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Alyssa Fields

Alyssa Fields is a staff writer for the Dallas Observer covering local news and politics. A 2023 graduate of the Mayborn School of Journalism, she focused on print and digital journalism and minored in political science with a concentration in international conflict. Before joining the team, Alyssa freelanced in Dallas for the Observer, the Oak Cliff Advocate, and D Magazine.

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Slow Dallas Police Response Times Stoke Rising Fears and ‘Crime Anxiety’

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 22, 2025

Could it be because the police can take 90 minutes or more to arrive on the scene?

We Were Removed From a School Library Council Meeting, Is That Legal?

We Were Removed From a School Library Council Meeting, Is That Legal?

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 19, 2025

Coppell ISD’s first school library advisory council meeting was this week. They made us leave. Here’s why.

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UPDATE: Timeline of the EPIC City Controversy, State Agency Settles With Developers

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 18, 2025

Controversy focused on the proposed Muslim community began in February. Here’s what’s happened since.

Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett Slams Charlie Kirk’s Claim She Aims to ‘Eliminate the White Population’

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 17, 2025

Spreading the ‘great replacement’ conspiracy theory, Kirk suggested the Dallas congresswoman is a threat to white people.

Costly $2B Silver Line Launches As Suburbs Challenge DART’s Future

Costly $2B Silver Line Launches As Suburbs Challenge DART’s Future

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 17, 2025

Member cities of DART created a funding hullabaloo this year. Now they have quick rides to the airport.

Ungodly Pack Of Wild Dogs Torment Tiny Texas Town

Ungodly Pack Of Wild Dogs Torment Tiny Texas Town

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 16, 2025

A rambling group of dogs, up to 40 at their peak, has been wreaking havoc, especially when the school bells ring.

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Charlie Kirk’s Death Sparks GOP-Led Witch Hunt on Teachers

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 15, 2025

Anything you tweet can and will be held against you.

The More The Merrier: Dallas is a Top 3 City For Polyamory

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 13, 2025

Some say three’s a crowd. Dallas says it’s just right for the sack.

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Hemp Hemp Hooray! Texas THC Experts Call Abbott’s Executive Order a Win.

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 12, 2025

The order, which comes after two special sessions and places new age restrictions on THC products, delights hemp experts.

Fight Against Alley Trash Service Gets Dirty At City Hall

Fight Against Alley Trash Service Gets Dirty At City Hall

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 11, 2025

The director of sanitation does not need anyone’s approval to end trash services in alleys, but that won’t stop the people from fighting.

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DART Approves Biggest Service Cuts in 40 Years: Routes Slashed, Fares Hiked

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 11, 2025

The frequency of certain routes will also take a hit next year when DART begins charging more for its decreased services.

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The Largest Lottery Jackpots in Texas History

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 10, 2025

How big are the biggest lottery prizes? Like, really big.

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Family Faces Eviction After Son Allegedly Steals Deed to Lifelong Home

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 10, 2025

After nearly 30 years, the Mendozas may be forced out of their home through no fault of their own.

On The Third Stop Of His Texas Tour, Eddie Garcia Is Making Less Money

On The Third Stop Of His Texas Tour, Eddie Garcia Is Making Less Money

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 9, 2025

No one seems to love North Texas like Eddie Garcia, who took a big pay cut to return.

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Stargazing in North Texas: Supermoons, Eclipses, and Sky Events This Fall

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 8, 2025

Hey, look, it’s Saturn!

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Ask Your Texas Pharmacist What Horse Dewormer Can Do For You!

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 8, 2025

Ivermectin, used to treat horses and sometimes humans, is pending over-the-counter approval in the midst of a COVID surge.

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$50,000 AI-Led Private School in Plano Has Just 2 Hours of Class Time

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 4, 2025

Alpha School is a chain of private K-8 schools using AI to compress school days and free up time for ‘life-skill’ learning.

UPDATE: Successful Bill Has Texas OB-GYNs Fearing $100,000 Civil Suits

UPDATE: Successful Bill Has Texas OB-GYNs Fearing $100,000 Civil Suits

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 4, 2025

The Texas House passed a bill that would allow private citizens to sue providers of the abortion pill.

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The Jail Is Overstuffed With Prisoners, and That Might Cost You

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 3, 2025

After steadily approaching capacity for years, the jail has more bodies than authorized, and it needs more money to fix it.

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Cowtown Takeover: What Happens if the State Takes Control of Fort Worth ISD?

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 3, 2025

The Texas Education Agency can seize control of a school district if one of its schools receives five failing scores.

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Starting Today, You Might Qualify For Medical Marijuana In Texas

By Alyssa FieldsSeptember 1, 2025

Chronic pain is now included in the Texas Compassionate Use Program, allowing thousands more residents to qualify.

‘Utterly Disastrous’ New Law Is Emptying School Library Shelves

‘Utterly Disastrous’ New Law Is Emptying School Library Shelves

By Alyssa FieldsAugust 29, 2025

North Texas school districts are overly compliant with a new law that restructures school library book approvals.

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