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Central Texas

A Superthreat to the Gulf Coast’s Lavaca Bay

A port’s dredging plans pose a man-made threat to a Texas Superfund site already hammered by hurricanes.

by Delger Erdenesanaa and Lise Olsen

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Showtime’s ‘Outcry’ is a Nuanced Exploration of a Wrongful Conviction, but Neglects a Longer History of Moral Panic

by Nic Yeager

In Response to Observer Report, Lawmaker Proposes Ban on ‘Donations’ in Lieu of Prosecution

by Patrick Michels

Making Crime Pay and Pay and Pay…

by Patrick Michels

Ranch land in DeWitt County, Texas. Illustration for chupacabra story. Oct 27, 2016

Chasing the Chupacabra

Texas chupacabras have a way of leaving behind bodies — or perhaps, bodies in Texas have a way of becoming chupacabras.

by Asher Elbein

A special needs child reads at home. Aug 25, 2015

UPDATED: Cuts Threaten Therapy Services for Disabled Texas Kids

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Jun 22, 2015

When Climate Disaster Hits Home

by Forrest Wilder

A protestor hold's a sign that reads, ''Meatball Ron go home!'' at a demonstration condemning Ron DeSantis during a Republican fundraising even in Houston, Texas.

Inside this month's print issue

Tallahassee My Texas

Is Ron DeSantis running the Lone Star State?

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Oct 07, 2013

Conference: Climate Adaptation Crucial for Central Texas

by Priscila Mosqueda

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