After Primary Loss, George Clayton Fires Up Campaign to Keep State Board of Ed Seat
Openly gay Republican says he was done in by ideology, not education issues.
Patrick Michels
Patrick Michels, a former Observer staff writer, is a reporter at the Center for Investigative Reporting.
Articles by Patrick Michels
Red River Justice
In an East Texas county known for corrupt law enforcement, Mark Lesher fought the justice system—until it came for him too.
Spaced Out: Texas Lands Another Private Spaceflight Company
California-based startup XCOR Aerospace is moving to Midland.
Corpus Christi Officials Cop to Discriminatory Hiring After DOJ Investigation
Asst. city manager agrees with Justice Department suit alleging police tests excluded women.
Jimmie Don Aycock Wants to Think Positive and Fix These Schools
Suddenly, the Killeen Republican is one of the House's few remaining public ed experts. He'd like to talk to you about it, if you'd just stop complaining.