A new book from late author Richard Parker brims with El Paso pride, teasing out the small stuff that makes the city unique.

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Editor’s Note: Author Richard Parker died early last month, after this review was published in print and days after ...

Dems could do little but sound the alarm on vouchers—and warn the $7.7-billion school-finance package is still not enough.

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More than 50 years later, some Houston families still wait for confirmation that their sons and brothers were among the ...

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Operation Lone Star has turbocharged DPS’ surveillance capabilities. Lawmakers say they want to prevent Texas from becoming a ...

In response to the Observer’s reporting, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey demanded answers he has yet to fully receive—while ICE refuses ...

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

Carlton was a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history ...

Joelle DiPaolo is the Observer’s legislative intern covering the 2025 session. She is currently a senior journalism major at ...