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UNCOVERED: 61 | History Defined

Loon Star State: Out With Democracy

In the latest Loon Star State Texas Republicans toss out democracy.

Texas Observer · Jun 14, 2021

2021 Texas Lege in Review: Red Meat, Broken Promises, and More of the Same Old Shit

Texas Republicans proved too busy burnishing their far-right bona fides to attend to minor matters like lethal winter storms and mass incarceration.

Texas Observer · Jun 14, 2021

For the First Time, ‘Redeemed’ Texas Parents May Get a Second Chance

New legislation could open a legal pathway to reinstate once-terminated parental rights.

Texas Observer · Jun 11, 2021

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‘Forget the Alamo’ Unravels a Texas History Made of Myths, or Rather, Lies

Three Texan authors build on a long tradition of dissent from patriotic accounts of Texas history in a new book on the racism baked into our story of the Alamo.

Texas Observer · Jun 10, 2021

The Unlikely Demise of Texas’ Biggest Corporate Tax Break

After 20 years, the state’s most lucrative corporate welfare program comes to an end.

Texas Observer · Jun 9, 2021

When Your Birth Is a State Secret

Texan adoptees argue that they should have a right to see their own birth certificates.

Texas Observer · Jun 8, 2021

An Irreversible Sentence

Using dubious evidence, Texas condemned Clinton Young to death almost 20 years ago. I traveled 3,000 miles to Texas to help him.

Texas Observer · Jun 7, 2021

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Texas Activists are Working to ‘Free Palestine’ But Obstacles Abound

Texas organizers have drawn thousands of people to pro-Palestine rallies, but convincing state officials to support the cause won’t be easy.

Texas Observer · Jun 4, 2021

Texas Observer Announces Finalists in the 15th Annual MOLLY Journalism Prizes

Also introducing the winners of the TxO NextGen Scholars program.

Texas Observer · Jun 4, 2021

Again, Texas Republicans Fail to Gut Local Labor Protections

The win for worker advocates came unexpectedly—and may not last long.

Texas Observer · Jun 3, 2021

With a Special Session on Voting Restrictions Looming, Texas Dems Push for Federal Protections

Voting rights advocates say Texas Republicans’ underhanded effort to ram through new voter suppression measures highlights the need to restore federal voting rights legislation.

Texas Observer · Jun 2, 2021

Strangest State: A UFO in Austin and a Rare Cloned Horse

Weird news from far-flung Texas.

Texas Observer · Jun 2, 2021

In Travis County, Black Children More Likely to be Taken from Parents

Advocates are working to show how policing influences racial disparities in the child welfare system in Austin and statewide.

Texas Observer · Jun 1, 2021

The Next Trans Griot

After the death of Monica Roberts, TransGriot's founder, the people she empowered grieve and begin to chart a new era.

Texas Observer · May 31, 2021

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Texas Observer · May 28, 2021

The Lege This Week: Bitterness and Brinkmanship

Amid the theatrics that consumed the final full week of session, lawmakers still haven’t finalized much of their already-lackluster winter storm response.

Texas Observer · May 27, 2021

Texas Educators Worry Bill Limiting the Teaching of Current Events and Historic Racism Would “Whitewash History”

Texas educators say they’re concerned the "critical race theory" bill will prevent open conversations about what’s happening in the world.

Texas Observer · May 26, 2021

The Western’s Long Glorification of Oppression

The Western, a quintessentially American, and Texan, film genre, has mistold Texas history since its beginnings.

Texas Observer · May 25, 2021

As Homeless Camping Drama Rages, Protestors Camp Outside Austin City Hall

As Austin struggles to proceed, legislators are working to make sure no Texas city can ever try to decriminalize homeless camping again.

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Texas Observer · May 24, 2021

How the Alabama-Coushatta Use Fire to Save the Longleaf Pine

In an ecosystem that needs fire to flourish, the actions of the Alabama-Coushatta could decide the future of the longleaf pine.

Texas Observer · May 21, 2021

The Lege This Week: Behind Closed Doors

With the end of session near, Texas lawmakers descend into the backrooms of the Capitol to hash out hugely consequential legislation.

Texas Observer · May 20, 2021

Fighting Anti-Trans Legislation Takes a Toll on Texas Kids and Families

A record-breaking wave of anti-trans bills have been introduced by state legislatures across the country this year.

Texas Observer · May 19, 2021

Yet Again, Texas Lawmakers Face Crisis Conditions in Texas Prisons

Texas lawmakers are confronted with a bleak picture of life inside Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities every two years.

Texas Observer · May 18, 2021

Texas Labor Organizer Montserrat Garibay Goes to Washington

As a Latina immigrant, Montserrat Garibay broke barriers in the Texas labor movement. Now she enters the national stage.

Texas Observer · May 17, 2021

Texas Republicans Are Trying to Protect Trucking Companies from Lawsuits

Texas counts the highest number of big-rig wrecks in the U.S. and the number of truck fatalities has more than doubled since 2009.

Texas Observer · May 17, 2021

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston’s Botched COVID-19 Precautions

As the art world lavished praise on the Museum of Fine Arts for its bold plans, employees tell a very different story.

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