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The Awful 88th

Losers included taxpayers, teachers, trans youths, and anyone who uses electricity.

by Texas Observer Staff

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Moments From the Reopening of Balmorhea Pool

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by Joe Nick Patoski

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by Christopher Collins

parks, enchanted rock Dec 17, 2018

Is Texas’ Overcrowded, Underfunded State Parks System Being Loved to Death?

Texans love their state parks. But our state's public lands are overcrowded and rapidly deteriorating. Maybe it's time to take the long view.

by Joe Nick Patoski

Mar 04, 2013

A Permanent Solution for the Ailing Texas Parks System?

by Emily Mathis

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