HISTORICAL FACTS: 13 | History Defined

West Texas Congressman’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Cuts Could Harm Rural Hospitals in His District

Jodey Arrington was the House architect of Trump’s massive tax-and-spend bill that includes steep healthcare cuts.

Texas Observer · Aug 27, 2025

Racism Wrapped in Rural Warmth

Staying in my hometown means facing subtle prejudice in day-to-day life.

Texas Observer · Aug 26, 2025

Dems in Congress Are Being Denied Access to ICE Facilities. Now They’re Suing.

As immigration enforcement spending ramps up, oversight mechanisms have been stifled—including for members of Congress.

Texas Observer · Aug 25, 2025

Is a Strong Latino Candidate Texas Democrats’ Only Hope?

The party is long-overdue for such a leader at the top of the ballot.

Texas Observer · Aug 18, 2025

Texas GOP Says Flood Relief Is Priority. Here’s the Climate Policy They Won’t Pass.

Republican lawmakers have for years refused to engage with precautionary climate resilience and disaster-response measures.

Texas Observer · Aug 14, 2025

Texas Lawmakers Push ‘Massive Secrecy Grab’ to Shield Police Files

As public attention has shifted away from policing reform, legislators attempt to shove information into the dark.

Texas Observer · Aug 13, 2025

Abortion Funds See Dwindling Donations as Demand and Cost Rise

A flood of cash following Roe’s fall has dried up, leaving Texas nonprofits struggling to keep pace with the state’s abortion access crisis.

Texas Observer · Aug 13, 2025

Will a STAAR-Crossed Legislature Finally Enact Real Testing Reform?

It’s on the agenda at the Texas Capitol, but advocates worry heavy-handed "accountability" will remain intact.

Texas Observer · Aug 12, 2025

I Came from Rural Texas to Harvard’s MD-PhD program. Now, Trump Defunded that Program.

These decisions affect not just the archetypal Ivy League student many imagine—they affect people who grew up in places like Lindale.

Texas Observer · Aug 7, 2025

U.S.-Mexico Border Militarization Fails to Stop Modern Drug Smuggling Industry

Efforts by Trump and Mexico don’t address root causes or measure up to an evolving, international fentanyl market, experts say.

Texas Observer · Aug 6, 2025