Molly Ivins

Strangest State: A Plumber’s Art, Cowboys, and a Sea of Dimes

Only in Texas

by Texas Observer Staff

Strangest State: Snakes, Mammoths, and Explosions

Only in Texas

by Texas Observer Staff

In a black and white photo, Molly Ivins, wearing a skirt and sleeveless shirt over a white blouse, laughs as Carlton Carl, in a tuxedo and bow tie, gestures dramatically next to her.

Carlton was a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history buff, and more. He was a staunch supporter of his family and community, of organizations including the Observer, and of the town of Martindale.

by The Carl Family

Strangest State: Coke, Chops, Cheats, and Corporate Resurrections

Only in Texas

by Texas Observer Staff

Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our March/April 2025 Issue

A note from the Editor-in-Chief

by Gus Bova

Strangest State: Makeovers, Critters, and Friday Night Lights

Only in Texas

by Texas Observer Staff

Molly Ivins

Strangest State: Skulls, Shells, Smugglers, and Sheriffs

Strangest State: Balloons, Bodies, Rockets, and Rodeo

Jesse Jackson Comes to Town

Strangest State: Chases, Chisos, Creatures, and Crossings

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

Strangest State: Drones, Drugs, Deer, and a Dutiful Dog

Strangest State: Cute Robots, Killer Bugs, and Cloud Conspiracies

Strangest State: A Plumber’s Art, Cowboys, and a Sea of Dimes

Strangest State: Snakes, Mammoths, and Explosions

Carlton Carl, 1945-2025

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