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Juneteenth and the Myth of Texas’ Independence
by Dr. Fred McGheeJun 19, 2013
Now is a good time to talk about Black history in Texas, and an even better time to cut through the myths and get to the ugly facts. Full Story
The Passage of Nathan Pierce
by Diana ClaitorJun 11, 2013
Nathan Pierce sought mental help. Grayson County Officer Steven Sloan was charged with delivering him to a mental hospital. Pierce never made it. Full Story
On the Border, a Struggle over Water
by Priscila MosquedaJun 10, 2013
More than ever, the replenishing waters of Mexico’s Rio Conchos are crucial to reviving the Rio Grande and to saving farmers in the Rio Grande Valley. Full Story
Sarah Stillman Wins Top Award at the 2013 MOLLY National Journalism Prize Dinner
by Texas Observer StaffJun 06, 2013
The MOLLY Prize recognizes great American journalism and honors the memory of Molly Ivins, the legendary reporter, columnist and former editor of The Texas Observer. Full Story

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Texas State Capitol in Austin, Tex.

Is Texas better off now than it was two years ago? Full Story

Priscilla Rappaport

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

State of Texas May 2013 featured

Texas will soon execute its 500th person since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. Full Story

Empty school

Empty Texas schools intrigue me. The quiet spaces, the old water fountains and chalkboards, the big windows casting natural light. Full Story

Observer Podcast Episode 24: Texas After the 83rd Legislative Session

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Flight of the Klavierbaumeister

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A Day at the Brownsville Academic Center

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State of Texas: The Road to 500 Executions

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Eye On Texas: Empty Schools

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