The Interview

Observing the Borderlands

As the Texas Observer’s border reporter from 2008 to 2018, Melissa del Bosque investigated corruption and uncovered injustices.

A Vietnamese filmmaker with Houston ties reveals more about his contemplative, award-winning film.

The physician and author thinks public hospitals could help save patients trapped in our troubled medical system.

Apr 02, 2023

After a terrifying near-death experience, we live to muckrake another day.

The Texas public school system almost broke Andrew Gonzales' spirit. Then he won a leadership role in Austin Independent School District.

Amid droughts, climate change and development, Todd Votteler has ideas for how Texas can prevent future conflict over resources.

The San Antonio political pugilist explains how he'll lead the state House Democratic caucus in yet another bleak year.

Beto's bid to deny Greg Abbott a third term as governor is a steep one, but he can still muster some magic on the campaign trail.

Civil rights attorney Nina Perales has been fighting for the voting rights of Latino Texans for a quarter century.

Civil rights lawyer Lee Merritt, who represented George Floyd’s family, on running for Texas attorney general and ending “comply or die” policing.