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Greg Abbott’s Foul Spectacle

The governor’s political show may read as tough in Texas, but the rest of the country doesn’t want a barbarian as president.

Texas Observer · Aug 24, 2022

‘Don’t Say Trans’ Policy Passes in North Texas School District

“I transferred to another district this year because of the culture of fear you continue to create,” said one LGBTQ+ student.

Texas Observer · Aug 23, 2022

With Mohammed Amer, ‘Mo’ Means More Love

The Houston comic’s new Netflix show is an immigrant-asylee-personal dramedy that pays tribute to his love of Bayou City.

Texas Observer · Aug 23, 2022

Juror Speaks Out Hours Before Execution in Death Penalty Case

One of the people who voted to convict Kosoul Chanthakoummane said the condemned man’s appeal deserved to be heard.

Texas Observer · Aug 17, 2022

Trans Citizens Fight for ‘the Right to Exist’ in Mexico

Unable to change their ID documents to reflect their gender, trans residents in Chiapas & 12 other Mexican states are denied certain rights.

Texas Observer · Aug 16, 2022

Mexican Drought Spurs a South Texas Water Crisis

Reservoirs in the Rio Grande Valley are running dry—sparking emergency water conservation measures in both the U.S. and Mexico.

Texas Observer · Aug 15, 2022

There Are ‘No Real Consequences’ for Toxic Emissions Events

In some cases, these “chemical releases” aren’t illegal. In others, state regulators give polluters the benefit of the doubt.

Texas Observer · Aug 15, 2022

Wind Capital in the Gulf

Upcoming offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico could bring jobs as well as clean energy to Texas communities.

Texas Observer · Aug 12, 2022

Zavala County Joins Call for Special Session on Assault Rifles

Local governments in and near Uvalde are still urging the governor to consider raising the age to purchase AR-style weapons.

Texas Observer · Aug 11, 2022

Recent Execution Based on Discredited Forensic Science

Kosoul Chanthakoummane is set to be executed August 17 for the murder of a Dallas realtor in a case built on hypnosis and faulty evidence.

Texas Observer · Aug 10, 2022