Jen Reel was an
Observer intern before joining the staff in July 2010, first as Web Editor, and most recently as Multimedia Editor. She received a Masters in Journalism with a concentration in Photojournalism from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was co-chair for the student chapter of the National Press Photographers Association. She has worked in the non-profit sector for the Peruvian-American Medical Society and has been published in
Utne Reader magazine, the
Village Voice and
Pitchfork Music.
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Priscilla Rappaport is a master piano builder—a klavierbaumeister—and pilot based in Round Rock, TX. Full Story
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Brownsville Academic Center Principal Carlos Guerra leads us through a day at Brownsville school district's alternative school, known by locals as "the boot camp." Full Story
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Texas Observer Staff Writer Forrest Wilder hosted a public panel on reforming Texas' payday loan industry. Full Story
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The Workers Defense Project held its Day of the Fallen march on Feb. 27 to commemorate Texas construction workers who have been killed on the job. Full Story
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Suffering from chronic illnesses and cancer, Corpus Christi residents can't afford to relocate. Full Story
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Priscilla Rappaport is a master piano builder—a klavierbaumeister—and pilot based in Round Rock, TX. Full Story
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Priscilla Rappaport is a master piano builder—a llavierbaumeister. Full Story
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Brownsville Academic Center Principal Carlos Guerra leads us through a day at Brownsville school district's alternative school, known by locals as "the boot camp." Full Story
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Texas Observer Staff Writer Forrest Wilder hosted a public panel on reforming Texas' payday loan industry. Full Story
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The Workers Defense Project held its Day of the Fallen march on Feb. 27 to commemorate Texas construction workers who have been killed on the job. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry declared sanctuary cities an emergency item for the 82nd Legislature, exempting the issue from a 60-day wait normally required to [...] Full Story
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Question for our legislators: "In what situation would you use the Rainy Day Fund?" Full Story
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Former Lt. Gov and Speaker of the House Ben Barnes shares his thoughts with The Texas Observer on tax bills, education and leadership in the Texas Legislature. Full Story
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Watch an exclusive interview with veteran political reporter Dave McNeely on the sociology of the Texas Legislature. Full Story
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As the North Texas gas-drilling frenzy continues, residents fight for the truth--and brace for the worst. Full Story
