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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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Meet Brody Price, Dallas Country Rocker and Environmental Scientist

Meet Brody Price, Dallas Country Rocker and Environmental Scientist

By Alyssa FieldsApril 7, 2025

Price and his band pair swinging country sounds with raucous rock in our backyard, sometimes literally.

Self-Driving Semi-Trucks En Route to Dallas and Beyond

Self-Driving Semi-Trucks En Route to Dallas and Beyond

By Alyssa FieldsApril 7, 2025

It is not your mind playing tricks on you. That semi-truck on I-45 might not have a driver at the wheel.

Fewer international students are enrolled in graduate programs at the University of North Texas

University of North Texas Is the Latest Texas College to Ban Drag Performances

By Alyssa FieldsApril 3, 2025

A scheduled drag show on campus has been moved to a new venue, although current litigation could change things.

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A Vibrator, Huh? Let’s See Your ID.

By Alyssa FieldsApril 3, 2025

Sen. Angela Paxton, Ken Paxton’s wife, continues the Republican war against masturbation.

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New Bill Would Remove DEI Programs From K-12 Schools

By Alyssa FieldsApril 1, 2025

Youth LGBTQ+ associations and clubs focused on race and ethnicity are all under the gun in this legislation.

The 5 Worst Hail Storms In North Texas History

By Alyssa FieldsApril 1, 2025

Hail season is upon us. But will we see any storms this year bigger than these?

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The Battle to Ban THC in Texas Reaches a New High

The Battle to Ban THC in Texas Reaches a New High

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 31, 2025

The ban’s passage through the Senate is a victory for the lieutenant governor, who named it his top priority for 2025.

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Abbott, Paxton Target Proposed Muslim Development in North Texas

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 28, 2025

The East Plano Islamic Center is denying cult accusations involving a 402-acre property in far Northeast Texas.

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$47 Million in Frozen Grant Funds Finally Reissued to Texas Non-Profits

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 27, 2025

Texas is the only state to see this sort of delay in reinstating refugee-related grants.

Can Casino Gambling Give Dallas The Cash Boost It Needs to Pay for More Cops?

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 26, 2025

With a mandate to drastically increase the police force, Dallas might need a new solution that’s getting a lot of attention.

72,000 Rental Units In Dallas Are ‘Inadequate’

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 25, 2025

Finding an affordable apartment in Dallas is challenging enough. Finding an apartment in working order might be as well.

North Texas School Districts Among The Wealthiest in Texas

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 21, 2025

Local districts took seven of the top 10 spots on the list. Which ones do you think they are?

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Here’s a Timeline of the Keller ISD Splitting Drama

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 20, 2025

The highly controversial plan has taken some wild twists and turns over the past few months.

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As Texas Measles Cases Increase, Local Authorities Encourages Vaccinations

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 18, 2025

The measles case count has doubled in the last month. Now, North Texas is upping vaccine access.

Free Legal Aid Available for Immigrants In Some Counties, but not From Dallas County

Free Legal Aid Available for Immigrants In Some Counties, but not From Dallas County

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 17, 2025

Defense funds provide free legal services in Bexar and Harris counties. Now a local lawmaker hopes that doesn’t happen elsewhere.

Furries, Meowing in School Now a ‘Radical Trend,’ According to Lawmaker

Furries, Meowing in School Now a ‘Radical Trend,’ According to Lawmaker

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 17, 2025

Be careful when teaching your children animal sounds, unless you want a parent-teacher conference about “non-human behavior.”

Those Who Self-Induce Abortions Can’t Be Sued, But Their Friends Who Help Can

Those Who Self-Induce Abortions Can’t Be Sued, But Their Friends Who Help Can

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 14, 2025

Vague laws mean anyone can be charged for aiding and abetting an abortion, leaving people who don’t know the law vulnerable.

What’s In Your Wallet? It Could Be Donald Trump, Thanks to Local Lawmaker

What’s In Your Wallet? It Could Be Donald Trump, Thanks to Local Lawmaker

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 13, 2025

Scratch the Harriet Tubman $20 bill idea. Some think we need the current president on a larger bill.

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Texans Might Get To Vote on Ending Daylight Saving

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 12, 2025

We just might have to accept early sunsets.

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HIV And STIs Are Rising Globally, Especially In Dallas

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 10, 2025

The rise in HIV could be explained by post-pandemic behaviors, or by a large LGBTQ+ population, or poor education or all three.

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Texas Continues the Fight Against Intoxicating Hemp Products

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 10, 2025

A new bill aims to completely ban THC products, claiming they put children at risk of addiction and overdose.

Texas Is Bad For Women, Says Study and a Bunch of Texas Women (Probably)

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 6, 2025

Women are left behind in health care, education, employment and political representation.

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