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Editor’s Letter: Introducing Our July/August 2026 Issue

A note from the editor-in-chief

Texas Observer · Jun 29

Our Most-Read Stories of 2024

Online readership numbers are at least one tool to figure out what the Observer audience really loved.

Texas Observer · Dec 26, 2024

Suspect Responsible for Illegal Geese Hunting in Springfield Revealed to be White Man 'Riding a Lawnmower'

Golf course employee Brian Comer admitted to shooting the geese, but said he did so because he thought the course had a nuisance permit.

Latin Times · Oct 3, 2024

Armed left and rightwing protesters face off at ‘drag brunch’ in Texas

Standoff outside restaurant in Roanoke filmed by investigative reporter, and comes amid rising tensions in US society

The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2022

Conservatives furious as armed men turn up to protect drag performers at Texas brunch event

Protesters who answered anti-trans activist’s call were stunned by display of support for drag event

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

8 new crackdowns on academic freedom

The right is pushing an aggressive attack on schools — but teachers and students are pushing back

Salon · Aug 27, 2022