All good things come to an end. After nearly 30 years, the Observer’s iconic leader has published his last piece. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/dallas-observer-editor-in-chief-patrick-williams-retires-40691821/

The furloughs come on the heels of a city hiring freeze and a projected $51 million budget gap 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-orders-employee-unpaid-furlough-days-as-budget-shortfall-deepens-40691870/

The team behind Meat Point just opened a cozy sushi bar next door. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/what-is-kosher-sushi-shiya-north-dallas-40691645/

The free and customizable charm bracelets from Bank of America have been the breakout star of the World Cup. And now, a new charm made for Dallas just dropped. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/heres-how-to-get-a-viral-world-cup-bracelet-and-with-a-new-big-d-charm-40691736/

After staring down cancer and his own mortality, the East Dallas songwriter steps into a hard-won second chance with “Ain't Dead Yet,” a record as defiant as the title promises. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/joshua-ray-walker-refuses-to-be-counted-out-and-aint-dead-yet-proves-it-40691673/

This will likely come as a shock to you, but the Texas attorney general might not have been totally honest in his TV commercial. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/fact-checking-ken-paxtons-senate-campaign-commercial-40691690/

Texas’ new list of required readings for public schools, including biblical stories, will begin to take effect in 2030. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/texas-approves-mandatory-bible-readings-in-public-schools-reigniting-a-century%e2%80%91long-debate-40691695/

Universal Kids Resort opens July 1 in Frisco, but the previews have sparked online backlash over barren theme design, no shade and lots of concrete. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/universal-kids-resort-promised-family-thrills-but-delivered-a-550m-concrete-carnival-40689942/

Last summer, ICE agents became a daily fixture of Dallas’ immigration court. Now they are barred from making arrests. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/ruling-blacks-dallas-immigration-court-arrests-40690050/

The World Cup is in full swing, and the United States National Team has a game this week, which means we have watch parties to be at. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-this-week-in-dallas-18097870/

We caught Kevin Morby’s return home to Texas, and it was gorgeous display of undeniable guitar mastery. 🎵 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/texas-born-kevin-morby-ends-his-tour-where-his-story-began-40689722/

The Texas Republican Party recently adopted a plank listing IVF among so-called “destructive practices” along with commercial surrogacy. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/paxton-distances-himself-from-gop-anti-ivf-platform-40689855/

Role Model, Rod Wave, Phoebe Bridgers and more promise a big year for shows in North Texas. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/most-dallas-anticipated-concerts-of-2026-40629150/

The full lineup of Wingstop's U.S. debut of its 10-day World Cup festival is stacked. And it all starts this week. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/wingstop-is-throwing-the-biggest-free-party-of-the-year-for-the-world-cup-40689607/

Dallas bars and restaurants offer specials and watch parties where local expats can cheer on their home teams. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-world-cup-bar-guide-where-to-watch-by-country-40680952/

The parasite spent decades exiled to Central America before returning to Texas earlier this month. Twelve cases have been reported. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/new-world-screwworms-deadly-texas-comeback-40688371/

Community members are concerned about a loss of valuable programming and increased fees as Dallas looks to bring in a for-profit operator. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/community-fights-back-as-dallas-looks-to-cash-in-on-kiest-tennis-center-40689598/

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Happy summer reading. 📚 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/best-books-to-add-to-your-summer-reading-list-40685711/

The best restaurants in Dallas often aren't on your social media feed. From Deep Ellum staples to dumplings on Royal Lane, here are the low-key best bites in Dallas. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-most-underrated-restaurants-40668416/

Dallas bars and restaurants offer specials and watch parties where local expats can cheer on their home teams. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-world-cup-bar-guide-where-to-watch-by-country-40680952/

Here are some of the most exciting Pride celebrations happening this year. Happy Pride! 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dallas-pride-month-events-2026-22356994/

We aren't just getting hot players and their entourage, but also thousands of fans and journalists. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/where-to-find-a-hot-international-boyfriend-during-the-world-cup-40686710/

With the World Cup in North Texas, it was time for us to take a look at our top picks for barbecue in Dallas and Fort Worth, and places in between. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-bbq-in-dallas-texas-14375399/

The Palladino’s location in Dallas will be the restaurateur’s second: The first in the historic Grand Central Station in New York City. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/palladinos-dallas-now-open-40688294/

The city of Dallas is facing a $51 million shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year, as some Council members say “everything should be on the table” to help bridge the gap. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-city-council-faces-massive-budget-shortfall-40688093/

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The world’s biggest soccer party kicked off on June 11, which meant we were in store for a brand new official song. This year, we got 18 of ’em. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/the-10-best-world-cup-songs-of-all-time-7056329/

This list is for the dads who know how to have fun. Or at least can be convinced of it. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-fathers-day-guide-2026-40688031/

Here's a guide on how to catch a shuttle to Buc-ee's, and an explainer on why we're running public transit to a cult-favorite gas station. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/fort-worth-bucees-shuttle-guide-40686155/

Lifelong educator, activist and Fort Worth native Opal Lee spent decades campaigning to give Juneteenth its federal due. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/where-to-celebrate-juneteenth-in-north-texas-40686479/

The city is facing its largest budget shortfall since COVID-19. Staffing, parks, libraries and even police budgets may take a hit. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-city-council-faces-massive-budget-shortfall-40688093/

Joseph Palladino cut his steakhouse chops in Dallas. Now, the New Yorker is back in town with in Preston Hollow steakhouse. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/palladinos-dallas-now-open-40688294/

Wednesday’s council meeting ended prematurely after quorum was lost around the same time as England and Croatia kicked off in Arlington. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/did-the-dallas-city-council-go-world-cup-instead-of-meeting-40688325/

Vvisitors from Mexico, Japan, the Netherlands and beyond have enjoyed our burgers, steaks and massive gas stations, but in return, we have received numerous lessons on how to simply be a fan and live in the moment. 🔗 https://voice-media-group.dcatalog.com/v/Dallas-Observer-flipbook-06-18-26/

Whether you’re making a full weekend of it or looking for one meaningful way to mark the day, here’s everything happening around DFW this Juneteenth. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/where-to-celebrate-juneteenth-in-north-texas-40686479/

Just in time for Father's Day, we've updated our list of best BBQ in North Texas. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-bbq-in-dallas-texas-14375399/

The meteoric rise of the first season's cast has been challenging for the girls, the team, the two women in charge and series director Greg Whiteley. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/filming-season-3-of-netflix-cheerleader-docuseries-challenged-director-greg-whiteley-40688199/

Words don't do much to explain what it's like at a World Cup match when legendary names, a hometown hero and passionate fans converge. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/fc-dallas-star-scores-world-cup-goal-england-sings-a-victory-song-40688303/

The smash(ed) hit comedy will make its Dallas debut at Deep Ellum Art Co. this July through September. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/drunk-shakespeare-will-be-stumbling-into-deep-ellum-this-summer-with-romeo-juliet-40686450/

FC Dallas’ Petar Musa scored a goal for Croatia in their match against England at Dallas Stadium. 📸 Mike Brooks

The new deal provides for wage increases and improved benefits. Without it, paratransit employees would have gone on strike Wednesday. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dart-avoids-paratransit-strike-during-world-cup-after-contractor-settles-with-union-40688063/

It's been 32 years since a Dallas chef won a competitive James Beard award. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-snubbed-at-2026-james-beard-awards-40687799/

Historians, artists and the City of Garland are memorializing The Flats, a former free-standing African American community, with an interactive mosaic mural. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/new-immersive-mural-resurrects-a-key-piece-of-garlands-black-history-40687567/

A "RoboCop" benefit screening turned movie nostalgia into civic testimony for the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/robocop-screening-rallies-dallas-to-save-i-m-peis-city-hall-40687900/

Multiple complaints stem from tickets purchased through StubHub, although the ticketing platform said the issue is rare. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/world-cup-dallas-stubhub-ticketing-disappointment-40687957/

When summer gets too hot, venture north to the land of beer, cheese and lakes to cool down. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/ultimate-travel-guide-madison-wisconsin-40687617/

The World Cup will bring overseas hotties to all participating North American cities, but we in Dallas have a uniquely bountiful opportunity. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/where-to-find-a-hot-international-boyfriend-during-the-world-cup-40686710/

The Texas Monthly Top 50 bbq shop in Grand Prairie is keeping the pits burning for more than a month straight to feed international soccer crowds. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/zavalas-barbecue-34-day-marathon-world-cup-40687793/

We haven't seen a menu yet, but we can bet it'll be worth a trip. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/pangea-dallas-opens-new-bar-in-trinity-groves-40687628/