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Texas’ First Black Woman Poet Laureate Spreads Poems of Praise

In tough times, Amanda Johnston is creating a community of gratitude with contributions from poets all across the state.

Texas Observer · Apr 7, 2025

MotoGP regulations set for review after “unprecedented” Austin drama

MotoGP’s race direction has given Autosport an in-depth analysis of the chaos that unfolded on the Grand Prix of the Americas starting grid in unstable weather conditions.

Autosport · Apr 7, 2025

Texas Republicans take aim at public transit in two major cities

The Texas Legislature is considering bills that transit officials warn could hamper public transportation in the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth regions.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 7, 2025

The Dan Patrick Show: How to build an audience — and political power

In an interview, the lieutenant governor talks about his recent pop-up investigations and how he uses storytelling to make a political point.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 3, 2025

Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state board by Texas Senate

One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law-enforcement board.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 2, 2025

Carlton Carl, 1945-2025

Carlton was a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history buff, and more. He was a staunch supporter of his family and community, of organizations including the Observer, and of the town of Martindale.

Texas Observer · Apr 1, 2025

Watch In Agony as a BMW M5 Safety Car Crashes

The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, served as an eventful third round of the 2025 MotoGP season. Polesitter Marc Marquez made an unexpected last-minute decision, abandoning his wet-spec bike on the grid and sprinting to the pit lane to hop onto his dry-spec bike. His sudden move triggered…

Motor1 · Mar 31, 2025

Safety concerns prompted red flag in Americas GP

The controversial red flag ahead of the Americas MotoGP race was thrown for safety reasons, which prompted the complete restart.After rain fell shortly before the race start, the red flag shown by race direction just before the warm-up lap, moments after polesitter Marc Marquez abandoned his bike on the grid…

Autosport · Mar 31, 2025

MotoGP race director validates the chaos caused by Marc Marquez in Austin

Márquez's chaotic pit lane switch in Austin sparks controversy, Race Direction validates strategy, penalizing riders who chose correct tires.

Motorsport · Mar 31, 2025

"The best AI isn’t the main event", what we learned about AI from SXSW

The headline act at Austin's festival was AI, of course.

Creative Bloq · Mar 30, 2025