The Interview

‘This Weird, Messy State We All Love in Spite of Ourselves’

Abby Rapoport continued a family tradition of making the Texas Observer possible—by filling just about every role the organization has.

From reader to publisher, Carlton Carl has been part of our publication for most of its 70 years.

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.