The Texas Observer

Best of the Observer 2014: Into the Pines
by Patrick Michels
Dec 25, 2014
Settle in this holiday season with a few of our staff-selected greatest hits from 2014. Today, Patrick Michels on Jeffrey Holliman, who disappeared into the East Texas woods to survive on his wits and his neighbors' unwitting generosity. Full Story
The Next 60: Agenda for a New Texas
by Ronnie Dugger
Dec 23, 2014
An idea can change society, and being the people, we have lots of ideas. Let’s look, too, for more good, young new leaders and also some not so young. Full Story
The Change Makers
by Matt Wright-Steel
Dec 19, 2014
For our 60th anniversary, photographer Matt Wright-Steel created portraits of some of the artists and activists who are changing Texas for the better. Full Story
Five Texas-Sized Examples of Anti-Gay Bigotry in 2014
by John Wright
Dec 19, 2014
It isn't hard to understand why the rest of the country has gotten the impression that Texas is an absolute living gay hell. Full Story

Observer Special: An Interview with Ronnie Dugger
by Patrick Michels and Jen Reel
Dec 26, 2014
Observer radio sits down with Ronnie Dugger, founding editor of the Texas Observer. Full Story
Observer Radio: The Change Makers of Reproductive Rights
by Patrick Michels and Jen Reel
Dec 19, 2014
Observer Radio speaks with healthcare and reproductive rights activists Lenzi Sheible and Peggy Romberg. Also, an apartment community struggles with news that their neighbor was the Austin Thanksgiving shooter. Full Story
The Change Makers
by Matt Wright-Steel
Dec 19, 2014
For our 60th anniversary, photographer Matt Wright-Steel created portraits of some of the artists and activists who are changing Texas for the better. Full Story
Observer Radio: Getting the Frack Out of Denton and Repurposing Empty Jails
by Patrick Michels and Jen Reel
Dec 12, 2014
Observer Radio discusses what's next for Denton activists now that the city has banned fracking. Also, repurposing Dallas' abandoned jails. Full Story
Observer Radio Episode 87: Same-Sex Marriage and Privatizing Terrell State Hospital
by Patrick Michels and Jen Reel
Dec 05, 2014
Observer Radio discusses the potential for same-sex couples to marry in Texas. Also, the risks of privatizing Terrell State Hospital. Full Story