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Here's the List of Texas' Banned Books

Here's the List of Texas' Banned Books

After Punishing Primaries, Key Runoffs Could Tilt Texas Legislature Further Right

After Punishing Primaries, Key Runoffs Could Tilt Texas Legislature Further Right

Did Greg Abbott's Fight for School Vouchers Get Easier on Election Night?

By Jacob Vaughn
Mar 11, 2024

Many of Gov. Greg Abbott's school voucher pushers won their elections last Tuesday. However, some say school vouchers weren't at the top of voters' minds.
Candidate Questionnaire: Sen. Nathan Johnson and Rep. Victoria Neave Criado for Senate District 16

By Kelly Dearmore
Mar 4, 2024

The race for Texas Senate District 16 is intriguing, mainly because there isn't a Republican running. Primary Day will be Election Day for either Johnson or Neave Criado.
The ‘R’ stands for ‘Revenge’: What Republicans’ Civil War Means for the Future of Texas

By Tyler Hicks
Mar 4, 2024

Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott have led the charge for much of the recent Republican-on-Republican battling. History suggests it could negatively impact the GOP.
State Rep. Julie Johnson Is Closing in on U.S. Congress

By Simone Carter
Feb 27, 2024

“It would be pretty hard to find a fiercer champion for the people,” said Beto O'Rourke of the Farmers Branch Democrat.
Mass Shootings in Texas Shaped the Democratic Primaries. What Happens Now?

By Tyler Hicks
Feb 19, 2024

Democratic candidates in North Texas already face uphill battles against Republican opponents, but that becomes even more so when looking to change gun laws.
Texas Politicians Really Can't Figure Out How To Solve Border Crisis

By Simone Carter
Feb 9, 2024

“I have a very clear message for anyone using the southern border for staged political events: Don’t come to Arizona. Take your political theater to Texas,” said U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
'Texit' Lovers May Not Realize They'd No Longer Get Paid Social Security in National Divorce

By Simone Carter
Feb 6, 2024

"[T]he Civil War and the 1869 Supreme Court case Texas v. White settled the question pretty clearly: states cannot secede without congressional approval," said Dr. Mark Hand, assistant professor of political science.
Hey Dallas: Are You Registered To Vote in the Primary? Here's What You Should Know.

By Simone Carter
Feb 2, 2024

The Texas primary election is on March 5, but the last day to register to vote in it is right around the corner.
Texas Border Standoff With Feds Intensifies as Potential for 'Tragedy' Looms

By Simone Carter
Jan 29, 2024

Republican politicians from the Lone Star State are seemingly salivating over the idea of a possible conflict with the federal government.
Dallas May Push for Casino Gambling With the State Legislature

By Jacob Vaughn
Jan 24, 2024

If casino gambling is in the cards for Texas, some City Council members say Dallas needs to prepare for it.
Voting Rights Advocates Decry Program That Cost 600,000 Texans Their Driver's Licenses

By Simone Carter
Jan 23, 2024

“Your economic status should not and does not affect your ability to vote,” said Miguel Rivera of the Texas Civil Rights Project.
The Broke Get Broker: Texas Declines To Raise Minimum Wage

By Simone Carter
Jan 22, 2024

Twenty-two states decided to boost the minimum wage as of Jan. 1. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that Texas is not one of them.
Readers Rejoice: Texas Book-Ban Law Found 'Unconstitutional' by Appeals Court

By Simone Carter
Jan 19, 2024

Frisco state Rep. Jared Patterson, author of the READER Act, is asking the state's attorney general to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Hey, Texas Voters: Here's a Breakdown of Open Seats in the 2024 Elections

By Simone Carter
Jan 8, 2024

Not sure which political seats will be up for grabs this year? Don't worry, Dallas voters: We've got you covered.
Dallas Migrant Shelters 'Over Capacity' as Winter Looms

By Simone Carter
Jan 4, 2024

Gov. Greg Abbott boasted in a recent email that Texas has bused more than 92,600 migrants to liberal-led cities nationwide since 2022.
Ken Paxton's Shakedown of Seattle Hospital Warning of 'Tyranny,' Critics Say

By Simone Carter
Dec 29, 2023

The attorney general had demanded records of transgender Texas patients receiving gender-affirming care in Washington, according to court documents.
WWJD? Texas Republicans Didn't Back Down in the War on Christmas During Christmas

By Simone Carter
Dec 28, 2023

After the Houston Chronicle's editorial board likened Mary and Joseph to refugees, Gov. Greg Abbott accused the newspaper of doing the "Devil's work."
Mark Cuban's Big Wager on Gambling in Texas Faces Long Odds in the Texas Senate

By Richie Whitt
Dec 28, 2023

Can the Mavs new Las Vegas owners' deep pockets overcome conservative Texas senators' opposition to gambling?
Haters Gonna Hate: The Observer's Mean Reader Emails of 2023

By Simone Carter
Dec 27, 2023

This year, the Observer received a message or two from disgruntled readers. Here are some of the cream of the crop.
Here's Why the 'Texit' Secession Movement Is Celebrating This Month

By Simone Carter
Dec 21, 2023

“We're ready to go out there and start having this conversation in a much bigger way,” said Daniel Miller, president of the Texas Nationalist Movement.

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