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In the Rio Grande Valley, the Red Wave Makes Landfall

Perhaps it’s just Trump. Or perhaps Texas Democrats are doomed.

Texas Observer · Nov 6, 2024

GOP Claws Back Dem Judicial Seats with Big Money and Big Red Wave

The Judicial Fairness PAC pumped millions of dollars into an effort laser-focused on ousting Dems from appellate courts from Houston to Dallas.

Texas Observer · Nov 6, 2024

‘No Trust, No Bond’: Houston School Bond Fails amid State Takeover Backlash

“In my 33 years as an educator, I’ve never known teachers to come out against a bond. I’ve never seen so much community involvement and participation, mainly because we do not trust Mike Miles.”

Texas Observer · Nov 6, 2024

A Real Race or a Red Redux?

In Cruz v. Allred, a few tantalizing polls have Democrats hopeful (again) despite little evidence suggesting an upset is on the way.

Texas Observer · Oct 29, 2024

In the Rio Grande Valley, a Humbled GOP Battles with Democrats for the Center

Trumpian Republicans run left on abortion, border Dems sound more like national politicians, and both ignore crucial grassroots issues.

Texas Observer · Oct 28, 2024

A Cuban Journalist Adjusts to Service-Sector Precarity in North Texas

My life as an immigrant is summarized as paying for a car to go to work and working to pay for that car.

Texas Observer · Oct 25, 2024

In Texas, a Crisis of Inaction Without Consequence

In the face of our leaders’ blatant disregard, short-lived outrage is not enough. It’s time for everyday Texans to take back their power.

Texas Observer · Oct 24, 2024

In San Antonio, House Races Could Determine Future of Public Ed and Vouchers

Abbott-induced financial crises in public school districts are at the center of key legislative elections in Bexar County and beyond.

Texas Observer · Oct 23, 2024

Border 911: The Misinformation Network Profiting Off the ‘Invasion’ Narrative

Dark money and charity organizations led by former intelligence officers and ex-feds have been spreading propaganda and laying the groundwork for presidential election challenges.

Texas Observer · Oct 22, 2024

How Mass Deportations Would ‘Devastate’ Texas

The Lone Star State is home to millions of undocumented residents and members of mixed-status families critical to the state’s economic success, yet Texas leaders are cheering on Trump anyway.

Texas Observer · Oct 21, 2024