Fall of the House of Craddick
How did the formidable Republican lose his speakership?
Dave Mann
Dave Mann has been with the Observer since 2003. Before that, he worked as a reporter in Fort Worth and Washington, D.C. He was born and raised in Philadelphia. He thinks border collies are the world’s greatest dogs, and believes in the nourishing powers of pickup basketball.
Articles by Dave Mann
Are You In Good Hands?
How home insurance companies in Texas ripped you off—and why it might not happen again.
Turning Houston Blue
Can the Democrats sweep Houston? (Maybe. But don’t hold your breath...)
Editorial
Exit Bush, Far Right
Big, Bland John
How a dull exterior masks one of the most conservative records in the U.S. Senate
Two – Stepping Forward
At their state convention in Austin, Texas Democrats looked like a party on the rise.
The Elephant in the Room
Texas Republicans sport stiff upper lips at their state convention.
Political Intelligence
Cashing, Thinning, Bashing & Building
Systemic Neglect
Inside Texas' troubled institutions for the mentally retarded.
The Safe Place
For victims of domestic violence, there's no safer city than Austin.