State labor investigators struggle to process more and more paycheck complaints, with millions of dollars in workers’ pay at ...

The United States doesn’t produce the minerals and metals needed for renewable energy, microchips, or military technology.

Douglas Menjivar is a survivor and activist. He’s also married to a U.S. citizen, but he was caught up in the president’s ...

All of the Texas Observer’s articles are available for free syndication for news sources under the following conditions: ...

Congressman Marc Veasey arrived at an ICE facility Monday in his latest attempt to follow up on the Observer's reporting.

The five-term Austin state representative will wage an underdog campaign to deny the powerful Texas governor an unprecedented ...

As the healthcare workers approach the small collection of makeshift shelters along the train tracks that cut through the ...

The Satanic Panic ruined reputations and led to years of mistrust. Today’s Rainbow Panic risks dehumanizing our neighbors and ...

An Austin literary shop has branched out into loud concerts, cementing a place in the city’s DIY music scene. Photos, ...

May 28 Update: James Montoya beat out Alma Trejo in a close runoff contest for the Democratic nomination for El Paso District Attorney. Montoya will face incumbent Republican Bill Hicks in the general ...

Matthew Johnson was convicted of the 2012 murder of Nancy Harris in Dallas County.

And what Prop Q could mean for the future of local governments in Texas ...