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Observer Masthead Additions and a Farewell

by Gus Bova

Keep Reading

Indigenous Group Sues to Stop Big Bend Border Wall on Religious Grounds

by Candice Bernd

Last Year, a Corpus Christi Cryptomine Guzzled over 11 Million Gallons. Now, Its Water Usage Is Being Kept Secret.

by Candice Bernd

Can James Talarico Do Better than Beto? 

by Eden Shamy

Jun 03, 2024

The New Apostolic Reformation Wants God’s Government Back

A “prophetic” movement, led in part by Texans, is gaining ground—and everyone should pay attention.

by David R. Brockman

May 31, 2024

In Mexico’s Historic Vote, Politics Are Little Changed

A Puente poll represents a rare survey of the Mexican public by U.S. media.

by Alfredo Corchado and Eduardo García

May 29, 2024

In Battle for Shriveled Soul of GOP, Congressman Beats Youtuber

Videos making light of the Holocaust and the Troubles were not enough to get Brandon Herrera over the hump against Tony Gonzales.

by Gus Bova

May 28, 2024

Speaker Phelan Survives Texas House Demolition

But Governor Abbott completes his evisceration of anti-voucher incumbents.

by Justin Miller

May 23, 2024

Border Vigilantes Are Blurring the Lines of Law Enforcement

Armed groups in Arizona and Texas are collaborating with and courting police and immigration agents—with alarming results.

by Francesca D’Annunzio and Avery Schmitz

A cartoon illustration of Molly Ivins says, “Howdy, y’all. Texas sure can be the Strangest State.” May 22, 2024

Strangest State: Power, Gators, UFOs, and Cockfights

Only in Texas

by Texas Observer Staff

May 21, 2024

Want to Build a Wall? Don’t Try It in Her Town.

How a Laredo activist and her scrappy environmental group have fought back against powerful interests in South Texas

by Justin Miller

Daniel Villegas stands smiling in front of reporters after being released on bond in 2014. May 20, 2024

A 30-Year-Old Wrongful Conviction Is Shaping the El Paso DA Race

Daniel Villegas was acquitted of a crime for which he served nearly 20 years in prison. James Montoya, one of the prosecutors who tried to keep him locked up, is running for district attorney.

by Michelle Pitcher

May 17, 2024

Abbott Pardons Killing by Racist Who Explicitly Texted Apparent Minor

The governor’s pardon proclamation did not address Daniel Perry's racist comments, stated desire to kill protesters, or inappropriate messages to a self-identified 16-year-old.

by Steven Monacelli

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