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Hostile Takeover

by Naveena Sadasivam and Jordan Sigler | Mon, Sep 26, 2016 at 11:34 am CST

How the Koch brothers and their libertarian allies pushed their way into Texas Tech — and used public funds to do it.

Features

by Asher Elbein
Environment
Feeling the Burn in Big Bend

An epic drought has scientists racing to predict the future of Big Bend's unique sky islands.
by Andrea Grimes
Books
All the Wrong Moves

In her first book, Jessica Luther challenges the college sports establishment to hold athletes accountable when they commit rape, sexual assault and domestic violence.
by Michael Agresta
Art
The Big Picture: Painting White Supremacy

San Antonio painter Vincent Valdez unveils a monumental work on the persistence of white supremacy in America.
by Patrick Michels
Culture
Signs of God

How a mayor’s campaign to keep a Jesus sign brought discord to a God-fearing East Texas town.

Border
In Texas, Trump Signals a Plan for Victory in Defeat
by Christopher Hooks

Aug 24, 2016
Art
Rattling Cages
by Michael Agresta

Aug 22, 2016
Environment
Mine Games
by Naveena Sadasivam

Aug 18, 2016
Featured Stories
The Last Days of Tent City
by Dick J. Reavis

Aug 8, 2016
Human Rights
‘Just Like Every Other Kid’
by Texas Observer Staff

Aug 2, 2016
Health Care
The Texas Miracle #15: The Woman Who Didn’t Exist
by Patrick Michels and Andrea Grimes

Jul 29, 2016

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