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Culture

‘Earth Has No Sorrow’: Visions of a Caldwell County Long Gone

The Observer resurfaces a 50-year-old collection of fine arts photography and unique oral history.

by Dee Azadian

Keep Reading

Houston’s ‘Living Archive’ of Migration

by Jesús Jank Curbelo

Houston’s Historic Black Theater at 50

by Brooke Lewis

Can We Survive Naomi Klein’s Depiction of ‘End Times Fascism’?

by Josephine Lee

Kevin Cahoon, a white man with short brown hair, wears a worried expression and a dark colored, white-patterned button-down shirt. The lights of a dressing room mirror can be seen in the background. Oct 11, 2022

From World’s Youngest Rodeo Clown to TV Star

Kevin Cahoon talks about his role in the new FOX musical drama Monarch and explains why he’s so grateful for his unique career.

by Gregory Wakeman

A Black woman with her hands clasped and wearing a serene expression with her eyes closed. She's standing outside in a lush garden. Oct 11, 2022

The Bards of Texas

A look three cities' most passionate writers: local poets laureate from Dallas, San Antonio and Houston.

by Eli Nuñez

Guadalupe Mendez, a Latino man, smiles as he performs at an open mic in an orange hoodie and black skullcap. Oct 07, 2022

The Voice of Lone Star Poetry

Guadalupe Mendez, Texas poet laureate, reaches out to diverse communities—including his own—thanks to his unique background and vision.

by Eli Nuñez

Shepard Fairey poses in front of two of his creations, colorful paintings dense with symbolism like guns, flowers, and an elephant. The overall look has a decoupage or collage effect. Oct 05, 2022

Celebrating Artistic ‘Symbols of Possibility’

Shepard Fairey's "Backward Forward" and Gabrielle Goliath's "Chorus" carry on an unlikely tradition of cutting edge art in Dallas.

by Steven Monacelli

A black and white photo of a stage diver leaping into a crowd, who have their hands outstretched to catch the diver. In the background, a band plays hardcore music. Oct 03, 2022

Dallas’ Gory Punk Scene in Black and White

Vera "Velma" Hernandez brings her fans vivid photos from the heart of the beer- and grime-soaked mosh pit. Now she's taking her act on the road.

by Kit O'Connell

A silhoutte of a face and hands holding a smartphone, which has the Almao Drafthouse Cinema logo on it. Sep 29, 2022

Alamo Drafthouse: Far from Fantastic

The nationwide dine-in cinema chain remains popular despite accusations of union busting and allegations of sexual assault.

by Craig Lindsey

Sep 23, 2022

Trafficking Books and Culture

Author Tony Diaz's new memoir urges readers to wrest language from the establishment.

by Roberto Ontiveros

'Over the Lege' cast members at the show's sixth annual performance. Sep 22, 2022

‘Over the Lege’ Plumbs the Tragicomedy of Texas Politics

In its sixth season, the political satire urges viewers to laugh instead of cry at the state's right-wing machine.

by Lance Morrison

Gaudencio “Shaggy” Díaz, dressed in practical farming clothes, sits atop a maguey agave while holding a large pestle-like acocote, used for scraping sap from the plant. Sep 22, 2022

A Comeback for One of Mexico’s Oldest Drinks

Pulque was once the country's most popular drink before falling out of favor. Now, entrepreneurs are reviving this unique Mexican beverage.

by Patricia Zavala Gutiérrez

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