Photos of Liam Ramos wearing a blue hat and a Spider-Man backpack went viral last week after the boy was detained by ICE.

For many protesters in North Texas, the goal isn't to start a revolution. It's about one person making the most righteous noise they can.

From high tea to candlelit concerts, discover Regency-inspired delights in the area ahead of Bridgerton's upcoming season premiere on Jan. 29.

It takes a lot for us to be excited about an outdoor concert venue in Texas, but we'll gladly saddle up for this one.

A big bowl of their mac and cheese sounds pretty amazing right now.

We talk to bartender Robbie Clark about being sober behind the bar.

It’s probably best to leave your pipes insulated for now, as freezing temperatures will be back through this weekend.

Shocking scenes in Frisco, Bonham have made headlines across the country as Winter Storm Fern rolls on.

Despite a December vote to stay in the transit group, the City Council rethought its position on Tuesday evening.

Uptown welcomes another out-of-town bougie restaurant.

If you're planning to throw a party in North Texas, cancel that invitation to Bella Hadid.

Many local businesses have been closed because of inclement weather. As the ice melts and it is safe to get back on the road, grab some grub at your favorite mom-and-pop.

K-pop superstars TWICE talk their upcoming two-night stop at the American Airlines Center, celebrating their 10-year anniversary and K-pop Demon Hunters.

Your early look at one of the best festivals of the year, offering an immersion of creativity through film, music, spoken word and more from Black artists.

Deep Ellum is down 99 beer taps.

The chef here brings some serious credentials as best demonstrated in the soup dumplings.

CAIR has been a target of conservative lawmakers in Texas for the past year, with Gov. Greg Abbott and Plano Rep. Jeff Leach leading the charge.

Maher Tarabishi was detained by ICE in October, a traumatic event that his family believes affected the health of his disabled son.

The North Texas pizza scene keeps expanding.

The impact of the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti can be felt in Texas thanks to the presence of ICE and the U.S. Border Patrol.

Palmer's was a hot-chicken staple in the Lakewood neighborhood.

From Zillionaire Doe to Chaka Kahn and Patti LaBelle, North Texas has so many concerts you don't want to miss this winter.

The way we see it, if you can’t beat the January blues (and you can’t go to an actual concert), you may as well join them with the help of some moody music.

On Friday afternoon, White Rhino sent an email to the Observer denying that it ever instructed employees to give ICE agents first-responder discounts, contrary to what former employees say. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-white-rhino-manager-quits-ice-discount-40637102/ 

Dallas-based cafe loses workers over a first-responder discount and its policy toward ICE agents.

Local officials stated they do not believe Hutchins has the infrastructure to support the planned 9,500-person converted warehouse.

A study from people who know about driving in the snow say that making your way through the Dallas-area isn't all that easy in January.

That concert you got tickets for that got cancelled because of the freeze might have been rescheduled already. Here's what we know.

You’ve seen Nolan Goff’s work, you just don’t know it.

Han Cao blends vibrant threads with vintage memories to create intricate visual narratives. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dallas-artist-han-cao-stitches-new-life-into-forgotten-memories-with-second-nature-40636669/ 

Terry has all the receipts. He knows the median income for H-E-B stores in San Antonio, how many acres the Houston stores sit on and every plot of land that H-E-B owns in Dallas. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/frederick-terry-is-on-a-mission-to-bring-an-h-e-b-to-south-dallas-40633252/ 

We won't recommend driving in this weather, but if you absolutely need something, here are some spots that are staying open during the freeze (for now).

Recording is often protected speech. But recording, and especially sharing, creates data that can be searched, linked, purchased and reused.

Believe it or not, Dallas has seen freezes into the negatives.

Undecided voters didn't get much help from the two candidates during Saturday's debate.

We’re in no position to judge; we’re merely Observers. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/what-your-dallas-neighborhood-says-about-your-taste-in-music-17790747/ 

We’ve compiled what we consider to be a perfect “winter vibes” playlist. 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/03mMxc8Kx4xZpiO93ak8xl?si=QMFkBjt0RiuwqnPaPeAMvA 

Fun isn't just for the bars. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/tired-of-bars-dallas-has-many-other-third-spaces-40636880/ 

Obviously, use your best judgment and double-check (ask Mom) before heading out. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-grocery-stores-open-during-winter-storm-2026-40637109/ 

The One Big Beautiful Bill, which Congress passed last July, included a $625 million appropriation for security during the World Cup, and Cornyn stated that he believes Texas will receive around $100 million of that funding.

ERCOT has an online dashboard that continually tracks the grid’s conditions and usage. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/how-to-track-the-texas-power-grid-supply-40637338/ 

After weighing the facts (and the stereotypes), here's what we think Dallas residents are listening to based on where they live.

The amount of Big D millionaires keeps going up and up.

After 2021, we’re all on edge in North Texas. This online tracker can help you know what’s going on with your power.

Experience the quiet rebellion of humanity in a poignant exploration of generational trauma and resilience, now playing at the Angelika at Mockingbird Station.

Consider this a prescription of sorts for the cabin fever.

Some stores, restaurants and dive bars are already planning to stay open to make sure their neighbors have all the necessities from chicken broth to hot cocoa with a shot of whisky. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/dallas-grocery-stores-open-during-winter-storm-2026-40637109/ 

The planned demolition of a home that neighbors believe has historical significance has raised new questions about the city’s care for the area. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/kleberg-residents-feel-ignored-by-city-of-dallas-40634911/ 

Sen. John Cornyn touted the millions secured for the games’ security and said ICE’s presence in DFW “should not be a problem at all.”

In honor of Ethan Hawke's Oscar nomination, check out this story from last month.