Texas Observer
Carlton Carl, 1945-2025
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.
Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our March/April 2025 Issue
A note from the Editor-in-Chief
Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our January/February 2025 Issue
A note from the Editor-in-Chief
Our Most-Read Stories of 2024
Online readership numbers are at least one tool to figure out what the Observer audience really loved.
Our Best Longform Stories of 2024
This sort of nonfiction is designed to be started, finished, and actually leave you with something to show for it.
Editorial Moves at the Observer
A bit of good news
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Announcing the Texas Observer’s Editor-in-Chief
A strong and clear editorial vision, committed to the values we’ve upheld at the Texas Observer for 70 years, is critical to not only the future of our organization, but the future of Texas and all who live here.
‘This Weird, Messy State We All Love in Spite of Ourselves’
Abby Rapoport continued a family tradition of making the Texas Observer possible—by filling just about every role the organization has.
The Return of the MOLLY
At 70, the Observer is publishing stories that are as vital as ever and building its community of support.