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The pink granite dome and main building of the Texas State Capitol, home of the Texas legislature. It's scene under a partly cloudy sky from behind tall green trees. There is a color filter addede to give it a washed out, old timey photograph feel.

The Awful 88th

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

by Texas Observer Staff

Moments From the Reopening of Balmorhea Pool

by Sarah Vasquez

‘All it Took was 25 Years’: Legislature Ponies Up Cash for Underfunded Texas Parks

by Joe Nick Patoski

Texas State Park Could Close as Vistra Energy Seeks to Sell Land Near Shuttered Power Plant

by Christopher Collins

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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

A Permanent Solution for the Ailing Texas Parks System?

by Emily Mathis