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Strangest State

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

Strangest State: Skulls, Shells, Smugglers, and Sheriffs

Only in Texas

by Texas Observer Staff

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Strangest State: Balloons, Bodies, Rockets, and Rodeo

by Texas Observer Staff

Strangest State: Chases, Chisos, Creatures, and Crossings

by Texas Observer Staff

Strangest State: Escaped Exotics, Tariffs, Trickery, and Guns

by Texas Observer Staff

A close-up of the face of a black bear. Jan 20, 2023

Strangest State: Petty Drama, Electric Trucks and Hungry Bears

Fighting with your ex- in city council chambers? Ursine invaders with a taste for tacos? Just another day in far-flung Texas.

by Texas Observer Staff

A close-up of the head, beady eyes, and big claws of a Australian redclaw crayfish, set on a white background. Dec 16, 2022

Strangest State: Where the Giant Crayfish Roam

Buffalo on the loose near Big Bend and UFOs spotted around Round Rock? Just another day in far-flung Texas.

by Texas Observer Staff

A close-up of an emu's open-beaked face, so it seems to have a surprised expression. Oct 06, 2022

Strangest State: Heat Waves, Emus, and Prairie Dogs

Dog weddings, record-breaking temperatures, and creepy dolls on the beach: notes from far-flung Texas.

by Texas Observer Staff

Dec 03, 2021

When A Steer Escapes At A Carnival

Notes from far-flung Texas.

by Christopher Collins

Jul 16, 2021

Strangest State: A Lovestruck Alligator and Headless Goats

The latest from far-flung Texas.

by Christopher Collins

Jun 02, 2021

Strangest State: A UFO in Austin and a Rare Cloned Horse

Weird news from far-flung Texas.

by Christopher Collins

Mar 23, 2021

Strangest State: A Mysterious Monolith and a Fat Cat

The latest from far-flung Texas.

by Christopher Collins

Feb 03, 2021

Strangest State: Fashionable Critters and Creepy Heirlooms

Plus, a dog from Plano shot his owner in the leg.

by Christopher Collins

A wild horse led police on an hourslong chase through North Lubbock on July 11. Dec 29, 2020

A Weird End for a Weird Year: Our Eight Favorite Strange Texas Stories of 2020

A wild horse chase, an alligator with a big appetite, and a cloned cat made this year a little stranger—in a good way.

by Rose Cahalan and Christopher Collins

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