The Great Wilonsky Returns to the Newsroom
Meet the veteran Dallas newspaperman and devoted follower of “the religion of righteousness and truth-telling.”
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Shaping the Narrative: Nate Blakeslee Discusses a Pivotal Moment in Observer History
Blakeslee sought to elevate the Texas Observer’s writing while righting wrongs in Tulia and throughout the state.
Right-Wing Bloggers Busted During Militia Border Tour
Near Eagle Pass, Texas officers arrested bloggers for drug possession after receiving information that someone in a caravan was pointing a gun at migrants, DPS report says.
Tallahassee My Texas
Is Ron DeSantis running the Lone Star State?
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?
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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.