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At 70, the Observer is publishing stories that are as vital as ever and building its community of support.
Since 1954
At 70, the Observer is publishing stories that are as vital as ever and building its community of support.
With a seamless, integrated, and user-friendly experience, the new look of the Observer reflects a changing Texas—while serving the same essential, independent journalism our members rely on.
Everything we’ve written about the coronavirus pandemic in Texas.
We rounded up some of our hardest hitting longform stories from this unprecedented year.
The winners were selected by guest judge Justin Torres.
This year's judge is Bryan Washington, author of Lot.
Everything we’ve written about the coronavirus pandemic in Texas.
Give to your local food bank, donate blood, or support an emergency housing fund.
Gig workers reported more than $2 million in lost wages after the festival was called off.
As the cost of housing skyrockets, Texans are getting pushed out and left behind. The stakes couldn’t be higher.