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The Hills Have Allies

Just west of Austin, preservationists fight to hold onto an ecological rarity as a Dallas billionaire's development looms.

Texas Observer · Aug 1, 2022

Energy Advocates Urge Biden to Declare Climate Emergency

Intervention by the federal government could protect Gulf Coast "sacrifice zones" while keeping the power on amid record temperatures.

Texas Observer · Jul 29, 2022

Pandemic Inspires a New Crop of Farmers

When COVID-19 disrupted livelihoods and supply chains, young urban Mexicans decided to learn to grow food themselves.

Texas Observer · Jul 28, 2022

Pot of Gold

Did Todd M. Smith–Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller’s trusted, troubled strategist–shake down Texas hemp growers?

Texas Observer · Jul 25, 2022

There Is No Legitimate ‘Debate’ Over Gender-Affirming Healthcare

A recent New York Times article that experts called inaccurate and unethical now serves as evidence in Texas against transgender kids.

Texas Observer · Jul 22, 2022

An Expert at Playing Dads

With over 100 film credits, Dana Lee loves playing father figures. See him in "Dealing with Dad" at the 45th Asian Film Festival of Dallas.

Texas Observer · Jul 21, 2022

The John Birch Society Sees a Renaissance in North Texas

Once sidelined, the decades-old right-wing group has seen a resurgence in the state.

Texas Observer · Jul 21, 2022

Cancelled in Friendswood

Right-wing trolls forced a decorated veteran to pull out of Fourth of July festivities in this small Texas town of 40,000.

Texas Observer · Jul 19, 2022

‘Nobody Has Accepted Accountability’: Uvalde Families Demand Change to Police and School Personnel

After the release of a damning House report, a Monday night school board meeting turned tense and passionate.

Texas Observer · Jul 19, 2022

Injured, Sick, Widowed, and Sued

Cities are filing lawsuits to claw back first responders’ hard-won workers’ compensation.

Texas Observer · Jul 18, 2022