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A cartoon illustration of Molly Ivins says, “Howdy, y’all. Texas sure can be the Strangest State.”

Strangest State: Chases, Chisos, Creatures, and Crossings

Only in Texas

by Texas Observer Staff

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Does Taylor Rehmet’s Victory Foreshadow an Anti-MAGA Wave?

As the dust settles, Texas Dems and Republicans weigh the lessons from the shock upset in Senate District 9.

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When Local Police Collaborate with ICE, Children Pay the Price

I know exactly what message the recent deportation of an Austin mom and her 5-year-old sends to kids. They learn that calling 911 is dangerous.

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Feb 04, 2026

The Texas AI Boom Is Outpacing Water Regulations

Each data center can “drink” as much as an entire community. Yet, Texas does not require these tech firms to disclose projected or actual water consumption.

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How to Cause a Dysfunctional Government

On RFK Jr., Trump v. Slaughter, and the serious flaw of the right’s unitary executive theory.

by Oscar Salinas

Feb 02, 2026

A Reporter’s Religious Quest in Houston Suburbia

At a Hindu temple hidden in Pearland, I found lessons about community, womanhood, and alienation.

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A cartoon illustration of Molly Ivins says, “Howdy, y’all. Texas sure can be the Strangest State.” Jan 30, 2026

Strangest State: Escaped Exotics, Tariffs, Trickery, and Guns

Only in Texas

by Texas Observer Staff

Jan 29, 2026

Country’s Largest Air Pollution Permit Issued to Power Plant for Data Centers in West Texas, Developer Says

It’s among a handful of similarly colossal ventures announced during 2025, making Texas the global epicenter of a gas power buildout.

by Dylan Baddour

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