Opinion & Commentary

Limp Bizkit to Play Dallas Amid Irony-Fueled Comeback. Is the Tank Running on Empty?

Limp Bizkit to Play Dallas Amid Irony-Fueled Comeback. Is the Tank Running on Empty?

Will Dallas' Bromance with Omakase Overtake the Venerable Steakhouse?

Will Dallas' Bromance with Omakase Overtake the Venerable Steakhouse?

5 North Texans Better Suited To Be Trump's Attorney General Than Ken Paxton

By Kelly Dearmore
May 21, 2024

If you're serious about picking an AG from North Texas, we have a few ideas for you, Mr. Trump.
20 Years Later, Loretta Lynn's Van Lear Rose Blooms as Beautifully as Ever

By Preston Jones
May 21, 2024

This incredible album is a truly rare find. It's not streaming, and best of luck locating the vinyl.
Why Is Grocery Store Music Like Crack to Millennials? The Ultimate Playlist

By Diamond Rodrigue
May 13, 2024

Kroger is the hottest club in town for millennials.
Remember When Drake and Kendrick Lamar Performed Together in Arlington? We Do.

By Carly May Gravley
May 10, 2024

Drake and Kendrick Lamar are currently locked in a messy rap feud, but we remember when they kind of got along. Mostly because it partly happened in Arlington.
We Try Pickled Dr Pepper

By Jordan Maddox
May 9, 2024

Mississippi Memaw liked it ... so ...
A Plea for the Return of the North Texas Film Festival

By Lisa Laman
May 8, 2024

Those who were there remember the glorious year 2019, which gave us the North Texas Film Festival.
Readers Respond: How Late Is 'Too Late' To Show Up at a Restaurant?

By Carly May Gravley
Apr 24, 2024

We asked and y'all answered. Here's what Observer readers have to say about closing-time etiquette.
What Makes a Great Dallas Movie?

By Lisa Laman
Mar 22, 2024

Dallas' cinematic legacy is marked by killings, tragedies and Debbie Doing Things. Author Lisa Laman looks at what makes a great North Texas movie.
It's Been 10 Years Since #AlexFromTarget. What Have We Learned About Filming Strangers in Public?

By Carly May Gravley
Mar 14, 2024

In 2014, Frisco teen Alex Lee made national headlines after being photographed in public without his consent, becoming an unwitting internet celebrity. In 2024, this kind of thing happens all the time.
Kelly Clarkson Found Her Footing 15 Years Ago with All I Ever Wanted

By Preston Jones
Mar 10, 2024

The Burleson native makes pop music on her own terms.
Chris Brown’s New Tour Stops in Fort Worth This Summer. Why You Shouldn’t Go.

By Jennifer Goldberg
Mar 5, 2024

Why we won’t be attending the R&B star’s August show — and why you shouldn’t, either.
We Listened to Mayor Eric Johnson on Ted Cruz's Podcast So You Don't Have To

By Simone Carter
Feb 28, 2024

In an episode that aired Monday, Dallas' mayor was a guest on the junior Texas senator's podcast, Verdict with Ted Cruz. It went about as well as you'd think.
Critics Slammed Norah Jones' Sophomore Album, but It Had No Business Being That Good

By Preston Jones
Feb 28, 2024

Following up a massively adored album isn't easy, but Norah Jones delivered with "Feels Like Home." Too bad critics disagreed.
10 Dallas Dudes You've Probably Dated

By Vanessa Quilantan
Feb 16, 2024

We're sorry to tell you, but the Dallas dating pool is as shallow as they come. The same stereotypes of single men in Dallas will keep floating around until we've all dated them.
Marc Rebillet Sang Creed's 'Higher' During Karaoke, Further Cementing It as a Dallas Fave

By Carly May Gravley
Feb 6, 2024

Dallas' need for Creed hasn't waned since the World Series. Is it time to let this bit die or should we go ahead and make "Higher" our city's national anthem?
Sh-t Talk: How Did Green Day’s Dookie Start a Trilogy?

By David Fletcher
Feb 2, 2024

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Green Day's Dookie, a close reading reveals just how subversive it truly was.
What Is Justin Timberlake's Problem?

By Carly May Gravley
Feb 1, 2024

After he subtly shaded Britney Spears during a show in New York, people are wondering if he's grown up at all since writing "Cry Me a River."
Is Dak the New Dirk?

By Richie Whitt
Jan 30, 2024

Seriously, Cowboys fans, we know you're hurting, but hear us out on this.
What on Earth Is Going on in J.Lo's New Movie Trailer?

By Samantha Thornfelt
Jan 24, 2024

Raise your hand if you're disoriented by J.Lo's new movie trailer.
What Is it About This Dang Stanley Quencher Tumbler? Even These 13 Cups Are Better

By Eva Raggio
Jan 11, 2024

People freaking out over a cup: Are you OK? We can think of some better cups for you.

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