‘Till They Have to Roll Me Off the Floor’
Sylvia Garcia on the immigration narrative, the 14th Amendment, and the long fight for Dreamers
The Interview
Observing the Borderlands
As the Texas Observer’s border reporter from 2008 to 2018, Melissa del Bosque investigated corruption and uncovered injustices.
Shaping the Narrative: Nate Blakeslee Discusses a Pivotal Moment in Observer History
Blakeslee sought to elevate the Texas Observer’s writing while righting wrongs in Tulia and throughout the state.
Forging Their Own Way: Kaye Northcott on Texas Observer History
As co-editors of the Texas Observer, Kaye Northcott and Molly Ivins used humor and embedded themselves in the feminist movement.
Texas Observer: Covering What Others Won’t
From reader to publisher, Carlton Carl has been part of our publication for most of its 70 years.
Phạm Thiên Ân: From ‘Yellow Cocoon’ to Cannes
A Vietnamese filmmaker with Houston ties reveals more about his contemplative, award-winning film.
Ricardo Nuila: The People’s Doctor
The physician and author thinks public hospitals could help save patients trapped in our troubled medical system.
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The Texas Observer Lives!
After a terrifying near-death experience, we live to muckrake another day.
This Burned-out Texas Teacher Unseated His School Board President
The Texas public school system almost broke Andrew Gonzales' spirit. Then he won a leadership role in Austin Independent School District.
How To Prevent the Next Water Crisis
Amid droughts, climate change and development, Todd Votteler has ideas for how Texas can prevent future conflict over resources.