BIZARRE: 44 | Mind Blowing Facts

Dredging Plans for Massive Superfund Site on Hold

The Army Corps has withdrawn its approval for an expansion of the Matagorda Ship Channel that could disturb a mercury-laden waste site.

Texas Observer · Dec 21, 2022

The War on Christmas Drag Shows

GOP endorsed anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric inspired armed fascist groups to harass queer events, spurring a diverse, celebratory community response.

Texas Observer · Dec 21, 2022

Former Top Lawmaker on Grid Reforms Becomes Power Company Lobbyist

The ex-chair of a powerful Texas House committee claims he’s found a way around an untested revolving door law

Texas Observer · Dec 20, 2022

How To Prevent the Next Water Crisis

Amid droughts, climate change and development, Todd Votteler has ideas for how Texas can prevent future conflict over resources.

Texas Observer · Dec 13, 2022

Texas Democrats After Beto

Joaquin Castro? Colin Allred? Lina Hidalgo? Clay Jenkins? Can anyone gain a political foothold in the GOP-controlled Lone Star State?

Texas Observer · Dec 13, 2022

Trey Martinez Fischer Will Helm the Democratic Opposition

The San Antonio political pugilist explains how he'll lead the state House Democratic caucus in yet another bleak year.

Texas Observer · Dec 12, 2022

Poem: Steady the World

A poem by the late Monty Jones, who lived in Austin, TX, with a memorial message from his friend Fleet Lentz.

Texas Observer · Dec 9, 2022

Tense Runoff Election Pits Old Austin Versus New

The housing crisis and the climate crisis have shaped mayoral and city council elections in Texas’ fast-growing capital city.

Texas Observer · Dec 9, 2022

A Subdivision for Stargazers: Limpia Crossing Residents Look Aloft

In this tiny subdivision in the Davis Mountains near McDonald Observatory, dark skies are a precious resource.

Texas Observer · Dec 8, 2022

Unions Fight to Make Good Jobs Out of Texas’ Solar Boom

Labor organizers are fighting to ensure workers are skilled tradespeople.

Texas Observer · Dec 8, 2022