Every restaurant and bar that has closed in Deep Ellum since 2020 (Updated)
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Every restaurant and bar that has closed in Deep Ellum since 2020 (Updated)

By Lauren Drewes Daniels and Others
Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Aug. 14-16
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Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Aug. 14-16

By Alec Spicer and Others
'Winning and losing doesn't matter' in Dallas' adult recreational sports leagues
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‘Winning and losing doesn’t matter’ in Dallas’ adult recreational sports leagues

As people are incresingly seeking community, Dallasites are finding home base with adult recreational leagues.
By Alyssa Fields
Le Sol lives on: City council approves experimental recreation club in Oak Cliff
Business

Le Sol lives on: City council approves experimental recreation club in Oak Cliff

By Emma Ruby
Books

Mark Lamster’s ‘Welcome to Paradox City’ finds poetry in Dallas contradictions

By Preston Barta
Restaurants

Next up in Dallas’ steakhouse arms race: Docent brings rare beef and samurai swords

By Aaren Prody
Marijuana

Are THC products still on Texas shelves safe? It’s complicated, experts say

By Austin Wood

Trending Articles

Strangeways celebrates 15 years on brand (strangely)
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Strangeways celebrates 15 years on brand (strangely)

Le Sol House lives on in Oak Cliff
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Le Sol House lives on in Oak Cliff

All the Deep Ellum restaurant and bar closures since 2020; updated 2026
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All the Deep Ellum restaurant and bar closures since 2020; updated 2026

Finding home base: Dallas' rec sports leagues are growing
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Finding home base: Dallas’ rec sports leagues are growing

Free things to do in North Texas this weekend
Dallas Life

Free things to do in North Texas this weekend

News

Dallas is navigating budget troubles. So is just about everyone else
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Dallas is navigating budget troubles. So is just about everyone else

By Emma Ruby
These 10 Texas college athletes earn the most off their NIL rights
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These 10 Texas college athletes earn the most off their NIL rights

By Kelly Dearmore
Paxton seeks to keep unborn child with severe birth defect in Dallas County for treatment
Courts & Lawsuits

Paxton seeks to keep unborn child with severe birth defect in Dallas County for treatment

By Kelly Dearmore
Housing & Development

Dallas was about to open a shelter for homeless veterans. Then Trump happened

By Emma Ruby
Business

Abbott and Trump disagree on data centers, what should we know about them in Dallas?

By Kelly Dearmore
Politics & Government

Are Dallas city employees the biggest losers in the proposed budget?

By Emma Ruby
Environment

As solar and batteries dominate in Texas, Republican lawmakers consider natural gas minimums

By Arcelia Martin, Inside Climate News

Food & Drink

East Dallas dive bar Strangeways takes its punches, turns 15 on brand
Restaurants

East Dallas dive bar Strangeways takes its punches, turns 15 on brand

By Doyle Rader
Two spots, one recipe: Where to find the real Marco's pizza
Restaurants

Two spots, one recipe: Where to find the real Marco’s pizza

By Austin Wood
Buh-bye sushi, hello $50 rib-eye: Vandelay plays musical chairs in Preston Royal
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Buh-bye sushi, hello $50 rib-eye: Vandelay plays musical chairs in Preston Royal

By Lisa Petty
Shops & Markets

Is H-E-B and Joe V’s delivery worth the fee? The meat and produce savings say yes

By Jeff Siegel
Restaurants

The 10 best restaurants near AT&T Stadium in Arlington

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Restaurants

A New York Times-recognized burger is coming to Knox-Henderson

By Aaren Prody
Restaurants

DFW Restaurant Week is back: Score fine-dining meals starting at $29

By Aaren Prody

Music

Kaitlin Butts is booked, busy and choosin' Texas alongside Ella Langley
Concerts

Kaitlin Butts is booked, busy and choosin’ Texas alongside Ella Langley

By Preston Jones
MAMAMOO can't wait to get back to the 'movie set' that is North Texas
Critic’s Notebook

MAMAMOO can’t wait to get back to the ‘movie set’ that is North Texas

By Adam Davidson
Kesha's Freedom Tour rang loud and proud at Dos Equis Pavilion
Critic’s Notebook

Kesha’s Freedom Tour rang loud and proud at Dos Equis Pavilion

By Alex Gonzalez
Critic’s Notebook

No faces needed fixing at Masego’s dazzling tour kickoff in Dallas

By Aria Bell
Concerts

Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

By Alec Spicer and Others
Critic’s Notebook

The 10 biggest douchebags in country music

By Alyssa Fields
Concerts

The 14 best hip-hop and R&B concerts coming to North Texas in August

By Bryson “Boom” Paul

Arts & Culture

11 best places to play pickleball in Dallas-Fort Worth
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11 best places to play pickleball in Dallas-Fort Worth

By Samantha Thornfelt
Dallas gets its first Asian American Film Festival this month
Film, TV & Streaming

Dallas gets its first Asian American Film Festival this month

By Preston Barta
Goldmark Cultural Center is hosting a free nighttime art walk this weekend
Visual Arts

Goldmark Cultural Center is hosting a free nighttime art walk this weekend

By Preston Barta
Dallas Life

Best things to do in Dallas this week, Aug. 10-16

By Cory Graves
Dallas Life

Irish goodbye: The North Texas Irish Festival is moving to Denton

By Preston Barta
Film, TV & Streaming

Tony Revolori is stung by the strange beauty of ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’

By Preston Barta
Dallas Life

Ice! at Gaylord Texan announces magical theme for its annual winter wonderland

By Preston Barta

OPINION

Tony Romo messed up when getting arrested for OWI. Here's what he should've done
Editorial Voice

Tony Romo messed up when getting arrested for OWI. Here’s what he should’ve done

By Garrett Gravley
'This city is fixing to get cursed (or even more cursed)'
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‘This city is fixing to get cursed (or even more cursed)’

By Kelly Dearmore
How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help.
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How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help.

By Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek
Reader Response

‘This city is fixing to get cursed (or even more cursed)’

By Kelly Dearmore
Editorial Voice

How the Observer funds our journalism. And why we need your help.

By Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek
Editorial Voice

Is Mike Hinojosa Dallas’ bullpen ace?

By Jeff Siegel
Community Voice

53 years later, Santos Rodriguez’s murder still demands Dallas reckon with its past

By Michael Phillips and Others

UPCOMING Music events

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DYLAN SHELLEY
Thu., Aug 13, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Free
Third String Thursdays ft. eyebleed
Thu., Aug 13, 6:00 pm
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Denton Water Project Benefit: Kalypso | rocketland | Cycle | Maple | Max Twaddle [RUBBER ROOM]
Thu., Aug 13, 6:30 pm
$10
Calf In Pasture | Palefire | Gloss | Judge Roy Scream [SHOWROOM]
Thu., Aug 13, 7:00 pm
$10

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Dallas gets its first Asian American Film Festival this month
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Dallas gets its first Asian American Film Festival this month

By Preston Barta
Goldmark Cultural Center is hosting a free nighttime art walk this weekend
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Goldmark Cultural Center is hosting a free nighttime art walk this weekend

By Preston Barta
Best things to do in Dallas this week, Aug. 10-16
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Best things to do in Dallas this week, Aug. 10-16

By Cory Graves
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DFW Restaurant Week is back: Score fine-dining meals starting at $29

By Aaren Prody
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Ice! at Gaylord Texan announces magical theme for its annual winter wonderland

By Preston Barta
Concerts

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The 14 best hip-hop and R&B concerts coming to North Texas in August

By Bryson “Boom” Paul

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Delta 8, other THC products to be banned in Texas starting July 31
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Delta 8, other THC products to be banned in Texas starting July 31

By Austin Wood
Texas Republicans are going after THC. Yes, again
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Texas Republicans are going after THC. Yes, again

By Emma Ruby
THCa Will Get You High, but Is It Legal in Texas?
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THCa Will Get You High, but Is It Legal in Texas?

By Jacob Vaughn
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Federal marijuana rescheduling could open doors for Texas dispensaries, universities

By Austin Wood
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Texas smokable hemp ban block continues as potential restrictions loom

By Austin Wood
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‘An attempt to ban the industry’: Dallas THC shops react to smokable hemp rule

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FAQs: Ken Paxton is cracking down on kratom, what to know about the drug

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