Observing the Borderlands
As the Texas Observer’s border reporter from 2008 to 2018, Melissa del Bosque investigated corruption and uncovered injustices.
Media
Aren’t Reporters Supposed to Challenge Authority?
The historic newspaper strike in Fort Worth raises questions about the future of Texas journalism and puts union members through 24 days of hell.
Bingeworthy Shows from a Red State Star
Taylor Sheridan’s macho streaming universe may get “repetitive” at times but it’s not as obviously conservative as some suggest.
Former Star-Telegram Conservative Columnist Spews Hate in Student Chatroom
Why was an intolerant activist allowed to double-time as a columnist for a major newspaper?
Crime, Statistics, and the Harris County Judge’s Race
In Texas’ most populous county, funding for law enforcement takes center stage.
Let’s Praise the Bravery of the Sandy Hook Families
“A lot of folks are centering Alex Jones when they should be centering Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis.”
Roe’s Grassroots Beginnings
Student organizations at the University of Texas at Austin played a key role in the landmark court case.
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From Pizzagate to Groomergate: Alex Jones Tries to Regain Influence Through Anti-LGBTQ+ Bigotry
‘He’s an elder statesman of bullshit.’
Anatomy of a Crime
How one reporter followed a notorious jailhouse snitch into one of the ugliest parts of the criminal justice system.
‘Pink Slime’ Journalism Finds a Home in Texas’ News Deserts
Delaware-based Metric Media has created 56 local news websites across Texas. The company claims to be nonpartisan, but its stories amplify Republican politicians and conservative talking points.