heavy metal event with Slayer and Evanescence is set to shake the Texas Motor Speedway on Oct. 24, 2026.

By Preston Barta

What's Popping? A New-Old Drug Emerging In The Club Scene

You've probably smelled it at the club or in the pit of a concert, but you better wise up, because it's back on the wider club scene.

By Alyssa Fields

How to Catch the Orionids Meteor Shower in Dallas

Party Like it's 1986 and (Sort of) Scope Bits of Halley's Comet in The Sky Tonight

By Kelly Dearmore

Bishop Arts Venue Says City Prohibited Them From Charging a Cover

Revelers Hall owner Jason Roberts shares that he is in the "same boat" as other Deep Ellum businesses like The Free Man with new city rule.

By Eric Diep