Emma Ruby

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Staff Writer at Dallas Observer

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‘Andy, That’s Not True’: North Texas Republican Goes Viral for ‘Intersex’ Confusion

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

The embarrassing admission came while the House was considering a budget amendment suggested by Hopper that would eliminate all funding for the University of Texas at Austin because of the university’s LGBTQ+ programming and degree paths. A video of the moment Hopper was exposed for not knowing about the topic he was attempting to legislate has garnered millions of views across TikTok and Instagram reels. The video starts with Democratic Rep.
Dallas Business Owner Traps Feral Cats, Dumps in Suburb. Drama Ensues

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

The feral cats of the Bishop Arts District in North Oak Cliff are fat, happy and everywhere. In Bishop Arts, a war is brewing between a developer and embittered animal rescuers. Several dozen stray cats are caught in the middle.
The Top Texas Trump Ass-Kissers of the First 100 Days

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Alyssa Fields |Emma Ruby

After the election, a rat race to secure a spot in the Trump administration ensued, and Texas had some of the top contenders for top spots. The display of what can only be described as utter ass-kissery was a marvel. Though nomination season has ended, and only a few Texans snagged a spot rubbing shoulders with the president, the devotion to his derriere rages on.
Trans Sports and CRT: Ken Paxton Targets North Texas School Districts

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

to the Observer, Irving ISD said Lizardo’s statements were “obtained under false pretenses” and that because AIM did not identify itself as a media organization, the district considers the interview toBetween the trips to Mar-a-Lago and a mounting campaign for the United States Senate, it’s hard to imagine where Texas Attorney Gen.
The Beef Between Texas AG Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn: A History

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

The two have been locked in a feud for years. Now that Paxton has officially declared his intention to challenge Cornyn for the Senate seat he’s held since 2002, we at the Observer feel confident in predicting that the 2026 primary is going to get dirty, personal and void of all perspective on what matters to working Texans, real quick. Paxton officially announced his decision to run Tuesday night, launching a campaign website and appearing on Laura Ingraham’s Fox News show to share the message.
They Who Have Been Exiled: The Strict Religious Group Behind I-35's Cheese Cave

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

It took Morning Alexander 26 years to leave the cult within which she was born, and as she left, she was sure God would strike her down. Her whole life, others had told Alexander that if she ever turned her back on the 510-acre farm where every person she’d ever known lived, she’d be raped, abused and killed. God would kill her two children in a car wreck, and their blood would be on her hands. She’d be walking herself through the gates of hell.
A Trump Executive Order is Hitting the Dallas Public Library Where it Hurts

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

Dallas Public Library officials say the effort to digitize hundreds of artifacts associated with Juanita Craft, a civil rights leader and former Dallas City Council member, is on pause due to federal funding cuts.On March 14, President Donald Trump issued an executive order dismantling “elements of the Federal bureaucracy that the President has determined are unnecessary.” Among the federal agencies eliminated in the order was the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a small...
A Trump Executive Order is Hitting the Dallas Public Library Where it Hurts

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Emma Ruby

3 hours agoUSA Film Festival 2025 in Dallas will host red carpet and star salutesThe Dallas-based USA Film Festival returns to the Angelika Film Center in 2025 for its 55th edition with red carpet events, celebrity appearances, …1 hour agoWhat’s going on with major Uptown office landlord Harwood? Two foreclosures in three months have Dallas real estate insiders asking: What’s going on at Harwood International?
Meet the Dallasite Elected to Usher in 'A New Day' for Texas Democrats

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

Kendall Scudder has "never told the [Democratic] party no" before, so why start now? Spring has sprung, and so has Dallas Observer‘s spring campaign! Our goal is to raise $5,500 by April 27, and we’re counting on you, our dedicated readers, to help us get there. The funds we raise will power our newsroom and ensure we can continue delivering the trusted journalism and local coverage you rely on. If you enjoy reading Dallas Observer, will you help us thrive in 2025 and beyond?
A New DPD Training Center Was Coming, Then it Wasn’t. Questions Persist

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Emma Ruby

At a Dallas City Council briefing Wednesday, City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert emphasized her confidence in the future of a much-needed Dallas police training academy planned for the University of North Texas Dallas campus.