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Some of the articles that y'all really loved this year
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Some of the articles that y'all really loved this year
A note from the Editor-in-Chief
A note from the Editor-in-Chief
Online readership numbers are at least one tool to figure out what the Observer audience really loved.
This sort of nonfiction is designed to be started, finished, and actually leave you with something to show for it.
A bit of good news
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.
Abby Rapoport continued a family tradition of making the Texas Observer possible—by filling just about every role the organization has.
At 70, the Observer is publishing stories that are as vital as ever and building its community of support.
The Texas Observer lives!