Priscila Mosqueda

Priscila Mosqueda is an editorial intern for the Observer and graduated with a bachelor's in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2012. Her work has been published in the San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio Magazine, ENVY Magazine and "Forty Acres of Fun," a book about the unique culture and traditions of the University of Texas.

Secret ‘Fracking’ Deal Comes to Light in DallasFeb 07, 2013
So about that fracking fight in Dallas … Things just got real. This morning a letter surfaced revealing a secret deal between Dallas City Manager Mary Suhm and natural gas producer Trinity East. Full Story
Workers’ Group Urges Reform of Austin’s Incentive-Giving SystemFeb 06, 2013
In recent years, Austin has become a generous incentive-giver to corporations – but not all companies keep up their end of the deal. On [...] Full Story
To Frack or Not to Frack in DallasJan 28, 2013
After years of opponents and industry arguing, waiting and waiting some more, Dallas’ fracking future might finally come to a vote. In early February a city commission is expected to vote, yet again, on whether to grant Fort Worth-based Trinity East Energy permits to drill on city-owned land. It would be the first gas well sunk within city limits and would affirm Dallas’ stance on the controversial practice of fracking. Full Story
‘Taken’ Update: Mother Reunited With Abducted ChildDec 14, 2012
On December 5, nearly one year after she last saw her, Monica Sanchez was reunited with her 3-year-old daughter last week. The wait had been long and stressful– she hadn’t heard Sarahi’s voice or even seen a picture of her in 11 months – but she finally held her in her arms again. Full Story
Workers’ Group Honors Austin-Area Officials for Supporting Living WageDec 12, 2012
Workers Defense Project honors local officials for pushing living wage floor for laborers working on projects that receive financial incentives. Full Story

Whooping Cranes Lawsuit Could Change Texas Water RightsApr 11, 2013
“Texas has already recognized that instream flows are extremely important; the whooping crane is just a measuring stick for how well we’re doing,” says Amy Hardberger, a water law professor at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. “Apparently we’re not doing very well.” Full Story
Dallas Commission Rejects ‘Fracking’ PermitsMar 23, 2013
After years of city government lollygagging, residents appear to be closer to an answer on whether Dallas will be open to fracking. Full Story
Workers Defense Project Commemorates Construction Workers During “Day of the Fallen”Mar 01, 2013
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
Tyrant’s Foe: Lourdes Flores Helps Colonia Residents Help ThemselvesFeb 28, 2013
"We want people to be informed so they know they can stand up for themselves." Full Story
The Keystone XL Battle Comes to East TexasOct 29, 2012
IN A RURAL TOWN IN East Texas, a battle is being waged between a multinational energy corporation and an alliance of rural landowners and [...] Full Story