Emma Ruby

Dallas

Staff Writer at Dallas Observer

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‘This was Preventable’: Report Reveals Failures in Fort Worth CrossFit Death

2 days ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

Athletes who competed in the early morning event said they were shocked and overwhelmed by the August Texas heat.
Dallas USPS Worker Dies Two Years After Eugene Gates Jr. Death, OSHA Fine

3 days ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

Although the cause of death of a postal worker in Dallas has not been confirmed, temperatures reached the mid-90s on Saturday.
Texas Marathon Runner Inspires Stronger Legal Protections for Rape Survivors

3 days ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

A bill that will codify a definition of consent into Texas law was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday, signaling a step forward for sexual assault survivors and advocates across the state. The bill was named the “Summer Willis Act” for a Texas woman who says she was raped at a University of Texas fraternity party a decade ago.
Ken Paxton's Felony Fraud Charges Dropped After 10 Years

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

Ten years, $271,000 and 100 hours of community service later, fraud charges brought against Texas Attorney Gen. Ken Paxton have been dismissed by the state.A Collin County grand jury brought the charges in 2015, the same year Paxton became Texas’ chief legal officer. Paxton was accused of soliciting investors in a Texas-based tech startup while failing to disclose his own financial stake in the company. Paxton pleaded not guilty to the multiple securities fraud charges brought against him.
Ted Cruz Forces Us to Root For Tucker Carlson in Iran Conflict Conversation

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

In a social media clip previewing an interview that will be released today between U.S. Sen.Ted Cruz and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, Cruz may or may not accidentally reveal that the United States is already involved in military operations in Iran.The omission comes on the heels of a fiery exchange between the men, after Carlson lambastes Cruz for not knowing anything about “the country you seek to topple.” Carlson has been an outspoken critic of American involvement in the Middle...
Thousands Signal Support for North Texas Bride Held in ICE Detention Center

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

Over 3,000 people have signed a petition that urges Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to step in and prevent the deportation of a Dallas-based wedding photographer who has been in custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials since returning from her honeymoon in February.Ward Sakeik, a 22-year-old Palestinian-American who recently graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington, was detained when she flew into Miami from the U.S. Virgin Islands.
‘Dangerous and Cruel Legislation’ Set To Affect Texas LGBTQ+ Community

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

Bills Set to Go Into EffectAnd a Few MoreAs it goes at the end of every legislative session, the time approaches when Texans suddenly find themselves under the rule of new laws.We’re still anxiously waiting, of course, to see if Gov. Greg Abbott chooses to veto Senate Bill 3, which will take a sledgehammer to Texas’ THC and hemp industry.
Explosion in Fossil Fuel Emissions Expected as Texas Doubles Down on Data Centers

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

Why This Matters for DallasAs Texas grapples with a surging energy demand, power plant operators are looking to cash in big.
National Guard Deployment Outnumbers Abbott's Past Protest Response

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

Seven thousand law enforcement officers from the Texas National Guard and the state police department have been deployed across the state ahead of protests planned for this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday morning. This is a steep increase compared to Abbott’s previous deployment orders.Abbott has not stated protest in San Antonio, and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson confirmed to reporters that the capital city has been notified of the presence of officers.
‘We Were Set Up’: Immigration Off the Table as Comeaux Meets Police Oversight Board

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

It is perhaps worth mentioning that the city attorney did allow Comeaux to discuss his pride regarding the department’s handling of a Monday night anti-ICE protest at the Margaret Hunt Hill bridge, despite the topic not being listed on the agenda.