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Preston Barta

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Preston Barta is a journalist whose original reporting has been cited by The Dallas. We aggregate Preston Barta's work from trusted local sources with full attribution, linking back to the original publisher. To learn more about how we select and review stories, see our editorial standards.

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The new Butthole Surfers documentary is a story of Dallas in punk’s clothing

‘Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt’ traces Gibby Haynes from Mr. Peppermint's son to punk icon.

Dallas Observer · Aug 31, 2026 · local

Seryn’s new ‘Limitless’ single turns fatherhood into a battle cry

Seryn returns with "Limitless," out Aug. 28. Trenton Wheeler and Nathan Allen talk fatherhood, their Denton beginnings and the raw new songs on the horizon.

Dallas Observer · Aug 28, 2026 · local

Denton Arts & Jazz Fest unveils full lineup for its 35th year

Meet the 2026 headliners, new additions and the free festival's full lineup.

Dallas Observer · Aug 21, 2026 · local

More than a one-trick pony: Inside Denton’s new everything-at-once venue

A family-built new Denton venue brings pottery, pizza, cocktails and live music under one roof, with a strong commitment to local artists and genuine human connection.

Dallas Observer · Aug 20, 2026 · local

One last howl: Fort Worth’s Coyote Drive-In is closing

The final screening at the Coyote Drive-In in Fort Worth will be "Coyote v. Acme," on Sept. 7. Poignant.

Dallas Observer · Aug 20, 2026 · local

Dallas authors will take over Half Price Books for a day of discovery this weekend

Crawls are best when they don't come with hangovers. This Saturday, the free Local Author Crawl comes books, signings and a scavenger hunt.

Dallas Observer · Aug 19, 2026 · library

Ben Masters wants Dallas to fall for its own river in ‘Deep in the Heart’ sequel

Filmmaker Ben Masters talks Texas rivers and why the Trinity is a "badass" ecosystem worth fighting for in his new documentary.

Dallas Observer · Aug 18, 2026 · local

Just announced: The Jonas Brothers are burning up Dallas all over again in November

If history repeats itself, we can expect them to go big and come home for their stop in North Texas.

Dallas Observer · Aug 18, 2026 · local

Inside Late Night Hour, Top Ten Records’ ‘Tiny Desk’-style video series for local talent

Part live show, part filmed session, this free monthly recorded series is built to platform rising Dallas musicians.

Dallas Observer · Aug 18, 2026 · local

Ceci Ceci pops on ‘La Burbuja,’ her most personal work yet

The Dallas-based Nicaraguan singer-songwriter's first single from her debut album explores what it means to outgrow a place you once called home.

Dallas Observer · Aug 17, 2026 · local

Mark Lamster’s ‘Welcome to Paradox City’ finds poetry in Dallas contradictions

Dallas architecture is a catalog of the city's history, and Pulitzer winner Mark Lamster has put that history to page.

Dallas Observer · Aug 12, 2026 · local

Dallas gets its first Asian American Film Festival this month

The Dallas Asian American Film Festival will host its inaugural screening at Dallas' fine arts institutions, celebrating all facets of Asian-American culture.

Dallas Observer · Aug 11, 2026 · local

Goldmark Cultural Center is hosting a free nighttime art walk this weekend

The North Dallas studio space is saving us from the Texas heat by inviting visitors after hours to watch more than 190 night-owl artists at work.

Dallas Observer · Aug 10, 2026 · local

Irish goodbye: The North Texas Irish Festival is moving to Denton

After 40+ years in Fair Park, the festival is moving to Denton next year. Dallas mourns, Denton celebrates, and we ask: what's left?

Dallas Observer · Aug 7, 2026 · parks

Tony Revolori is stung by the strange beauty of ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’

A particularly jarring scene from "The Rivals of Amziah King," starring Matthew McConaughey, has kept us up at night. Now we know how the scene came to fruition.

Dallas Observer · Aug 7, 2026 · local

Ice! at Gaylord Texan announces magical theme for its annual winter wonderland

You're in a blizzard, Harry.

Dallas Observer · Aug 5, 2026 · local

Texas actor Henry Thomas phones home with genre-bending ‘Due West’

"Due West" is a new type of Western that stages a pregnant woman as the good, Texas abortion law as the bad and the people she meets along the way as the ugly.

Dallas Observer · Aug 3, 2026 · local

Softly is rewriting the local rock playbook

The Dallas-Fort Worth rock trio is turning heartbreak into gorgeously crunchy hooks.

Dallas Observer · Jul 31, 2026 · library

Savage Lord Mic returns: How Drakulas built a neon underworld called ‘Midnight City’

Mike Wiebe talks Drakulas' new album, his Denton roots and the album release show at Rubber Gloves on July 31.

Dallas Observer · Jul 30, 2026 · local

12 years after ‘Boyhood,’ its Texas heart still beats big for star Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater are two of Texas' treasures. A third treasure is the director's seminal work, "Boyhood," which the duo gathered to celebrate on its 12th anniversary.

Dallas Observer · Jul 30, 2026 · local

‘Naked Pool Party’ is a queer cinematic phenomenon, and you can see it this week at a leather bar

The sold-out queer comedy short has made a large splash, and you can catch a free encore screening at the Dallas Eagle on July 30.

Dallas Observer · Jul 29, 2026 · parks

Fishboy made an album out of ‘Denton-weird’ neighborhood lore

On 'Bravest Neighbor,' Eric Michener turns Denton’s cul-de-sacs, anxieties and small everyday acts of courage into one of Fishboy’s most lovingly weird records yet.

Dallas Observer · Jul 27, 2026 · local

Charley Crockett’s surprise ‘Clovis’ show in Deep Ellum had heart, history and hometown pride

Even with sound issues throughout the first half of the show, the outspoken outlaw delivered an enthralling set at his surprise Sons of Hermann Hall show on Friday night.

Dallas Observer · Jul 25, 2026 · local

The Asian Film Festival of Dallas turns 25 with its best lineup yet

Zombies, ghosts and gripping documentaries are gracing the screens at the Angelika Film Center for this weekend. Here's what to catch.

Dallas Observer · Jul 24, 2026 · local

Texas author turns defiance into blood and glitter in ‘Hot Girl Murder Club’

Bestselling thriller author Ashley Winstead talks about revenge and her newest novel ahead of her July 21 book tour stop at Interabang Books.

Dallas Observer · Jul 21, 2026 · library

Frisco’s best-kept secret plays every song you know

Would you rather pay $5 to be on the rail for a cover band, or spend your entire rent for seats with an obstructed view? We know a place.

Dallas Observer · Jul 20, 2026 · local

Where to see ‘The Odyssey’ on 70mm and 35mm film in Dallas

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is playing on real film in Dallas, and we went inside local theater projection booths to see the magic.

Dallas Observer · Jul 17, 2026 · local

Half a year of wonders: The 10 best movies of 2026 (so far)

From a Dallas-born ghost story to a time-traveling comedy, these are the films that have defined the year thus far.

Dallas Observer · Jul 16, 2026 · local

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