Saul Elbein
Saul Elbein is the director of Future Heist, a watchdog group focused on oil and gas. As an energy journalist, he's written for the New York Times, National Geographic, and the Hill, but the Texas Observer is his truest home.
Articles by Saul Elbein
Bad Medicine
Before two West Texas nurses brought him down, Dr. Rolando Arafiles peddled dangerous treatments in towns across Texas.
The Boy from Haskell
Rick Perry's small-town Texas politics.
Intent To Harm
The new doctor in town was friendly, popular—and dangerous. Especially to the nurses who reported his bizarre treatments.
Combating an Invasion
In South Texas, scientists breed super wasps to control a water thief.
The Extra-Lite Gov
How David Dewhurst diminished the state's most powerful office.