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The Judges Who Ruled Against La Gordiloca Are Criminalizing Watchdog Journalism

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals threw out a lawsuit by Laredo’s most famous citizen journalist, Priscilla Villarreal, aka La Gordiloca.

Texas Observer · Jan 24, 2024

Will Texas Cities Stay Silent on Gaza?

Pro-Palestine advocates are pleading with recalcitrant local officials to take a stand for Gazans.

Texas Observer · Jan 24, 2024

Women’s Lives Are on the Ballot This November

Representative Jasmine Crockett warns of another Trump presidency on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Texas Observer · Jan 24, 2024

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Another Hot, Dry Summer May Push Parts of Texas to the Brink

Some areas are starting the year with low water reserves, and forecasters don’t expect substantial relief from the weather.

Texas Observer · Jan 23, 2024

The Lost Promise of Refuge Ranch

Christian activists brought concerns about sex trafficking to prominence in Texas and then failed the survivors they sought to help.

Texas Observer · Jan 22, 2024

What Does the United States Owe Central America?

A new work of nonfiction revives a history that some would sooner see forgotten.

Texas Observer · Jan 22, 2024

Ivan Cantu Is Set to Be Executed. But Did He Get a Fair Trial?

So far, Texas courts have refused to hear new legal arguments that could support the Dallas man’s innocence.

Texas Observer · Jan 19, 2024

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Tense Elections in Mexico and U.S. Endanger Democracy

Tense presidential elections in Mexico and the United States could bring unrest to both democracies, experts say.

Texas Observer · Jan 18, 2024

Greg Abbott’s New Year’s Resolution: Sow Chaos at the Border

The governor plants hints of a constitutional crisis in Eagle Pass after discussing shooting migrants.

Texas Observer · Jan 17, 2024

Partisans Are Politicizing Our Schools

A network of PACs, and political consultants and lobbyists has quietly infiltrated school board elections. From Steven Monacelli.

Texas Observer · Jan 16, 2024

Naomi Shihab Nye: Life As a Palestinian-American Poet

”Palestinians are all haunted. We’re haunted by what used to be, what could have been.” Naomi Shihab Nye on being a Palestinian poet.

Texas Observer · Jan 12, 2024

Immigrants in Ciudad Juárez Struggle for Survival

Migrants hoping to reach the U.S. are steering clear of government facilities—and facing a dangerous journey on their own.

Texas Observer · Jan 11, 2024

La Gordiloca Goes to Court

An unconventional citizen journalist stands up for free speech by suing the Laredo public officials who had her arrested.

Texas Observer · Jan 10, 2024

Texas Observer: Covering What Others Won’t

From reader to publisher, Carlton Carl has been part of the Texas Observer for most of its 70 years. A look back at his time with us.

Texas Observer · Jan 8, 2024

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Texas Observer · Jan 4, 2024

Kelly Siegler: The Prosecutor and the Snitch Ring

Here's what happened when star prosecutor Kelly Siegler was accused of running a jailhouse informant scheme.

Texas Observer · Jan 3, 2024

The Era of EBJ Comes to a Close

Eddie Bernice Johnson's legacy will be etched into Texas history.

Texas Observer · Jan 2, 2024

How Texas Commission On Environmental Quality Helps Polluters Evade Federal Law

Environmental lawyers say TCEQ, the state watchdog agency lets polluters escape regulation through legal loopholes.

Texas Observer · Jan 2, 2024

Cruzin’ for a Bruisin: Can Anyone Defeat Ted?

The junior senator podcasts more than he legislates.But history suggests Texans will give Ted Cruz six more years to talk.

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Texas Observer · Dec 27, 2023

Kelly Siegler: Trading Favors

Two men convicted by Kelly Siegler uncovered the dark secret to her success. From the Intercept's Jordan Smith and Liliana Segura.

Texas Observer · Dec 26, 2023

Kelly Siegler: The Cold Case Killer

Kelly Siegler is a true-crime celebrity. Did she frame an innocent man for murder? From Liliana Segura and Jordan Smith at The Intercept.

Texas Observer · Dec 20, 2023

Working Class Perspectives on the ‘Migrant Crisis’

NYC Mayor Eric Adams was supposed to welcome immigrants bused from Texas. That's not what's happened. From Reporting Fellow Josephine Lee.

Texas Observer · Dec 18, 2023

Oil and Gas Wastewater Spills Pollute the Lone Star State

Pollution from energy sector spills impacts soil, contaminates water resources and kills wildlife while the state resists new regulations.

Texas Observer · Dec 15, 2023

Poem: From There to Here

A silhouette, stationed at his Dallas valet stand awaiting the healthy, the wealthy, the privileged, the favored. Poetry by Ann Graham.

Texas Observer · Dec 14, 2023

Texas Is Challenging 150 Years of Immigration Law

Senate Bill 4 could be the vehicle for the U.S. Supreme Court to finally unleash Texas Republicans on the world’s huddled masses.

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REVEALED: 30 - The Real Truth

The Judges Who Ruled Against La Gordiloca Are Criminalizing Watchdog Journalism

Will Texas Cities Stay Silent on Gaza?

Women’s Lives Are on the Ballot This November

Another Hot, Dry Summer May Push Parts of Texas to the Brink

The Lost Promise of Refuge Ranch

What Does the United States Owe Central America?

Ivan Cantu Is Set to Be Executed. But Did He Get a Fair Trial?

Tense Elections in Mexico and U.S. Endanger Democracy

Greg Abbott’s New Year’s Resolution: Sow Chaos at the Border

Partisans Are Politicizing Our Schools

Naomi Shihab Nye: Life As a Palestinian-American Poet

Immigrants in Ciudad Juárez Struggle for Survival

La Gordiloca Goes to Court

Texas Observer: Covering What Others Won’t

Kelly Siegler: The Prosecutor and the Snitch Ring

The Era of EBJ Comes to a Close

How Texas Commission On Environmental Quality Helps Polluters Evade Federal Law

Cruzin’ for a Bruisin: Can Anyone Defeat Ted?

Kelly Siegler: Trading Favors

Top 20 Stories From the Year We Nearly Went Under

Kelly Siegler: The Cold Case Killer

Working Class Perspectives on the ‘Migrant Crisis’

Oil and Gas Wastewater Spills Pollute the Lone Star State

Poem: From There to Here

Texas Is Challenging 150 Years of Immigration Law